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Kumta
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Beach | city
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 24 kilometers from Gokarna
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 Night 2 Days
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Kumta is a beautiful town of Gokarna tourism, that is situated amid the excellent wonders of nature, Kumta is considered as one of the most attractive places of the Karnataka state. This town lies on the coastline of the Arabian sea. Kumta is one of the best places to visit in Gokarna that offers fascinating black rocks, beautiful beaches, sprawling greenery, and religious temples. This town is all about solitude and unwinding. In Kumta town, you will visit three types of forest in the region that include mixed forest, tropical evergreen forest, and tropical mixed forest. 

Situated in Gokarna Karnataka, Kumta is a famous town that belongs to the Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. The weather remains excellent throughout the year in Kumta town. The town is decorated with some beautiful beaches such as Kumta beach, Baada beach, Dhareshwar beach etc. that create an extraordinary ambiance around the ancient temples of this town. So, must visit the Kumta town to get the excellent experience of the perfect blend of nature, divinity, and culture. This place not only will help you to embrace nature but also it will help you to embrace spirituality. To get this fantastic experience, you must include Kumta to your Gokarna tour package

There are a lot of places in Kumta that you should visit must. Mirjan Fort, Yana, Mahalasa Temple, Dhareshwar, Venkatraman Temple, etc. are the famous places of Kumta that you should visit. As Gokarna town is renowned for the Gokarna beach, Kumta is also famous for some beaches that include Om beach, Alvekodi beach, etc. For adventure lovers also this town is favorite as they can partake in rock climbing here in Kumta. For getting such an adventurous experience, you can go to Yana that has massive rock formations and some excellent trekking trails.

Among tourists, Kumta is also famous for another reason, and that is shopping. Kumta town is well known for its coconut, betel nuts, and cashew nuts. Handicrafts are also quite famous in this town. Tourists can buy these handicrafts from Mahalasa. If you want to buy cashew nuts in Kumta, then go for a Sahyadri cashew that is one of the most renowned brands of cashew nuts in Kumta. 

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