Weekend Trip to Udupi

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2nd Sep 2016

Udupi is famous as a pilgrimage place, known for its temples and Math. It is situated close to the industrial hub, Mangalore. Manipal, famous as the education hub is a locality within the Udupi district. The Kaup Beach is a must visit.

Photo of Weekend Trip to Udupi 1/2 by Damini

Udupi is also famous for its Udupi Cuisine.

Photo of Weekend Trip to Udupi 2/2 by Damini
Day 1
Photo of Malpe Beach, Malpe, Karnataka, India by Damini

The beach is located 6km away from Udupi. The island is known for their distinctive geological formation of columnar basaltic lava.

St. Mary's island was closed in the month of September. Do check the best visiting time before you go.

Day 2

Kaup LightHouse

Photo of Kapu Beach, Padu, Karnataka, India by Damini

It is 13 km south of Udupi and 40 km north of Mangalore. It is famous for its lighthouse and the three Mariamma temples and a fort built by Tippu Sultan.

Photo of Mattu Beach, Udupi, Karnataka, India by Damini
Photo of Mattu Beach, Udupi, Karnataka, India by Damini

This beach is not commercialized, hence the beach holds its true serenity. Sit back and relax!

Day 1
Photo of Shree Krishna Temple Udipi, Udupi, Karnataka, India by Damini
Photo of Shree Krishna Temple Udipi, Udupi, Karnataka, India by Damini

The temple is first pilgrimage centre among seven other Krishna Temples. In the temple, the prayers are offered through a window called Navyagraha Kitiki.