Karkala: CONTENT OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY

CONTENT OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY : The Karkala Town Municipal Council, Govt.of.Karnataka. Designed and Developed by : Karnataka Municipal Data Society, Govt.of.Karnataka. Karkala is one of the quieter towns of western Karnataka. But it is also home to some of the most impressive sites from medieval history! There are many architectural marvels belonging to Hinduism, Christianity and Jainism. Karkala is definitely worth exploring if you’ve been looking to visit an offbeat place in 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 ... Karkala KonnectHistory and Origin Karkala has its history from the earliest 10th century; the time ancient Kings ruled over here and then came the Jains who ruled there for about 300 years, due to this reason this place is also known as Jain Thirtha. The landscape is surrounded by thick green forests, black rocks, roofed houses with wells, and lots more. Original Identity If there is one thing that symbolises the sunny and serene town of Karkala in Udupi district, it is the black stone. It ...