Nearby Tourist Attractions
Padubidri Blue Flag Beach
Padubidri Beach is a beautiful & only Blue Flag-certified beach located in Karnataka state, known for its cleanliness and environmental management. The beach offers a wide range of activities for visitors, including swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beach also features a promenade with various food stalls, and shacks offering a variety of local cuisines.
The beach is a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful sunset. The Blue Flag certification ensures that the beach meets stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria.
Kapu Beach & Lighthouse
Kapu Beach is a picturesque beach located in the Udupi district of Karnataka state. The beach is known for its serene and peaceful atmosphere and is a popular spot for visitors looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
One of the main attractions of Kapu beach is the Kapu Light House, which is a prominent landmark of the area. The lighthouse offers a panoramic view of the sea and is a great spot for photography. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse to enjoy the view and learn about the history of the area.
Sasihithlu Beach
Sasihithlu Beach is a secluded and tranquil beach located in the Udupi district of Karnataka state. Known for its pristine waters and golden sand, this beach is a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing. The beach is surrounded by lush greenery and is a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
The beach is not as commercialized as other beaches in the region, making it an ideal spot for those looking for a more peaceful experience. Visitors can also take a stroll along the shoreline and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Arabian Sea.
Kateel Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple
A Hindu temple located in the town of Kateel, in the Dakshina Kannada district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Durgaparameshwari, an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Shakti. It is considered one of the most powerful and important Shakti Peethas in the region.
The temple attracts a large number of devotees from all over the state and country, especially during the annual Navaratri festival, when the temple is decorated and special puja rituals are performed. The temple is also known for its beautiful architecture and intricate carvings.
Karkala Gommateshwara Statue
Also known as the Bahubali statue, is a monolithic statue of the Jain Tirthankara Gommateshwara, located in the town of Karkala in the Udupi district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The statue stands 42 feet tall and is carved out of a single rock. It is considered one of the largest statues of Gommateshwara in the world and is a major tourist attraction.
The statue is also an important pilgrimage site for Jains. The statue was built in 1432 AD by the ruler of Karkala, Veera Pandya, and is an excellent example of Jain architecture. The statue is situated on a hill called Vindhyagiri and can be reached by climbing a series of steps. The statue is adorned with intricate carvings and is a beautiful sight to behold.
Chaturmukha Basadi, Karkala
Chaturmukha Basadi is a Jain temple located in Karkala, Karnataka state, India. The temple is known for its four-faced statue of Lord Bahubali, a Jain Tirthankara. The statue is carved out of a single granite rock and stands 42 feet tall. The temple also features intricate carvings and sculptures on the walls and pillars.
It is a popular pilgrimage site for Jains and a major tourist attraction in the region. The temple is believed to have been built in the 14th century and is an example of Hoysala architecture.
Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, Uchila
Shree Mahalakshmi Devasthana or (Sri) Shri Mahalakshmi Temple is at Uchila in the Udupi district. Read on to know about the temple’s architecture and legends.
For fishermen in the coastal region around Udupi and Mangaluru, the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple at Uchila is one of the most important places of worship.
Dedicated to the Goddess Mahalaxmi, the idol housed in this temple is believed to be the third most revered Mahalaxmi idol after those in Kolhapur and Mumbai. The temple has been recently renovated.
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is a famous Hindu temple located in the town of Udupi in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed to have been founded by the 13th-century saint Sri Madhvacharya and is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites in South India.
The temple is known for its unique “Naivedya” offering, which consists of a variety of vegetarian dishes prepared using traditional recipes and served to the deity. The temple also has a rich history of scholarship and is home to several important religious texts. The temple complex also includes several smaller shrines, a pond, and a large gathering hall.
Pilikula Biological Park
Pilikula Nisarga Dhama is a major Eco-Education and Tourism Development Project promoted by the district Administration of Dakshina Kanada in the beautiful city of Mangalore in Karnataka State, India. Pilikula is an integrated theme park with a wide variety of features; it has many attractions of cultural and scientific interest. Pilikula extends over an area of 400 acres along the banks of the Gurupura river.
The Pilikula Biological Park is one of the major attractions of Pilikula Nisarga Dhama. The park has an area of 150 acres. In accordance with prevailing laws, the Central Zoo Authority of India has recognized the park as a major zoo. As per modern zoological practices, the animals are kept in spacious enclosures closely resembling their natural habitat.
