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Major city · India

Ankola

Ankola is a half-day stop on the Konkan coast: see the Lakshminarayana Mahamaya Temple, eat ishaad mangoes in season, then move on to Gokarna or Karwar.

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Ankola is a small temple town in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, on National Highway 17 between Goa and Udupi. It is known for the Lakshminarayana Mahamaya Temple, local mangoes (ishaad) and nearby beaches like Belikeri. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Gokarna and Karwar, or as a base to explore the surrounding coast.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
Airports
GOI · IXE
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Ankola: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ankola100 ▾
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • All emergencies112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ankola, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Lakshminarayana Mahamaya TempleIshaad mangoesBelikeri BeachKonkan railway station
Airports
GOI Dabolim Airport (Goa) (About 140 km (87 mi) north; bus or taxi via NH 66, about 3 h) · IXE Mangalore International Airport (About 150 km (93 mi) south; bus or train, about 3 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F) low), wettest Jul (25 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ankola: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

1 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

1 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

2 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

4 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

22 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

23°C (73°F)

25 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

23°C (73°F)

23 rd

Sep

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

16 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

10 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

4 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Ankola is walkable. For beaches and nearby villages, hire an auto-rickshaw or taxi from the bus stand. Buses run along NH 66 to Gokarna, Karwar and Kumta.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Gokarnago

Door to door: 30–45 min

Bus or taxi south on NH 66, about 30 min

Temple town and beaches; combine with Ankola for a half-day.

Karwargo

Door to door: 45 min–1 h

Bus or taxi north on NH 66, about 45 min

Coastal town with a fort and beach.

Murdeshwargo

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Bus or taxi south on NH 66, about 1 h

Giant Shiva statue and temple on the coast.

Dandelicaution

Door to door: 2–2.5 h

Taxi or bus via Yellapur, about 2 h

River rafting and wildlife; better as an overnight.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Town centre

Near the bus stand and temple; basic lodges and guesthouses.

Belikeri Beach area

A few resorts and homestays, quieter than town.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
High
₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Ankola is a safe small town. Standard precautions apply: avoid isolated beaches after dark, keep valuables out of sight, and watch for traffic on NH 66.
  • Monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and rough seas; many beach shacks close.
  • ATMs are limited; carry enough cash for meals and transport.
  • Ishaad mango season is April–June; outside that, the fruit is not available.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101
All emergencies
112

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My bed tonight

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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗಿTake me to this address

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • All emergencies112

Embassy

Most embassies are in New Delhi; consulates in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Check /india/visa-requirements for details.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Ankola → Gokarna: about ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
  • Taxi Ankola → Belikeri Beach: about ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4), 10 min (check)
  • Auto-rickshaw town centre → bus stand: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check)

Say or show

  • ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much? (eshtu)
  • ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the bus stand? (bas nildana ellide)
  • ನಾನು … ಗೆ ಹೋಗಬೇಕು — I want to go to… (naanu … ge hogabeku)
  • ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavādagaḷu)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ankola. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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