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Arkalgūd

Karnataka, India · Asia

About Arkalgūd

Arkalgūd sits on the route: 15 minutes from Gorūr, 55km from Coorg (Kodagu).

Arkalgūd is a town located in Karnataka, India. With a population of 16,810, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Arkalgūd sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arkalgūd to your route.

About Arkalgūd

Adkalgud is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Devadurga taluk of Paschim CHAMPARAN.

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Arkalgūd offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Arkalgūd located?

Arkalgūd is located in Karnataka, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.7617 latitude, 76.0603 longitude.

What is the population of Arkalgūd?

Arkalgūd has a population of approximately 16,810 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
16,810
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Karnataka
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.7617, 76.0603

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Arkalgūd

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Chennakeshava Temple, Belur

A Hoysala temple on the Yagachi River, built over three generations from 1117 CE, famous for its 42 madanika bracket figures and lathe-turned stone pillars. Still an active place of worship.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu

A 12th-century Hoysala temple in soapstone, its exterior wrapped in continuous friezes of elephants, horsemen and mythological scenes carved in extraordinarily fine relief.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Coorg (Kodagu)

The Scotland of India, a misty hill district carpeted with coffee and spice plantations nestled in the Western Ghats.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Arkalgūd

  • 55 kmCoorg (Kodagu)The Scotland of India, a misty hill district carpeted with coffee and spice plantations nestled in the Western Ghats.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arkalgūd.

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🇮🇳 India

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Somvārpet

🇮🇳 India

29 km awayPop. 7,227

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