Karkala has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is also a pilgrimage destination situated in the state of Karnataka. It is a small town and has a rich historical past, which dates back to 10th century. Bhadrakali Mata Temple, Brahmani Temple and Gurudwara Shree Kabootar Sahib are the major tourist attraction of the town and this makes it a pilgrimage destination. The town being a World Heritage Site, there are many historical monuments built in the ancient time and this as well magnetizes a lot of tourists from all over the globe.