These are the best tourist places in Udupi — temples, beaches and day trips we share with every REUNION guest. Whether you are searching for places to visit in Udupi over a weekend from Bangalore or a slower temple-and-beach holiday, use the routes below with map links, typical timings, and where to stay nearby with REUNION. Peak season is October–March; allow extra time in monsoon for rough seas and ferry pauses to St. Mary’s Island.
Places to visit in Udupi — how to use this guide
Start with Sri Krishna Matha in the morning, then pick one coastal route per day so you are not driving both north and south. For beaches in Udupi detail — how to reach, safety and Stay nearby villas — read our Top 10 Beaches guide. For a timed plan, use the 2-Day Udupi Itinerary. Entry fees and lighthouse climb hours change seasonally; confirm locally. Temple dress codes apply at Sri Krishna Matha and nearby shrines. Families with elders should prefer shorter Malpe and Kapu loops; groups who want pool time should base at Ocean Givaah near Uchila while sightseeing Kapu and Padubidri.
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Udupi → Malpe Route
Start in temple town, then drive west to the harbour and islands. Allow half a day for Sri Krishna Matha plus Malpe; add St. Mary’s Island only when boats are running. Where to stay nearby: REUNION city villas for temple focus, or Ocean Bliss near Malpe for harbour mornings.
Sri Krishna Matha
Udupi’s spiritual centre — begin here for darshan and a walk along Car Street.
View on MapAnantheshwara Temple
Ancient shrine beside the Matha complex, often visited in the same temple circuit.
View on MapChandramouleshwara Temple
Quiet stone courtyard temple next to Anantheshwara — a calm stop before leaving town.
View on MapBhujanga Park
Small green park in Udupi for a short break between temples and the coast drive.
View on MapHasta Shilpa Heritage Village
Open-air museum of traditional coastal Karnataka homes and crafts near Manipal.
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Harbour promenade with fishing boats and evening light — easy stroll before sunset.
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Main coastal hub for water sports, the fishing harbour, and boats to St. Mary’s Island.
View on MapDaria Bahadurgad Fort (Sea Fort)
Rocky sea fort near Malpe — short coastal history stop with open sea views.
View on MapSt. Mary's Island
Boat from Malpe when seas are calm; known for rare hexagonal basalt rock columns.
View on MapDelta Beach
Quieter stretch near Kodi Bengre where river and sea meet — good for photos, not crowds.
View on MapKodi Bengre Delta
Peninsula viewpoint of the Swarna estuary meeting the Arabian Sea.
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Udupi → Kapu → Mangaluru Route
South of Udupi for quieter beaches, the Kapu lighthouse, and the Blue Flag shore. This is the best places to visit in Udupi loop for sunset photographers. Where to stay nearby: Ocean Royal at Kapu, Ocean Hridayam or Ocean Waves at Mattu, Ocean Givaah or Ocean Daaffy near Uchila.
Mattu Beach
Softer, less crowded sands with casuarina shade — also home to Reunion Ocean Café.
View on MapKapu Beach
Wide shoreline popular for sunset walks and evening light on the Arabian Sea.
View on MapKapu Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse with panoramic sea views — climb when open for the best photo stop.
View on MapShree Hosa Marigudi Temple
Local coastal shrine near Kaup, a short detour from the beach road.
View on MapPadubidri Blue Flag Beach
Clean, well-managed Blue Flag beach with facilities — good for a calm swim and stroll.
View on MapUchila Mahalakshmi Temple
Coastal temple stop near Uchila on the drive toward Mangaluru.
View on MapHejamady Scenic Bridge
Photogenic bridge and soft shoreline — easy add-on between Udupi and Padubidri.
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Udupi → Brahmavar → Kundapura Route
North for river kayaking, hill temples, and the sea-and-river stretch at Maravanthe.
Saligrama Kayaking (Swarna River)
Calm-water kayaking on the Swarna when conditions allow — book locally on the day.
View on MapAnegudde Sri Vinayaka Temple
Hilltop Ganesha temple at Kumbhashi — popular pilgrimage stop on the northern route.
View on MapOttinene View Point
Cliff viewpoint near Byndoor with open Arabian Sea and coastal cliff views.
View on MapMaravanthe Beach
Famous NH66 stretch with the sea on one side and the Souparnika River on the other.
View on MapByndoor Beach
Quieter northern sand stretch beyond Maravanthe — good for a slower coastal stop.
View on MapKollur Mookambika Temple
Major inland pilgrimage temple — plan as a half-day or full-day trip from Udupi.
View on MapKodachadri Hills
Western Ghats trek and viewpoint — full-day plan; start early and check weather.
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Udupi → Karkala → Hebri Route
Inland for Jain heritage, sacred lakes, and quieter spiritual stops.
Pajaka Kshetra
Birthplace of Sri Madhvacharya — peaceful pilgrimage site east of Udupi.
View on MapHiriyadka Veerabhadra Temple
Local temple stop on the road toward Karkala — brief cultural pause on the drive.
View on MapSt. Lawrence Shrine, Attur
Hill shrine near Karkala, visited by pilgrims and travellers on the inland circuit.
View on MapKarkala Gomateshwara Statue
Towering monolithic Bahubali statue — one of coastal Karnataka’s great Jain landmarks.
View on MapChaturmukha Basadi
Four-faced Jain basadi in Karkala with distinctive stone architecture.
View on MapVaranga Jain Temple & Lake
Serene temple-on-lake setting near Karkala — quiet end to the inland route.
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Where to stay for tourist places in Udupi
Choose your base by the places to visit in Udupi you care about most. Temple-first trips: De Homes, Marina Villa, Charm Villa or Aradhya Villa in Udupi city. Beach-first trips: Ocean Waves or Ocean Hridayam at Mattu, Ocean Elite or Ocean Manor at Hoode, Ocean Royal at Kapu, Ocean Bliss near Malpe, Ocean Givaah or Ocean Daaffy near Uchila. Northern day trips toward Kundapura work from any REUNION stay with an early start. Book candle light dinner or Ocean Café when you want a celebration night without leaving the coast.
Stay nearby: villas in Udupi · Ocean Café · 2-day Udupi itinerary
Peak season is October–March for clearer drives and calmer seas. Base at a Reunion stay and pick one route per day. The same places appear under Nearby Tourist Places on every property page.