About Udupi
Akot to Udupi distnce : 1138 km
Estimated travel time : 21.3 hours
Udupi is a very popular city for tourism. Udupi is famous pilgrimage town for Hindus, locally known as Rajata Peetha and Shivalli. Udupi is surrounded by western ghat mountains on one side and Arabian Sea on the other side. Udupi Offers both beach and forest experience.
Udupi is located in state of Karnataka. Udupi is famous Hindu Pilgrimage because of presence of Krishna Matt here. The name “Udupi” is believed to have come from the Sanskrit words "Udu & Pa" that means "stars" and "Lord". Udupi Sri Krishna Temple and Kollur Mookambika Temple are two of the most popular temples in Karnataka where devotees keep on flocking whole year. But Udupi is at its best during festivals like Holi, Janmashtami (Krishna’s birth) and the biennial Paryayothsava. Special ceremonies, religious discourses, rathotsava and temple elephant processions take place during festivals. During Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival, ceremonies go on for eight days. Udupi is also famous for its cuisine all over India. Other major attractions are Maple beach and St Mary’s island which is famous for its black rocks. Udupi is an educational hab also as Manipal University is lies in Udupi district. Udupi is shopping paradise also. A variety of culinary items starting from snacks, juice extracts, spices and oils used in authentic Udupi cooking. Aluminium pans to make Guliyappa and Aruvamane used to scrape coconuts among cooking vessels sold here. Udupi is also famous for Kanjeevaram, Dharmavaram and Banaras silk sarees. Udupi offers some unique experiences like Yakshagana folk art, Kambala buffalo race, Huli Vesha, Paryaya festival.
Taxi from Akot to Udupi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Akot to Udupi by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Akot to Udupi distance is 1138 Km and is 21.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Nagpur - Known as the winter capital of Maharashtra, Nagpur is the largest city in central India and can be a good stopover point for exploring its numerous temples, lakes, and markets.
2. Pench National Park - Located on the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park is known for its wildlife and dense forest. It offers the chance to spot tigers, leopards, elephants, and various species of birds.
3. Kanha National Park - Another famous tiger reserve located in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is known for its rich biodiversity and dense sal forests. It is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
4. Omkareshwar - This holy town in Madhya Pradesh is situated on an island shaped like the Hindu religious symbol "Om." It is home to one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (sacred abodes of Lord Shiva) and attracts numerous devotees.
5. Hampi - Located in Karnataka, Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient ruins, temples, and architectural wonders from the Vijayanagara Empire.
6. Goa - Famous for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and Portuguese heritage, Goa can be a great stopover for relaxation and leisure activities.
