Distance from near by city 3 Kilometers from KarkalaTrip duration (including travel in hours)30 - 60 MinsTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)Travel Tips Carry enough water. Avoid climbing the steps if you have problems. Avoid during rainy seasons as the steps become slippery which is risky at times. The Gomatheshwara temple was in the time of the 15th century. This is a Jain statue that stands 40 feet tall on its hilltop perch. The statue is monolithic. That means the statue is carved out of a single stone or rock. Mangalore tour packages has included this place.
The statue stands tall in a large compound. During this period, Jainism was at its peak in the south Canara region. You can find various stone images Jain Tirthankaras.
The Statue is out of the Granite rock. The statue is also famous as the Gommata. It is the second-largest statue after Shravanabelagola. It is kind of tribute to the Jainism. This specific location holds significant esteem among the places to visit in Mangalore.
Karkala Gomatheshwara steps
There are more or less 500 steps to climb taking into consideration the small steps which are not very problematic to climb. The most triggering part of climbing the steps is that you cannot see the statue until and unless you climb almost up to the end of the steps.
If you are fortunate enough and the weather is pleasant, then climbing up the hill can be fun for you. This place could be one of the best places to visit of you love adventures.
Sunset looks mesmerizing from the place. The view of the setting sun cannot be missed. And this place is also into our Mangalore tour packages.
