Tourist Places in Karnataka Karkala "The town of Black Stones" Karkala is a quaint town in the Udupi district of Karnataka. With great historical significance, it is blessed with several ancient temples and Jain Basadis. Deriving its name from the word 'Karikal' meaning 'black stone' it has an abundance of black granite in the area. The town also serves as an important religious centre for Jains and Hindus and has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Changing hand of power several times, it was the Pandya Kings who ruled the town for more than 300 years. Today, the town of Karkala is immersed in a unique and rich culture of various folk arts such as Yakshagana, a night-long dance and drama performances. International Travel Service in Vijay Nagar | International Service in Indore | Domestic Tour Service in Indore | Domestic Tour Planner in Indore | Domestic Travel Agents in Indore | Domestic Tour Operator in Vijay Nagar | Singapore VISA Service in Indore | Singapore VISA Service in Vijay Nagar | Malaysia VISA Service in Indore | Malaysia VISA Service in Vijay Nagar | Thailand VISA Service in Indore | Thailand VISA Service in Vijay Nagar | Dubai VISA Service in Indore | Dubai VISA Service in Vijay Nagar | UAE VISA Service in Indore | UAE VISA Service in Vijay Nagar | USA VISA Service in Indore | USA VISA Service in Vijay Nagar | Russia VISA Service in Indore | Russia VISA Service in Vijay Nagar | Europe VISA Service in Indore |