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Bhatkal Beach

'' Bhatkal beach is one of the most beautiful beaches, located near the famous Murudeshwar temple in the Uttara Kannada region. As there are many historic and important temples near the Bhatkal beach, it attracts tourists from across the country, and they mainly come to visit the beach and its nearby temples on pilgrimage. The famous Jog falls is also close by, attracting visitors in droves. Bhatkal has a rather interesting history. It was a part of the Hoysala dynasty but was invaded time and again. Several dynasties including the Vijayanagara Empire, the Saluva rulers as well as the Cholas have left their stamp on the Bhatkal landscape. ''

Bhatkal Beach is located along the Arabian Sea. It was used as a major port in the 16th century during the rule of Vijayanagara Empire. Along with Murudeshwara Fort, this beach is also recognised for two major shrines, Vijayanagara Temple and Jain Chandranath Basadi that had animal pictures carved. It is also known for several medieval shrines situated at a hillock located in the vicinity called Kanduka Giri.