Kambala – The buffalo race
Kambala race is annual buffalo race held in costal Karnataka every year. While most of these race falls in Avibhajitha Dakshina Kannada (Mangalore and Udupi), there are one or two race that happens in Kerala too.
Buffaloes are raced in pair, held together with ploughs and ropes. These buffaloes are grown with the intention of racing. Supreme court of India has specified regulations, so that these buffaloes are unharmed.
Kambala race has been the center of attraction for photographers and tourists, on their visit to Mangalore or Udupi. Here Travebrate has listed out the upcoming Kambala events in Dakshina Kannada for the year of 2022 and 2023.
Kambala Dates
| Date | Location |
| 13 December, 2022 | Shirva, Udupi |
| 26 November, 2022 | Kakyapadavu, Bantwala, Mangalore |
| 3 December, 2022 | Venur, Karkala, Udupi |
| 10 December, 2022 | Baaradi beedu, Karkala, Udupi |
| 17 December, 2022 | Hokkadigoli, near Venoor, Mangalore |
| 18 December, 2022 | Ballamanja, Belthangady |
| 24 December, 2022 | Moodubidire, Mangalore |
| 31 December, 2022 | Mulki Arasu, Mangalore |
| 7 January, 2023 | Miyaru, Karkala, Udupi |
| 15 January, 2023 | Adve Nandikooru, Padubidri, Udupi |
| 22 January, 2023 | Mangalore Bangrakooluru |
| 28 January, 2023 | Aikala, Kinnigoli, Mangalore |
| 4 February, 2023 | Putturu, Mangalore |
| 11 February, 2023 | Vamanjoor, Mangalore |
| 18 February, 2023 | Jeppu(Jeppina Mogaru), Mangalore |
| 25 February, 2023 | Katapadi, Udupi |
| 4 March, 2023 | Navoor, Puttur, Mangalore |
| 11 March, 2023 | Uppinangadi, Mangalore |
| 18 March, 2023 | Bangadi, Belthangady, Mangalore |
| 25 March, 2023 | Paivalike, Kasaragod, Kerala |
| 1 April, 2023 | Suratkal, Mangalore |
| 8 April, 2023 | Panapila, Mangalore (Near Karkala) |
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Where is Kambala happening this year? https://travebrate.com/where-is-kambala-happening-this-year/
Can share the exact location and tickets or any more info. So i can plan correctly
Hello, We have sent an email to your personal id. Kindly refer the same.
Sir, which is the popular Kambala ( in January/ February 2023 )
How long are these events and what time do they start ?
Events will run through out the day usually from 9-6, and competition would run under many categories.
Hi Can you please share the details of Kambala for 4th, 11th and 18th March with all the address on nitin.mulky@gmail.com. Thanks
We have responded Nitin.