Ankola is a Town Municipal Council and a taluka in Uttara Kannada district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The name of the place is derived from a forest shrub Ankola grown on the coastal hill side and worshiped by the Halakki Vokkaligas as a totem. The town is around 33 km (21 mi) from Karwar and 86 km (53 mi) from Sirsi.
Ankola is a small town surrounded by temples, schools, paddy fields and mango groves. It is located on the coast of the Laccadive Sea and has natural beaches. Ankola is known for its native breed of Mango called kari Ishaad as well as its cashews.
