About
A coastal temple town famous for the Sri Krishna Temple and the cuisine that bears its name — Udupi cuisine. The Tulu culture, St. Mary's Islands basalt formations, and nearby pristine beaches make it one of Karnataka's most distinctive stops.
Must-see highlights
Sri Krishna Temple darshan & Kanakana Kindi window
Udupi cuisine breakfast (masala dosa origin)
Malpe Beach sunset
St. Mary's Islands hexagonal basalt columns (boat)
Kapu Beach lighthouse
Pajaka Kshetra (Madhvacharya birthplace)
Anegudde Vinayaka Temple (40km)
Kollur Mookambika Temple (85km)
Manipal University lake walk
Sode Vadiraja Math
Shri Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple Kateel (25km)
Delta Beach casuarina grove
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Udupi Railway Station 5km · Mangalore International Airport 58km
Nearby attractions
Malpe BeachSt. Mary's IslandsKollur (80km)Manipal (7km)Mangalore (58km)
How to get here
Mangalore → Udupi
bus · 1.5h
₹80
approx.
Goa → Udupi
train · 4h
₹250
approx.
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October – February
Nearest Transport
Udupi Railway Station5 km
Mangalore International Airport58 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹5,000/night
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