Worship at Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
1.5 hours | Easy | Free entry; special darshan available
Where to visit
Where to visit in Udupi?
Karnataka, India
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Udupi is a famous coastal town in Karnataka, globally renowned for its unique temple architecture, clean sandy beaches, and as the birthplace of Udupi cuisine (which popularized South Indian vegetarian food like Masala Dosa). It is home to the historic 13th-century Krishna Temple.
Udupi is a famous coastal town in Karnataka, globally renowned for its unique temple architecture, clean sandy beaches, and as the birthplace of...
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Boat to St. Mary's Island
3 hours | Easy | Return ferry ticket from Malpe Beach
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
Kavu Beach (Kapu Light House)
A quiet, scenic beach containing a high lighthouse built on rock cliffs, offering spectacular Arabian Sea sunsets. | 15 km
Basalt rock formations on St. Mary's Island
Photo spot listed in the Udupi destination record.
View from Kapu Lighthouse top
Photo spot listed in the Udupi destination record.
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.
Best time
October to March
How to reach
Situated along NH-66, which connects to Mangalore, Goa, and Mumbai.
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