SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
There is a lot to do in Bhatkal, from spending the day basking in the sun on the unspoiled beautiful beaches, to visiting the elegant mosques, with classical architecture especially Jamia Masjid, Sultani Masjid, Noor Masjid and Khalifa Masjid which date back to a few centuries.
The Kethapayya Narayan temple in Mud Bhatkal is the best example of its rich heritage while the Jain Chandranath Basadi and Parshwanath Jain Basadi on the Main Bazar Road, are ancient structures that have stood the ravages of time.
The beach has an old lighthouse, on a hillock from where you can have a breathtaking view of the sea. The wharf is an interesting place to visit with innumerable colorful boats coming and leaving the port.
Bhatkal is an old port town located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is situated 130 km from Karwar and 145 km from Mangalore, in the midst of the Western Ghats, sharing its boundary with Arabian Sea.
It was the main port during the Vijayanagar kingdom in the 16th century
and is famous for Jain Chandranath Basadi and a temple dating back to
the Vijaynagar kingdom. The temple is worth a visit due to the
intricate classical carvings in Vijayanagar style. A holiday experience
here includes serene blue sea, white sand beaches, medieval monuments
and archeological treasures. |
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