10 Famous attractions of Udupi Tourist Places

Udupi Tourist Places : Udupi has mixture of some nice beaches, lush greenery, the quaint charm of a small town and many temples. 10-Famous-attractions-of-Udupi-Tourist-Places Udupi Sri Krishna temple. 800 years old, established by the Dvaita sage Madhvacharya. There are various Devi temples around Udupi.

They are Shri Janardana and Mahakali Temple, Ambalpady. Shri Mahishamardhini Temple, Venkatarman Temple, Car Street Udupi. You can also visit the birth place of the great Dwaita philosopher, Madhwacharya at Pajaka which is approximately 10 km from Udupi.

Udupi district, which stands as a symbol for temple and cultural tradition, is a small district comprising three taluks. On the west it is bounded by the roaring sea and to its east reclines the dense green Sahyadri mountain ranges. Udupi district in the Karnataka state of India was created in August 1997.

The three northern taluks, Udupi, Kundapura and Karkala, were separated from Dakshina Kannada District. Udupi is famous for Ashta Matha, i.e. eight Matts and Sri Krishna Temple. The administrative headquarters of Udupi district is Udupi.

It had a nascent career as a financial hub till the 60s, with many banks being established here, but most of them got nationalized. The primary languages of Udupi district are the Tulu, Kannada and Konkani.

Malpe beach. Watch the sunset in Malpe beach where you can take fantastic pictures of sunset in the background of St Marys island etc.St. Mary’s island which has rock formations created by a uniquely artistic mixture of volcanic lava flow and sea wave action.

Udupi restaurants serving Udupi cuisine are popular all over India and have found its way into other countries also. Udupi (Udipi) restaurants are typically south Indian vegetarian restaurants. In Mumbai or Hyderabad,Chennai and Bengalooru, Udupi restaurants are famous for tasty vegetarian food and courteous service.

10 Famous attractions of Udupi Tourist Places

Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi Tourist places

Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is situated centrally and it one of the oldest famous Hindu temple in India dedicated to god Krishna. It is surrounding with many several temple known as Udupi Anantheshwara temple.

Paryaya is most enjoyable function and it is held on every 2 years. The festivals like Makara Sankranthi, Ratha Sapthami, Madhva Navami, Hanuman Jayanthi, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Navarathi, Vijaya Dashami, Naraka Chathurdashi, Deepavali,etc. are celebrated very grandly every year.

There are eight mathas are Pejavara, Puttige, Palimaru, Adamaru, Sodhe, Kaniyooru, Shirur and Krishnapura. They do offer lunch (prasadam) every day.

There are small sized shops near the temple and the place is called as Car Street. You can walk around the car street for some quick shopping from all pooja items to some idols, accessories etc.

The morning and evening is much beautiful and the ambience is so divine that you don’t feel like leaving the place.

Malpe beach, Udupi Tourist places

Situated 15 km from Udupi Bus stand, Malpe Beach is the most famous attraaction in Udupi. The Malpe Beach of Udupi is among the top ten bathing beaches in this reson.

Being one of the busiest and most commercial beaches of Udupi, it is also serving many hotels and restaurants.

The Malpe Beach is also known for its water sports activities like parasailing, water surfing,Speed boat, banana ride, jet-skiing etc.

St Mary Island, Udupi Tourist places

The island is formed uniquely with pillared shaped & is well maintained. The beach water is blue and crystal clear. One can experience the richness of it but swimming not allows.

The boat will take 20 min from Malpe beach & allow roaming for 2 hour in the island. This is one of the best places to relax and take picaresque photo.

There are many water sports activity also available on this places such Jet skking, Banana ride, Speed boat etc.

Kapu Beach, Udupi Tourist places

Kapu Light House beach which can reach the service bus stand via NH 66 in 30 minutes (15 km). The sea is very beautiful and clean and the white sand in it makes this place more beautiful.

The view from above the light house is amazing. The main attraction is the lighthouse that you can climb to the top for a breathtaking view of the city and the ocean.

The lighthouse remains open until 5.30 to 6p.m. and provides a 360-degree view. It is a slight climb to the top, and the ladder is quite steep in places, though the view is well about it. The beach is filled with white shelled crabs during the later hours of the evening.

Mattu Beach, Udupi Tourist places

The beach offers breathtaking view and one can feel relaxed with swimming. It is popular for walks, enjoyfull sunset views and picnics.

It is a 30 Kms long beach and 15 kilometers to left is Kaup beach and 15 kms to the right is Padukere beach running all along the beaches of Arabian Sea.

Kodi Beach, Udupi Tourist places

It is one of the less crowded beaches in coastal area situated around 5km from main road. It is best place to have morning and evening walk. It is amazing beach with beautiful view and less crowded for people who love to take quite strides along the beach side.

There is lighthouse here is a key feature to visit this place and enjoy the view. It is a beautiful place to spend some peaceful evening on the beach shores. The sun set and sunrise is so beautiful and can enjoy with family and friends.

Manipal, Udupi Tourist places

Manipal within Udupi city is an important educational and medical centre in Karnataka. Its the second largest city in Coastal Karnataka after Mangalore Udupi City at present has Manipal, Malpe and surrounding areas as its suburbs.

Anigudde Vinayaka Temple, Udupi Tourist places

Kumbhashi is the very first holy place on the north of Udupi located at a distance of 31 Km from Udupi. Kumbhashi is also referred to as ‘Gouthama Kshethra’ or ‘Gajapuri’.

