Seasonal Celebration · Karnataka
Kambala (Buffalo Races)
Village tracks across coastal Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi
Photo: Rayabhari, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Coastal Karnataka’s season of buffalo races through waterlogged paddy fields.
Kambala races are held at villages across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi through the winter season, with pairs of buffaloes sprinting through flooded tracks. Each race has its own date; check local announcements.
Planning a visit
- When: Winter season, roughly November to March. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Village tracks across coastal Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, Karnataka.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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