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Area in Karnataka, India
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Barkur or Barkoor is a historical place in Udupi district of Karnataka state, India. Most of the ancient structures at Barkur are in ruins.
By train
Barkur has a railway station on Konkan railway route. The station code of Barkur railway station is BKJ as per Indian Railways.
By plane
Mangalore International Airport (IXE) is the nearest airport to Barkur at the distance of 78 km.
Most of the tourist spots and temples are within two kilometres radius of Barkur fort. They can be covered by walk. However auto-rickshaws are available for those who need to.
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