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
Date | Location |
18 November, 2023 | Kakyapadavu, Bantwala, Mangalore |
25 November, 2023 | Palace Grounds, Bengaluru |
2 December, 2023 | Moodubidire, Mangalore |
9 December, 2023 | Baaradi beedu, Karkala, Udupi |
17 December, 2023 | Naringana , Bantwala(Near Deralakatte) |
24 December, 2023 | Mulki Arasu, Mangalore |
30 December, 2023 | Mangalore Bangrakooluru |
6 January, 2024 | Miyaru, Karkala, Udupi |
7 January, 2024 | Ballamanja |
13 January, 2024 | Hokkadigoli, near Venoor, Mangalore |
20 January, 2024 | Adve Nandikooru, Padubidri, Udupi |
27 January, 2024 | Putturu, Mangalore |
3 February, 2024 | Aikala, Kinnigoli, Mangalore |
10 February, 2024 | Jeppu(Jeppina Mogaru), Mangalore |
17 February, 2024 | Vamanjoor, Mangalore |
24 February, 2024 | Katapadi, Udupi |
2 March, 2024 | Bantwala, Mangalore |
9 March, 2024 | Bangadi, Belthangady, Mangalore |
16 March, 2024 | Venur, Karkala, Udupi |
23 March, 2024 | Uppinangadi, Mangalore |
30 March, 2024 | Panapila, Mangalore (Near Karkala) |
6 April, 2024 | Balkunje, Mangalore |
13 April, 2024 | Gurupura, Mangalore |
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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
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Sir need to stall registration at gurupura how to contact
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Hello, even I would like to know what fact venue and ticket information please
Hi Milind, We have shared details. Please check your email.
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
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Kindly share the timing and exact location of the Paivalike Kambala on the 25th March 2023. Thank you
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Hi can you please help and share the details about kambala festival in 23rd dec and 6th jan. And its locations.
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Could you share the exact location details of where Kambala is happening in Surathkal and Panapila
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Hi Can You Please Share The Details Of Kambala For 8th April With All The Address On andyjadhav@gmail.com Thanks
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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?
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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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