Kavalakki is a village
located in the Uttar Kannada district, Karnataka. It is a part of Honavar taluk
and is one of the northern most destinations of Karnataka. The town of Honavar
is 4 km away from Kavalakki. Due to its proximity to the Arabian Sea, Kavalakki
experiences hot and humid temperatures.
Places to Stay
There are many budget
hotels near Kavalakki which provide good accommodation. Some of them are
Kamat Executive Inn
(Tariff – Rs. 700), Pramila Paradise (Tariff – Rs. 700), Hotel Shivnagar
(Tariff – Rs. 600) and Hotel Pandurang International, Kumta (Tariff – Rs. 600).
Language
The official language
of Kavalakki is Kannada. Konkani and Marathi are other languages spoken in
Kavalakki.
Events
Important festivals
celebrated in Kavalakki are Kannada Rajhotsava (November 1st)
Diwali, (October-November), Ganesha Chaturthi (September-October), Navratri
(September-November), Holi (February-March), and Ramzan.
Places of Interest
There are several
places of tourist interest near Kavalakki. Some of them are Colonel Hill (7 km
away from Kavalakki bus stop), Kasarkod Beach (10 km away), Apsarakonda Falls
(14 km away) and Basavaraja Durga Island (19 km away).
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport to
Kavalakki is Mangalore International Airport. It is about 180 km away from Kavalakki
bus stop.
Rail:
Honnavar railway
station is the nearest railhead to Kavalakki. It is 12 km away from the bus
stop. Honnavar is well connected to Pune, Ernakulam, Bangalore, Mumbai,
Mangalore, Goa and Tirunelveli.
Bus:
There are daily buses available to Kavalakki from Honnavar, Bangalore
and Tumkur. Some of the best operators
who offer good experience to passengers include Sri Durgamba Travels.
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