Written By
Gopika VC
St. Mary's Island, in the Arabian Sea 4 miles off the coast of Karnataka, is a geological wonder with some of the country's best beaches.
The Krishna idol here is reportedly the most beautiful. Lord Krishna as a child (Balakrishna). The interesting idol is seen through the Navagraha Kitiki, a 9-holed window.
Kaup (Kapu) beach is located between Mangalore and Udupi. The 1901 lighthouse is open from 5:30 AM to 5:30 AM daily.
Malpe beach will please beach bums. It's one of the best beaches in Karnataka, yet it's largely unknown.
The Daria Bahadurgad Island lies in Malpe. In Malpe Thousands of tourists visit Malpe's islands each year. The island has Fort Daria Bahadurgad.
Three-sided Kodi Bengre Beach attracts beachgoers. Delta Beach is a'sangama' site where the Suvarna River empties into the Arabian Sea, forming a delta.
Karkala's statue of Gomateshwara or Lord Bahubali is 40.5 km from Udupi. Udupi, a 300-year Jain territory, has many Jain monuments.
If you want peace and quiet at the beach, visit Mattu Beach near Udupi. 10 miles from Udupi, this secluded beach is off NH66.
Chaturmukha Basadi is a 16th-century Jain temple in Karkala, Karnataka. Chaturmukha basadi is on a higher field between coconut and paddy crops.
Achakanya Falls is close to Aralsuruli and about 4 km from Ambutheertha. It is also about 89 km from Udupi.
Mookambika Temple worships Aadiprakarshakti, who embodies the energies of 3 goddesses, Saraswati, Mahakali, and Maha Lakshmi.
This 150-foot waterfall flows through lush woodland towards the Western Ghats. The waterfall's splendour requires moderate hiking.