This post is just for summarizing our Udupi trip. If you are coming to Karnataka as a tourist or if you want to explore a significant cultural part of Karnataka, then you must come to Udupi. Udupi is a coastal city known for its temples, food, pristine beaches, backwaters and fresh fishes.
To reach Udupi, the easiest way is by car/bus or train. You need to come to Mangalore from where Udupi is almost an hour's drive. Mangalore has its own beach, although not very popular.
Beaches:
The most famous beach is Malpe. Quite recently Malpe has got its own sea walkway. A boat ride to the nearest St Mary's Island should not be missed at any cost. However remember that the boat service is suspended during rainy season.
The sea food that is available at any local restaurant is absolutely delicious since they cook the fresh catch of the day. Do not forget to taste the mackerel else pomfret masala fry with some prawn ghee roast. Also mangalore bun for a quick snack is absolutely awesome.
Another extremely beautiful beach is the Kapu beach. Kapu beach has its own lighthouse as well in which visitors are allowed to go between 5pm to 6pm.
A little far from Udupi is Kundapura. One needs to cross the toll booth to reach Maravanthe in Kundapura. As per Outlook Traveller, Maravanthe is one of Karnataka's most beautiful beaches. A drive to Maravanthe is an absolute must. One one side of the road is the sea and on the other side is the back water.
Finally this is not all. Udupi has its own lagoon and delta of the Suvarna river, which is close to Hoode beach. There are some options to stay close to the lagoon.
The drive from Bangalore to Udupi will take around 8 hours depending on the weather and traffic. The road is mostly good except for some 40 km in the Ghat road stretch. The best time to visit Udupi is during the winter months.
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