About Udupi
Gokak to Udupi distnce : 403 km
Estimated travel time : 8.3 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 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 Gokak to Udupi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Gokak to Udupi by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gokak to Udupi distance is 403 Km and is 8.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Jog Falls - Located near Sagara, Jog Falls is a popular tourist attraction and the second-highest plunge waterfall in India.
2. Murudeshwar - Famous for its massive Shiva statue and the Murudeshwar Temple, it is a beautiful coastal town that attracts many tourists.
3. Maravanthe Beach - Known for its scenic beauty, Maravanthe Beach is located right alongside the NH-66 highway and offers breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea.
4. Kollur - Home to the famous Mookambika Temple, Kollur is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site and sees a large number of devotees throughout the year.
5. Udupi Sri Krishna Matha - The main attraction in Udupi, it is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The Matha also serves as a shrine, cultural center, and educational institution.
6. Malpe Beach - Located near Udupi, Malpe Beach is a popular spot for water sports, boat rides, and enjoying the view of the sunset.
7. St. Mary's Island - This group of small islands is known for its unique geological formations and pristine beauty. You can take a ferry from Malpe Beach to reach St. Mary's Island.
8. Manipal - Known for its educational institutions and universities, Manipal offers a vibrant atmosphere with cafes, shopping centers, and cultural events.