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About Bhatkal Tourism
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.
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