About Udupi
Mumbai to Udupi distnce : 843 km
Estimated travel time : 15.5 hours
Mumbai to Udupi is a very popular route 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 Mumbai to Udupi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Mumbai to Udupi by car is well connected through NH48 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Mumbai to Udupi distance is 843 Km and is 15.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Murudeshwar - Located in Karnataka, Murudeshwar is famous for its beautiful beach and the second-tallest Shiva statue in the world.
2. Gokarna - This small temple town in Karnataka is renowned for its pristine beaches like Om Beach and Kudle Beach. It is also a popular pilgrimage spot.
3. Karwar - Situated in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, Karwar is known for its scenic beauty, clear beaches, and delicious seafood.
4. Jog Falls - Located near the district of Shimoga in Karnataka, Jog Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in India and is a popular tourist attraction.
5. Maravanthe Beach - Situated along the Arabian Sea coastline, Maravanthe Beach offers beautiful views of the sea on one side and the Suparnika River on the other side.
6. Udupi - Finally, the destination itself, Udupi is famous for its historic Krishna Temple, Malpe Beach, Kaup Beach, and delicious Udupi cuisine.
Tourist Attractions
White Water Rafting at Sitanadi
Sitanadi (Sita River)
St. Mary's Island
Kudlu Theertha Waterfall
Hastha Shilpa Heritage Village
Sri Krishna Temple
Anantheshwara and Chandramouleshwara Temple
Chaturmukha Basadi
Kudlu Falls
Maple beach
Jhomula teertha waterfall
Kudu beach
Shopping of culinary goods
Mookambika Temple
Maravanthe Beach