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.
The telephone rang at 9 AM. I picked it up. The voice from the other end told that breakfast is ready and whether we would like to have it in our room. Previous day we had told the staff that we wish to have our breakfast at 9 in the morning. Breakfast was really wholesome. We were given two plates of Mangalore buns with coconut chutney, two omelettes, two bowls of cornflakes, a jar of milk, two plates of assorted cut fruits, two glasses of fresh watermelon juice. It was then followed by tea. Since we always prefer local cuisines of any place, the freshly made sweet, soft and fluffy mangalore buns were instant hit among Ankur and me. We enjoyed it sitting in our balcony accompanied by the sea breeze and some crow's cacophony.
The fishing yard from our hotel was less than 1 km far. Actually there was a shortcut by which we could enter the fishing yard from the back. Because of covid, there were very less people in the yard. Also Government does not allow large scale fishing in India during the months of June,July and August since during this time the fishes release their eggs. So we saw a few thousands of fishing boats and trawlers that were. parked because of the 'no-fishing' rule.
We started for Maravanthe beach which was some 54 km from Malpe. From Malpe we went towards Kundapura. The road is good and has one toll booth. The most beautiful thing I remember about the road to Kundapura is that there are some stretches of road where there are waterbodies on both sides. Those might be some distributaries and they have tiny little uninhabited islands on them which have been formed by the soil brought down by the river. Those lush green tiny islands on both sides look so beautiful while passing through the road.
Maravanthe is both a village and a beach near Kundapura. As per Outlook Traveller it is one of Karnataka's most beautiful beaches. And as per us, it truly is. National Highway 66, connecting Murudeshwar to Mangalore runs next to the beach and the Suparnika river flows on the other side of the road, which creates a wonderful spectacular scenery that is considered to be the only one of its kind in India. There is ample of parking space to keep your car on the leeway but getting down on the beach is prohibited since the beach is not safe.
We enjoyed the place for almost half an hour. I don't know how to describe the beauty and the uniqueness of the place. On one side of the highway there is the vast openness of the Arabian Sea and on the other side the lush greenery of the coconut tress and the calm wide river. However there are very few toilets or restaurants/hotels nearby. This is seriously a must visit place if someone is coming to coastal Karnataka or Karavali.
On the way back to our hotel we stopped at a local restaurant. We had been to this eatery before as well when we last visited Malpe some 3 years back. That time it was a small shop and at time we had the best pomfret fry and some coastal fish gravy made with small fishes for lunch. The food was so good that this time we did not dare to miss it. We took a whole lot of stuffs - kane rawa fry ( lady fish fried with semolina ), prawn ghee roast, bhangra pullimunchi, pomfret masala fry along with red rice and one vegetable dish.
The rest of the day was not much eventful. We strolled on the beach in the evening and went to bed for an early sleep. The next day is planned for Kaup beach (locally pronounced as Kapu) and lighthouse and also the popular Malpe sea-walk.
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