About Udupi
Attingal to Udupi distnce : 631 km
Estimated travel time : 16.5 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 โUdupiโ 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 (Krishnaโs 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 Maryโs 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 Attingal to Udupi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Attingal to Udupi by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Attingal to Udupi distance is 631 Km and is 16.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Trivandrum - The capital city of Kerala is approximately 30 km from Attingal. You can visit popular attractions such as the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, and Kovalam Beach.
2. Varkala - Located about 43 km from Attingal, Varkala is famous for its cliffs, mineral springs, and the scenic Varkala Beach. You can also visit the Janardanaswamy Temple and Sivagiri Mutt.
3. Kollam - About 80 km from Attingal, Kollam is known for its backwaters and historic colonial buildings. You can take a boat ride on the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake or visit attractions like the Thangassery Lighthouse and Thevally Palace.
4. Alappuzha - Situated around 150 km from Attingal, Alappuzha is known for its network of beautiful backwaters and houseboats. You can take a leisurely boat ride, explore the Vembanad Lake, or visit the historic Alappuzha Lighthouse.
5. Kochi - Approximately 220 km from Attingal, Kochi is a vibrant city with a mix of colonial architecture and modern attractions. Be sure to visit the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, explore Fort Kochi's heritage streets, and witness the famous Kathakali dance performance.
6. Mysore - If you want to take a slight detour, you can travel to Mysore, which is around 400 km from Attingal. Known for its impressive Mysore Palace, wonderful gardens, and traditional silk sarees, Mysore offers a rich cultural experience.