below the ground level is very spacious. The water from a height falls into the tank from two points called Ramathirtha and Laxmanthirtha. According to local traditions, Sri Rama, Sita and Laxman had a holy dip in the tank during their exile. Kasarkod beach is a tourist attraction of Honnavar. It is about 2 km from Honnavar, it is about 5 km long and attracts thousands of tourists every day. It is one of the 12 beaches in India which are shortlisted by Environmental Ministry for the prestigious Blue Flag certification. Keppa Jog is a smaller version of Jog Falls. It is situated deep in the hearts of Gerusoppa, which is a hilly village in Honnavar Taluk. Basavaraja Durga is a fortified spot is a 19 hectare island in the Arabian Sea. It is 3 km from the Sharavathi Sea Mouth and can be reached by boat. The fort was constructed during the Vijayanagara rule. In 1690, the Keladi ruler Shivappa Nayak captured it and named it Basavarajadurga in memory of the Keladi Prince Basavaraja. Economy and industry Agriculture and Fishery are the major contributors to the economy of Honavar taluk. There are also a few Roof tile factories in the taluk that are on decline. Cashew nut processing, Beekeeping and Coir processing are the other businesses in the taluk. Towns and villages Honavar taluk consists of the following villages and towns. References External links Honavar Foundation Taluks of Karnataka Geography of Uttara Kannada district