About Udupi
Barpeta to Udupi distnce : 3070 km
Estimated travel time : 56.3 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 Barpeta to Udupi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Barpeta to Udupi by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Barpeta to Udupi distance is 3070 Km and is 56.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Guwahati, Assam - Guwahati is the largest city in Assam and offers attractions like Kamakhya Temple, Kaziranga National Park, Assam State Museum, and Umananda Island.
2. Shillong, Meghalaya - Shillong, often referred to as the "Scotland of the East," is known for its natural beauty, waterfalls, and pleasant climate. Attractions include Shillong Peak, Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls, and Umiam Lake.
3. Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya - Renowned as one of the wettest places on Earth, Cherrapunjee offers stunning landscapes, living root bridges, and waterfalls like Nohkalikai Falls and Seven Sisters Falls.
4. Mawlynnong, Meghalaya - Voted as the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong is known for its well-maintained gardens, living root bridges, and panoramic views from the Skywalk viewpoint.
5. Mysore, Karnataka - Mysore is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. Famous attractions include Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, and the Mysore Zoo.
6. Coorg, Karnataka - Coorg is a picturesque hill station known for its coffee plantations and lush greenery. Visit Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat, Nagarhole National Park, and the Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery).
7. Mangalore, Karnataka - Mangalore is a coastal city with beautiful beaches like Panambur Beach and Tannirbhavi Beach. It also has historic temples and churches, such as Kadri Manjunath Temple and St. Aloysius Chapel.
8. Udupi, Karnataka - Udupi is a pilgrimage town and is famous for its ancient Krishna Temple. Other attractions include Malpe Beach, St. Mary's Island, and Kaup Beach.
