Welcome to a huge cultural inheritance sitting on the shoulders of a land of great beauty—Udupi. We are not talking about the south-Indian food chain across India but to the land of great stories, temples, and beaches. Udupi is a beautiful integration of nature and man. Located in the state of Karnataka and between the […]
Udupi, the Kokani city is the headquarters of the Udupi District, Karnataka State, India. When one hears the name “Udupi” either “Udupi Krishna” or “Udupi Masala Dosa” comes to the mind. Of course the famous, Krishna temple is located in this city. Click here to know everything about Udupi.
Malpe Beach, Udupi – Of Serinity and Adventure
Malpe Beach in Karnataka is one of the unexplored beaches in India. Located at a distance of 66 kms from Mangalore and about 6 kms from Udupi, the Malpe Beach is an undefiled virgin beach. The beach has a never-ending coastline, which is surrounded by three rocky islands on the western side. Earlier, Malpe was […]
Anegudde – The Abode of Lord Vinayaka
Anegudde is a small hamlet located in Udupi district, Karnataka. Anegudde means “elephant hill “in the Kannada language. The place is famous for the temple of deity Lord Vinayaka on the hill top. The village also has another name called Kumbhasi. Etymology of the name “Kumbhasi”, another name for the place came from a […]
Places to Visit near Udupi
Udupi is an ancient temple city in Karnataka that is notable for its age-old Krishna Mutt (temple of Lord Krishna). The city lies in the Udupi district of Karnataka and is located at a distance of about 422 km from Bangalore. Famous as a centre of pilgrimage, Udupi is also recognised for its delicious Kannada […]
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, Udupi: Haven to the Truly Wild
Situated in the Western Ghats, the Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 88.4 88.4 sq. km in Udupi District, Karnataka. It was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1974, and abounds in wild critters typical to South-east Asia. Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, Udupi: An overview The Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is divided into two parts, each separate […]
Kudumari Falls, Udupi – An Ideal Destination for Trekking
Kudumari Falls is a refreshing sight that awaits trekkers who are adventurous enough to explore the forests of Western Ghats near Kundapura. The waterfall is located in a deep forest near a village called Chaktikal under Kundapura taluk of Udupi district in Karnataka. It lies at a distance of about 93 km from the town […]
Jomlu Theertha Falls, Udupi – An Ideal Picnic Spot
Jomlu Theertha is a lovely waterfall created by River Sita. It is located in the Someshwara Wildlife Range near the Belve village in the Udupi district of Karnataka. The waterfall is situated at a distance of about 40 km from the town of Udupi. Jomlu Theertha is a small waterfall with a height of about […]
St Mary’s Islands – Where Vasco Set Foot
St Mary’s Islands off the coast of Karnataka are four islands of immense geological value. The hexagonal columns of rock on the islands are similar to those on the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland and give clues to historic formation of land masses on the Earth’s surface. Getting to St. Mary’s Islands These islands are 6 […]
Maravanthe Beach – A Picturesque Locale in the Konkan Coast
Maravanthe Beach is located 12 km from Kundapur, which is 50 km north of Udupi and 105 km north of Mangalore; and it is a scenic beach that is a must-see for every tourist visiting Karnataka. The National Highway (NH17) passes at a close distance of 100 m from the shoreline. While traveling on the […]
Kaup Beach – A Place Where the Sea Speaks
Kaup Beach is one of the major beaches in the city of Mangalore. With its tropical climate and bevy of attractions that beckon tourists from across the country, Mangaluru is a port city that promises to keep uplifting your spirits every minute you spend in this city. An Overview of Mangalore Mangalore was developed as a […]
