Udupi district which sits on the Southwest region of Karnataka is sandwiched between the Arabian sea on one side and western ghat on another side. This place is known for its religious centers that attract thousands of devotees from all over the world every year. Besides this, there are beaches to relax, untouched Islands, backwaters, waterfalls, picture-perfect landscapes, huge mountains to trek, ancient architectures, etc. In other words, Udupi is a small wonder which has something for all kinds of travelers. Here are the details of the places you can visit and things you can do in Udupi.
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Best Places To Visit In Udupi
Maravanthe Beach
Maravanthe is a small coastal town that houses the long stretch of Virgin beaches on the western coast of Karnataka. It is known for its pristine sandy beaches, blueish waters, serene swaying rivers, palm trees, endless seashores, and Kodachadri hills crowning the scenery. Maravanthe Beach runs parallel to National Highway 17 at 100 meters and the Souparnika river makes it a hot spot among travelers. Especially, among the bikers who get to view the beauty of the Arabian sea on one side and river on the other side while riding.
The waves are mild and gentle, hence don’t forget to take your beachwear to take a dip in the water. Moreover, this is the best place to laze around doing nothing and watch sunsets that are absolutely magnificent. In peak monsoon seasons you can even witness the beauty waves crashing the road with a thud sound. If you are an adventure freak then scuba diving and snorkeling gotta be at the top of your to-do list in Maravanthe. With greenish waters, palm trees lined up on shores, lotus flowers, and tiny scenic islands, boat rides in the backwaters are sure to give a memorable experience.
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Kodi Bengre Beach Is One Of The Best Places To Visit In Udupi
Sun, sand, seafood, and surfing is on your menu then head to Kodi Bengre Beach on the Konkan coastline. A lesser-known beach that sits on the laidback fishing Village Kodi Bengre, Udupi, Karnataka. Tucked away pristine beaches, Calm backwaters, and lots of greenery with dense mangrove trees is the highlight of the place. Outside of this, there is Sangam point, where the river Suvarna merges with the relentless Arabian sea.
Kodi Bengre distances itself away from the rest of the world, making it a hotspot among solo Travellers and Photographers. Also known as the Delta beach, this place is just 9 km from Udupi town and 70 km from Mangalore. Apart from this, you can go surfing, visit fisherman villages nearby, and go for a boat ride in backwaters. Don’t missout on freshly brewed super cold coconut palm toddy and fish fry.
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Kaup Beach
Tucked away from the masses, Kaup is a long sandy beach with blueish water, rough waves, and palm trees everywhere. Located just 15 km from Udupi on Udupi-Mangalore highway, this place is bound to make any person skip a beat with its beauty. However, it is advisable not to take a swim as the waves might turn wild at any moment.
As you stroll through the beach you will come across a small fort built by Tippu Sultan, Jain Basadis which are in ruins, Mariamman temples, and a lighthouse that adds to the beauty. Another great thing about the beach is a century-old lighthouse perched on a huge rocky base. Standing tall at 27.12 m, this lighthouse was built in 1901 to guide the sailors and warn them about the rocks. By the way, this lighthouse is still in operation.
Not to mention, the dramatic view of the lighthouse with the sunset as the background is truly magnificent.
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St Mary’s Islands
St Mary’s islands are a group of islands that rests just a few miles off the coast of Malpe, Udupi. These islands are also known as coconut islands due to tall coconut trees that beautify one of the isles. North Island, South Island, Coconut Island, and Darya Bahadurgarh island together make the stunning St Mary’s islands. As you walk into the islands bluish saline water, white sands, seashells, tall green coconut tree, and basaltic rocks seems to be taking you into a different world altogether.
Besides all this, what makes this a top-notch destination is the distinctive geological formation of basaltic Columnar rocks that are hexagonal in shape. Scientifically, basalts here are formed due to subvolcanic activity that took place millions of years ago. Similar kinds of rock formation traces can also be seen in the Madagascar region of Africa. Hence, it is believed that Madagascar was attached to India before the rift separated them millions of years ago, due to subvolcanic activity.
In fact, this unique rock formation is what made this place a geological monument of Karnataka and India.
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On the whole, Udupi is one of the most beautiful and scenic places that you can’t afford to miss. So, what are you waiting for, just pack your bags and leave right away? If you have any queries, please leave them in the comment section below, we will be happy to reply to comment.
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