Book Puttur to Udupi Cab
Puttur to Udupi distnce : 104 km
Estimated travel time : 2.4 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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Puttur to Udupi Cab Route
Puttur to Udupi by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Puttur to Udupi distance is 104 Km and is 2.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Kukke Subramanya Temple - Located about 22 km from Puttur, this famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya is a significant pilgrimage site.
2. Kadri Manjunatha Temple - Situated in Mangalore, around 40 km from Puttur, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its beautiful architecture.
3. Mangalore - The coastal city of Mangalore offers various attractions like the Mangaladevi Temple, Sultan Battery, Panambur Beach, and St. Aloysius Chapel.
4. Malpe Beach - Located about 50 km from Puttur, Malpe Beach is a popular tourist spot with golden sands, picturesque views, and water sports activities.
5. St. Mary's Island - Accessible by boat from Malpe Beach, St. Mary's Island is known for its unique rock formations and scenic beauty.
6. Manipal - A university town located around 10 km from Udupi, Manipal is home to several educational institutions and offers a serene ambiance.
7. Udupi - The final destination, Udupi is famous for the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, where Lord Krishna is worshipped, and the delicious Udupi cuisine. The city also has beautiful beaches like Malpe and Kapu.