Uppin Ganapati, also known as Vinayakar Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. During Vijayanagar Empire, the temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva though Ganesha statue was brought from a nearby village. This is a beautifully carved temple near Kumta which is easily accessible from other nearby towns.

The region of this temple experiences the similar climatic condition like other places of Uttara Kannada. The best time to visit Uppin Ganapati is throughout the year.

There are few hotels you can find in Uppin Ganapati where you can taste the best food and local dishes at reasonable price. When you are in Kumta, never miss to visit this temple and book your rooms at Kinara Stay for a comfortable holiday.

Uppin Ganapati is well-connected with good transportation services from various regions of Uttara Kannada. From Kinara Stay, the Uppin Ganapati is just at the distance of 5 km. Kumta is the nearest city from where you will get frequent buses to reach this holy place.