Published 20:06 IST, March 9th 2020

The Konkan belt in Karnataka is just too beautiful to miss; here is where you can visit

Konkan Belt which stars from Maharashtra ends up in Karnataka. Here are places to visit in Konkon district which includes many beaches and temples. Read on

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720 km Konkan Coast is one of most beautiful coastlines of India which includes coastal districts of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. It is flanked by Arabian Sea in west and Western Ghats on its east. name Konkan arrived from Sanskrit word which translates as corner of Earth. Here is a list of places to visit and things to do on Konkon belt.

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Chikmagalur

A small town in Karnataka, Chikmagalur is famous for being a gateway for busy city folks. Taking a walk in coffee plantations is an all-time favourite pastime of traveller visiting town. Some of or attractions near town are Mullayanagiri Trek, Kudermukh National Park, Kalhatti Falls, and Ayyanakere Lake.

Horanu

Located in picturesque surrounding of Western Ghats of Karnataka, Hornu is a place of enchanting natural landscape. place is known for Annapoorneshwari Temple and Kalaseeshwara Temple. place also has picnic spot Ambuthirtha which is also known for its scenic bliss.

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Udupi

Udupi is also known as temple city and is often frequented by pilgrims. place has some sere beaches, islands, and or attractions. best time to visit place is monsoons and winters. place also offers a lot of attractions like Malpe Beach, Kaup Beach, Jumi Islands, Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, and Udupi Ananshwara Temple.

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Murudeswar

Murudeswar has world’s second tallest statue of Lord Shiva. Located near Arabian Sea this town has plenty of places to offer for traveller. One of most famous and known places is Murudeswar Temple which is located on hill of Kanduka Giri. temple is surrounded by sea on all three sides and has a statue of Shiva standing high at 123 feet above sea level.

Karwar

port town of Karwar, situated 519 km northwest of Bangalore, lies on banks of Kalindi River on a thin strip of tropical sand that is bound by Western Ghats on its east and surrounded by Arabian Sea on west. Many of tourist attractions are Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat, River Kalindi, Karwar Harbor. Apart from this, one of biggest cultural events in Karwar is Karavali Utsav which takes place near Rabindranath Tagore Beach.

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20:06 IST, March 9th 2020