About
Malpe Beach :
About 6 kms from Udupi is Malpe, an ideal picnic spot with its virgin
beach. The endless stretch of golden sand, graciously swaying palm trees,
the clear blue sky and the gurgle of the sea all set the perfect mood for an
unforgettable holiday here.
Malpe is famed for its silvery beaches that offer breathtaking views of the
sea. An idyllic resort for boating, fishing and bathing the town lies around
386 km from Bangalore.
Udupi is at a distance of 60 km from Mangalore.
Excursions :
St. Mary's Island:
It is another delightful get away spot right across Malpe. The place is
only a boat ride away.
How to get there ?
Air - Mangalore is the nearest airport.
Rail - Mangalore is the nearest railhead.
Road - Udupi is 6 kms and Mangalore is 66 kms by road,
from the town.
About
Murudeshwar Beach :
Situated between Honnavar and Bhatkal, 1 km off the National Highway is the
scenic holy place of Murudeshwar.
The place is believed to have been sanctified by a piece of the Pranalinga
of Mahabaleshwara thrown by Ravana and has some beautiful carvings and
statues. Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, the place is a
favourite picnic spot.
WIth the roaring sea to the west, the towering hills to the east and the
coconut and areca groves nearby, the temple attracts a lot of devotees and
tourists as well.
While touring this land of picture-postcard scenery, be sure to witness
some of the quaint rituals like Bhuta worship, the Kambala (buffalo race) or
Korikatta the cockfight.
Partake of the delicacies of coastal Karnataka, the mouth - watering
sweets, spicy fish curries and a variety of rice calces. Savour the juicy
fruits a wide variety of mangoes, jackfruit, cashew and bananas, which
abound in this fertile land. And take home memories as colourful and varied
as your experiences.
Prime Attractions :
Murdeshwar Temple - This picturesque place situated 16
kms from Bhatkal has a gorgeous temple perched on a hillock by the shore.
Murudeshwar is around 180 km from Mangalore on the National Highway.
On the route along the highway is the alluring Maravanthe Beach with the
Arabian Sea roaring on the west and a serene river on the east along this
route for almost 2 kilometres.
The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple scape at Murudeshwar. The sea
surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri on three
sides.
Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the
temple. The Murudeshwar temple has a history that dates back to a few
centuries.
Local Belief - The temple, which embodies a linga, is
believed to have erupted when Ravana flung the cloth covering the atmatlinga
at Gokarana while lifting it. As one ascends the hillock, there is a shrine
of Jattiga seated on a horse.
Fort - There is also a huge fort behind the temple said
to have been renovated by Tipu sultan, the ruler of Mysore .
How to get there ?
Air - The nearest airport is at Goa.
Rail - Hubli is the nearest railhead.
Road - Bhatkal is 16 kms by road from Murudeshwar.
