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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 2023 and 2024.

For the first time in history, Kambala is happening in Bangalore Palace Grounds between November 24 to 26.

Kambala Dates
Kambala dates for year 2023 and 2024 in Mangalore, Udupi and Kasaragod

Kambala Dates

DateLocation
18 November, 2023Kakyapadavu, Bantwala, Mangalore
25 November, 2023Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
2 December, 2023Moodubidire, Mangalore
9 December, 2023Baaradi beedu, Karkala, Udupi
17 December, 2023Naringana , Bantwala(Near Deralakatte)
24 December, 2023Mulki Arasu, Mangalore
30 December, 2023Mangalore Bangrakooluru
6 January, 2024Miyaru, Karkala, Udupi
7 January, 2024Ballamanja
13 January, 2024Hokkadigoli, near Venoor, Mangalore
20 January, 2024Adve Nandikooru, Padubidri, Udupi
27 January, 2024Putturu, Mangalore
3 February, 2024Aikala, Kinnigoli, Mangalore
10 February, 2024Jeppu(Jeppina Mogaru), Mangalore
17 February, 2024Vamanjoor, Mangalore
24 February, 2024Katapadi, Udupi
2 March, 2024Bantwala, Mangalore
9 March, 2024Bangadi, Belthangady, Mangalore
16 March, 2024Venur, Karkala, Udupi
23 March, 2024Uppinangadi, Mangalore
30 March, 2024Panapila, Mangalore (Near Karkala)
6 April, 2024Balkunje, Mangalore
13 April, 2024Gurupura, Mangalore
Kambala Dates for 2023 and 2024

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22 Replies to “Where is Kambala happening this year?”

  1. Sir, which is the popular Kambala ( in January/ February 2023 )
    How long are these events and what time do they start ?

      1. Kindly share the timing and exact location of the Paivalike Kambala on the 25th March 2023. Thank you

        1. Hi can you please help and share the details about kambala festival in 23rd dec and 6th jan. And its locations.

  2. Can I get a good room stays near the kambala place. I am planning to come for November 11th race to gurupura. Where can I stay? Can you recommend any. I want to shoot the kambala. Can I get pre kambala shots also?

  3. Hello!! Could you please share more info on the venue, timings and ticket price of Bangalore Kambala to be held on 25th of November.

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