Malpe Sea walkway , Kaup beach and Lighthouse , Coastal Karnataka Part 3

 On the third day, we were supposed to leave our hotel Paradise Island Resort go to another property of the same hotel chain situated at the lagoon. It is approximately 6 km from Malpe beach. The day was sunny and bright. So after we had our breakfast of idlis, bread and fresh fruits we first went to the Malpe Sea Walk Way. 

The Walk way is the first of its kind in Karnataka inaugurated in 2018. Last time when we came to Malpe, this sea walk way was not there. Walking on the Sea Walkway, we could literally feel that we are amid the sea. There is water on either side of the Sea Walk Way and at the far distance we could see the St Mary's Island and nearer the Bhadargad Island. The sea air was super rejuvenating and so walking the 450 metres was nothing short of cake walk. Midway there is a nice golden statue of a fisherman's family made with sand and cement. The fisherman carrying an oar faces West signifying he is headed for fishing to the sea. He faces West because Malpe is on the West coast of India. His wife with a basket on her head faces East signifying she is going to the market to sell the fishes. Their child is carrying a bag, accompanying them en route school. Just imagine how beautiful and thoughtful.

Statue on the Malpe Sea Walk Way

Statue on the Malpe Sea Walk Way

Malpe Sea Walk Way- Arial View

Since it was also Independence Day, there was some special activities that were going on the sea. We saw more than a 100 boats in some sort of parade on the sea. It was just looking like some scene out of a movie!

Malpe Sea Walk Way- Arial View

Malpe Sea Walk Way- Arial View

We could not visit the St Mary's Island this time, although we have been to St Mary's many times before because the boat service has not yet started post monsoon. On enquiry we got to know that the boat service will resume from 1st October. Giving some of our old photos of St Mary's Island.

St Mary's Island

St Mary's Island

St Mary's Island

St Mary's Island

Next we went to Kaup beach. Kaup, locally pronounced as Kapu is some 25km from Malpe. We went past the Stella Mary's Church which is structured like a ship. Its really beautiful and I suggest you see it if you have time. We also crossed a temple which I suppose is a Durga Temple because I saw a structure of goddess Durga in the 'Mahisamardini' pose on the gate. This is the first time I saw Durga temple in South India. As you might already know, Durga is the most popular goddess among the Bengalis.

Kaup (Kapu) beach is one of the most beautiful beach of Karnataka and the beach is kept in the most impeccable condition by the tourism authority. There is a lighthouse on the beach which is accessible to tourists only between 5 pm - 6 pm. There are several seats from where one can get an unobstructed view of the sea and the lighthouse. Also there are a few refreshment shops and a paid parking. We highly recommend this beach if you are visiting Udupi.

Kapu Beach

Kapu Beach Lighthouse

Malpe Padukar - Pangala Road on Gmap

Malpe Padukar - Pangala Road - Arial View

While returning back to our hotel, Google suggested us to take the Malpe Padukar - Pangala Road. Previously the road was not in the good, but now its in very good condition. Its only a little narrow at some places. This thin stretch of land branches out of the Indian subcontinent only to join it a little later. And trust me this stretch looks so marvellous that you will be tempted to take this route at least one more time to admire its beauty. On one side of this narrow strip of road you will see the deep blue Arabian waves clashing on the shore and on to your other side you have a long stretch of lagoon and lineup of coconut trees. You get to enjoy both simultaneously as you drive through this stretch. You can stop by the almost empty Mattu beach to click a photo. Don't miss out the video that I am attaching in the blog. You will get to see some of the stunning arial footages of this place. It is one of Udupi's best kept secrets, so you can thank me later.