About Udupi
Chirkunda to Udupi distnce : 2181 km
Estimated travel time : 42.7 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 Chirkunda to Udupi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirkunda to Udupi by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirkunda to Udupi distance is 2181 Km and is 42.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Jamshedpur - This large industrial city in Jharkhand is known for its steel plants and has attractions like Jubilee Park, Tata Steel Zoological Park, and Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary.
2. Bhubaneswar - The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar is famous for its ancient temples including Lingaraj Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, and Rajarani Temple.
3. Puri - Located on the Bay of Bengal in Odisha, Puri is a popular pilgrimage destination known for the famous Jagannath Temple and its beautiful beaches.
4. Konark - Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sun Temple, Konark is known for its architectural marvels and scenic beauty.
5. Visakhapatnam - Also known as Vizag, Visakhapatnam is a coastal city in Andhra Pradesh with attractions like Rishikonda Beach, Araku Valley, and the Submarine Museum.
6. Tirupati - A major pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is known for the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, one of the richest and most visited Hindu temples in the world.
7. Bengaluru - The capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru offers a mix of modern attractions, historical sites, and vibrant nightlife. Some popular attractions include Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, and Cubbon Park.
8. Mangalore - A coastal city in Karnataka, Mangalore has beautiful beaches, ancient temples, and a unique cultural blend. Some attractions worth visiting include St. Aloysius Chapel, Panambur Beach, and Kadri Manjunath Temple.
9. Udupi - Your final destination, Udupi is a temple town in Karnataka known for its Krishna Temple and the famous Udupi cuisine. It also has beautiful beaches like Malpe Beach and Kaup Beach.