Karkala:

Karkala , located in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India, is known for its rich historical, religious, and cultural heritage. Here are some of the prominent historical places you can visit in Karkala : CONTENT OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY : The Karkala Town Municipal Council, Govt.of.Karnataka. Designed and Developed by : Karnataka Municipal Data Society, Govt.of.Karnataka. See most popular tourist places to visit in Karkala , top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Karkala , find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Karkala , Karnataka Karkala is a Taluk Center in Udupi District . Karkala is about 56 Km from Udupi, Located at the Foothils of the Western Ghat,this town was famous at the pandya city many centuries ago during the Reign of the Jain Kings .over time it was known as "Kariyakallu" from the Charcoal roacks here.Later Kariyakallu became 'Karla' in Tulu and became know as ' Karkala ' in kannada , Karkala has made it's mark as tourist destination with it's 42 feet tall Monolithic Gommateshwara idol, and Chaturmukha ...