Kumta is a town and taluk in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India.

The city of Kumta is located on the Arabian Sea coast in the district of North Kannada in the state of Karnataka.

To the north of city, the major Aghanashini river joins the Arabian Sea on her way rendering stunning scenery.

The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) is the state run bus service in Kumta.

[citation needed] Kumta station is served by the Netravati Express train run by Konkan Railways.