There is a lot of ancient history that goes by the name Udupi. Some say it, Udupi came from the combination of two Sanskrit words Udu and Pa, which means “stars” and “Lord” and It is also believed that the so called name, Udupi is derived from its Tulu name Odipu. Udupi which is the land of ethereal beauty is renowned for the ancient temple – Krishna Mutt( Temple of Lord Krishna ). It is also Popular for the delicious vegetarian cuisine that is now found all over the world.
There are a lot of beautiful places to visit nearby udupi. We, Manipal & Udupi Taxi & Cab Services have listed some of them:
Maravanthe
One of the most favored tourist destination in Udupi, located at a distance of 50 Kms. One of the attractive beaches in Karnataka is Maravanthe beach which is also called as Virgin Beach. Maravanthe offers wide variety of oceanic activities like snorkeling, swimming and scuba diving.
The endless sand, soothing sea and the palm trees altogether makes your visit an amazing experience for a lifetime.
From September to March is the best time to visit Maravanthe Beach.
The Nearest Airport is the Mangalore International Airport( also known to be called as Bajpe Airport).
End Point, Manipal
End Point, Manipal which is basically a cliff overlooking the Swarna river. It has enchanting view of Arabian Sea to the west. Basically a deserted land and it can be converted into a hangout spot. Adventures can Trek in End point and spend most of their quality time.
It is always open to public round the year. Sunset shown at the endpoint is just amazing to watch. Ideally suitable for Joggers and Morning walkers.
Malpe
Malpe is about 20 minutes away from Manipal, which is an important natural port and fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast. You can take a swim in Malpe beach or you can involve in watersports, boat ride. You can take a Ferry to reach St Mary’s Island( known as Coconut Island ). There are backwater lagoons, Temples and many places to visit around malpe making it a popular getaway.
Krishna Mata
Udupi Sri Krishna Mata is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to god Krishna and Dvaita Matha located in the city of Udupi in Karnataka, India. The matha area resembles a living ashram, a holy place for daily devotion and living.
Kaup Beach
Kaup, is a town in Udupi district of Karnataka, India. It lies on the way between Udupi and Mangalore beside National Highway 66. A road from Kaup goes to interior places like Manchakal and Shirva.
