Things to do

Things to do in Udupi

Karnataka, India

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Start with Worship at Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, Boat to St. Mary's Island, St. Mary's Island, Kavu Beach (Kapu Light House). Then use the full Udupi guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

Explore things to do in Udupi in Karnataka, India, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.

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Worship at Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

1.5 hours | Easy | Free entry; special darshan available

02

Boat to St. Mary's Island

3 hours | Easy | Return ferry ticket from Malpe Beach

03

St. Mary's Island

A group of uninhabited islands off the coast, famous for their unique basaltic rock formations created by volcanic activity millions of years ago. | 6 km

04

Kavu Beach (Kapu Light House)

A quiet, scenic beach containing a high lighthouse built on rock cliffs, offering spectacular Arabian Sea sunsets. | 15 km

05

Basalt rock formations on St. Mary's Island

Photo spot listed in the Udupi destination record.

06

View from Kapu Lighthouse top

Photo spot listed in the Udupi destination record.

07

Golden temple chariot in Udupi temple square

Photo spot listed in the Udupi destination record.

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Good first tap

Worship at the Sri Krishna Temple, explore the volcanic rock formations at St. Mary's Island, and relax at Malpe Beach.

Travel tip

Visit the Sri Krishna Temple during morning or evening prayers to hear the traditional temple music.

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