About Udupi
Chirala to Udupi distnce : 822 km
Estimated travel time : 17.1 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 Chirala to Udupi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirala to Udupi by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirala to Udupi distance is 822 Km and is 17.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Guntur - Guntur is a city known for its historical and cultural significance. Some attractions include Amaravati Buddhist Site, Kondaveedu Fort, and Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary. It is around 199 km into the journey from Chirala.
2. Vijayawada - Vijayawada is a major city in Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its famous temples like Kanaka Durga Temple and Undavalli Caves, as well as its scenic beauty. It is around 235 km from Chirala.
3. Kurnool - Kurnool, situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, is known for its historical and architectural heritage. Some attractions include the Belum Caves, Konda Reddy Fort, and Oravakallu Rock Garden. It is approximately 409 km from Chirala.
4. Bellary - Bellary is a city known for its rich history and architectural marvels. Some notable attractions include Hampi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bellary Fort, and Sandur. It is around 613 km into the journey.
5. Hubli - Hubli is a cultural and commercial hub in Karnataka. It is known for its temples like Siddharoodha Math and Nrupatunga Betta. It is around 764 km into the journey.
6. Mangalore - Mangalore is a coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, temples, and historical sites. Some popular attractions include Tannirbhavi Beach, Mangalore Beach, and Kadri Manjunath Temple. It is approximately 864 km from Chirala.
7. Manipal - Manipal is a university town known for its educational institutions. It also offers some scenic views and attractions like the End Point, Manipal Museum of Anatomy, and Manipal Lake. It is around 880 km from Chirala.