Things to do in Ankola, Karnataka

Ankola is a town municipal council and taluka in the Uttara Kannada district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is approximately 33 km from district headquarters Karwar.

6 places to visit in and around Ankola, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple, Aversa
Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple,, or the Aversa Hindu Narayani is a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Aversa near Ankola, in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
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Lakshmi Narayan Mahamaya Devasthan
Lakshmi Narayan Mahamaya Devasthan is a notable Hindu temple located in Hanumatta, Ankola, in the state of Karnataka. Until the late 16th century CE, the temple was originally situated in the Nagve area of Salcete taluka in Goa.
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Belambar beach
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Honey Beach Honnebail
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Gangavali beach
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Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna · in Gokarna
The Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna is a 4th-century-CE Hindu temple in Gokarna, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka state, India, built in the classical Dravidian architectural style. The temple faces the Gokarna beach on the Arabian Sea.
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Best time to visit Ankola

Best weather: Nov–Feb.

Jan26°CPleasant, Best months
Feb27°CPleasant, Best months
Mar29°CHot
Apr30°CHot
May30°CHot
Jun28°CRainy
Jul27°CRainy
Aug27°CRainy
Sep27°CRainy
Oct27°CRainy
Nov27°CPleasant, Best months
Dec26°CPleasant, Best months

PleasantHotRainyBest months

Every month: temperature and rain

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	26°C	0 mm
Feb	Pleasant	27°C	3 mm
Mar	Hot	29°C	12 mm
Apr	Hot	30°C	27 mm
May	Hot	30°C	109 mm
Jun	Rainy	28°C	705 mm
Jul	Rainy	27°C	812 mm
Aug	Rainy	27°C	617 mm
Sep	Rainy	27°C	345 mm
Oct	Rainy	27°C	192 mm
Nov	Pleasant	27°C	45 mm
Dec	Pleasant	26°C	6 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (16 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Ankola

Nearest railway station: Ankola (ANKL), 4 km away.
Nearest airport: Dabolim Airport (GOI), 94 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Ankola costs

Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Ankola is not included.

Compare Ankola with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see
Ankola	–	Nov–Feb	6
Karwar	25 km	Oct–Mar	6
Kumta	29 km	Nov–Feb	10
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary	36 km	Oct–Mar	8

Distances in a straight line from Ankola; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Ankola?

The best known are Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple, Aversa, Lakshmi Narayan Mahamaya Devasthan, Belambar beach, Honey Beach Honnebail, Gangavali beach.

When is the best time to visit Ankola?

Best weather: Nov–Feb.

How do I reach Ankola?

Nearest railway station: Ankola (ANKL), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Dabolim Airport (GOI), 94 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Ankola cost?

Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Ankola is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.