Anegudde Ganapathi Temple and Harihara temple are main attractions of Kumbhashi. The temple has the great historical and famous for Ganesa temple in Khumbasi. It is one the seven muktistalas of Karnataka. These are Udupi, Kollur, Subrahmanya, Kumbasi, Kodeshwara, Sankaranarayana and Gokarna.

Kudlu Fall, Udupi Tourist places

It is surrounded with natural beauty and situated around 55 km from Udupi main city. It’s a place which can give you wonderful feeling of trekking, beautiful scenery of nature along with water falls(rainbow in falling water of waterfall).

Water is literally cold moreover we enjoyed swimming about an hour, but roads are not in good condition. Visitors has to move slowly with driving too with good skills required.

The scenic beauty of the fall will stay in your heart for a while. Make sure to reach the place by noon. The sun rays fall directly on the waterfall and result in formation of a rainbow.

There are small leaches on the nearby rocks so be careful. The falls is open from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M and camera charge is 200. Travelers needs to do 2 to 3km trek is must and average man can reach within 2 hours.

The water fall is closed during rainy season and visitors are not allowed to visit this place to avoid any sort of accidents as the water flow will be high. Best time to visit this place in between December to June.

Sri Brahmi Durga Parameshwari Temple, Udupi Tourist places

It is situated only 3 kilometer away from Udupi in northwest direction. The ancient Temple, built in the 13th century, has an idol of Goddess Durga in the form of a stone-vessel.

It is said that the Temple was constructed by Saint Parashurama. It is very old temple in Udupi district situated 35 km away from Kundapura. Devotees can listen that goddess story about the temple by Pujari which give you never forgettable experience.

There is Rathothsava festival held in every March during and special pooja held on temple in Navaraatri season. In an every week Friday special decoration for Goddess and Flower-pooja happens during this time.

How to reach Udupi

Udupi By Air

Udupi does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Bajpe Airport. Bajpe airport (IXE), mangalore, karnataka-48 km. Hubli airport (HBX), hubli, karnataka-230 km.

Udupi By Train

There are many regular trains to Udupi from other major cities of the state. Udupi Railway Station(UD) is well connected with other major railhead such as Goa, Telangana, Tamilnadu etc.

Udupi By Bus

 There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Udupi.

  Bus Station(s): udyavara , udupi (by pass), KSRTC Bus Stand.

Udupi By Car

Self-driven Car also is the best option and it give you flexiblity to explore more places.

Where to stay in Udupi

            Udupi City Bus Stand or Udupi Bus statnd is the best places to stay in Udupi and there are plenty of budget to luxury accommodations available in this places. It cost under 1200-2000/- Per Night and gives you option to take city bus to go in and arround tourist places and make you comfort to check-in and check-out option.

Best Time To Visit Udupi

            The best time to visit Udupi is during winters from October to March. The winters are pleasant here, while the temperatures goes up to 40 degrees during the summers. Rainy season is good to visit but sometime due to high tide visitors not able to go into water and most of the water sports is shut in this time, so plan accordingly.

Udupi Travel Guide & How to Explore Udupi

            Once you reach in Hotel, take rest, get freshup, take break-fast and head towards local sight-seeing. Ask you Hotel owner if they arrange car than rent a Car for Family or More Member-1600-2000/- PerDay.

You can use this link https://udupitaxi.com/ to book car in Udupi, it is one of the best way to roam in Udupi.

Day1: Start your journey with Malpe beach, one can take bus from City Bus stand. Enjoy beach sports and head to St Mary island boating and stay for 2hr.

Day 2: Book full day taxi as you have to cover more place and return also.

Day 3, Day 4, tourist need to book car because it taking time and have to cover many places. If you want to stay for long time in Udupi than you can visit these all places also

Day 5: Manipal tour, Manipal is 5km away from Udupi bus stand. If you interested than you can take local Auto or negotiate with taxi as you have to cover 4-5 places.

Updupi Itinerary

Updupi Tourist Places Day 1

• Malpe Beach-Water Sports
• St Mary Island (Take Boat from Malpe to St Mary Island )

Updupi Tourist Places Day 2

• Sri Krishna Martha
• Shanishwara Temple
• Mattu Beach,
• Kapu Beach, Light House, enjoy SunSet.

Updupi Tourist Places Day 3

• Delta Beach
• Kodi Bengare beach
• Hanging Bridge
• Maravanthe Beach
• Kod Beach
• Kota Padukere Beach

Updupi Tourist Places Day 4

• Anegudde Vinayaka Temple-28
• Settha Fall/Kudlu Fals-53
• Sri Brahmi Durga Parameshwari Temple-68

Updupi Tourist Places Day 5(Manipal Tour 5 km away)

• Manipal Museum of Anatomy
• Manipal End Point Park
• Planetarium
• Venugopal Temple
• Arbi Falls

Udupi tourist places travel cost for 1 Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days.

• Food-2 Days                            :- 1500
• Travel By Car- 2 Days                         :- 3500/-
• Hotel-3 Days                          :- 1500/-
• Other Activity                          :- 1000/-

Total cost around 3,000-9000/-Rs for One Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. You can negotiate and plan your own trip as per Distance, Enjoyment, Food, Transport and stay.

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