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Beaches
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The
coastline of Karnataka throws open to the visitors a picture
perfect world of spellbinding palm-fringed beaches. The gurgling
waves of the mighty Arabian Sea provide the background music to
the mesmerising sunset amidst the echo of evening prayers. |
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Malpe
Beach
Location
: 6 Kms From Udupi, Karnataka
Famous As : A Picnic Spot
Nearby Attraction : St. Mary's Island
Best Season : October To January
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.
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| Maravanthe
Beach
A
drive up north along the coastal road to Maravanthe, 50 kms from
Udupi, is the sandy Maravanthe beach.
The endless stretch of golden sand, swaying palm trees, clear blue
sky and the gush of the sea attracts a large number of tourists to
this spot.
The highway bordered on either side by the Arabian Sea and the
Satuparnika River, with a backdrop of the Kodachadri Hills, makes
the drive an out-of-the-world experience.
At sunset, a crimson sky and golden rays reflected both in the sea
and the river convert Maravanthe into a fairyland of scenic
beauty. A drive further up are the Belekal Theertha falls, near
Baindur.
The Maravanthe Beach is a popular picnic spot and the waters are
safe for swimming with huge but gentle tides beckoning you and
mesmerising you to come and play with them. The pristine beauty
and peaceful surroundings of its virgin beach make it a favourite
picnic spot. |
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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 |
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