Book Madikeri to Udupi Cab
Madikeri to Udupi distnce : 189 km
Estimated travel time : 4.2 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.
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Madikeri to Udupi Cab Route
Madikeri to Udupi by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Madikeri to Udupi distance is 189 Km and is 4.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Kukke Subramanya Temple - It is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya. The temple is located in the village of Subramanya and is a popular pilgrimage site.
2. Dharmasthala - Known for its famous temple dedicated to Lord Manjunatha, Dharmasthala is a significant pilgrimage center for Hindus. The temple attracts a large number of devotees.
3. Moodabidri - This town is famous for its Jain temples and is often referred to as the "Jain Kashi of South India." The 1,000 Pillar Jain Temple and the Jain Museum are the main attractions in Moodabidri.
4. Maravanthe Beach - Located near Kundapur, Maravanthe Beach is known for its stunning beauty. It offers a unique view with the Arabian Sea on one side and River Sauparnika on the other.
5. St. Mary's Islands - Situated off the coast of Udupi, St. Mary's Islands are a group of small islands known for their unique hexagonal rock formations. The island's white sandy beaches and clear blue waters make it an ideal spot for relaxation.
6. Malpe Beach - One of the most popular beaches in Udupi, Malpe Beach is known for its picturesque beauty. The beach offers various water sports activities like boating, jet-skiing, and banana boat rides.
7. Udupi Sri Krishna Matha - One of the most famous temples in Udupi, Sri Krishna Matha is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is known for its unique background and is visited by devotees from all over the country.