Karnataka Beaches
Karnataka's 320 km long coastline is ornamented
with numerous fabulous beaches. The beaches located here are recognised by
picturesque palm-casuarina groves, endless stretch of sands, brilliant sun
and serene blue sea. Malpe, Marawanthe, Ullal, Bhatkal, Karwar are some of
the excellent beaches for a holiday.
Did You Know?
- Murudeshwar Beach is believed to have been blessed by Pranalinga of
Mahabaleshwar thrown by
- Ravana.
Malpe Beach
It is close to Udupi and Manipal. Being the unspoilt beach, it has large
number of casuarina groves making visitors spell bound. This popular picnic
spot is less frequently visited. The magnificent St Mary's Island located
here is known for its pristine beauty and can be reached by boats. Close to
Malpe one can see a Ullal beach which is known for the breathtaking views of
the sunset. The island of Darya Bahadurgarh and the Balarama temple are also
worth visit. The best time to explore this beach is between October to
January. It is accessible by road and rail from Bangalore and Mangalore
which is 66 kms from this beach.
Marawanthe Beach
This scenic beach is known for its alluring sunsets. Baindur is a lovely
small town close to Marawanthe and must be visited. Ottinane and Belaka
Theertha Falls near Baindur are captivating spots to see. Water sports
operators here offer parasailing, water skiing, and wind surfing. This beach
can be approached by rail or road from Mangalore which is 110 kms away from
this beach.
Bhatkal Beach
The beach lies 126 kms from Karwar and 16 km from Bhatkal. It was the
important port of the Vijayanagar Empire. The beach is known for the two
exquisite temples namely the Jain Chadranatha Basadi, and Vijayanagar
temple.
Karwar Beach
It is known for the gentle waves, silver sand and palm fringed beaches. It
is an ideal destination to enjoy the thrills of the sea and sand. Main
attractions of this beach include the Dandeli Game Park, the Sadashivgad
Hill fort devoted to Goddess Durga, the Octagonal Church and the Naganatha
temple. The Venkataramana temple located here is believed to be 300 years
old and exhibits some fine ochre paintings. Along the Karwar coast one must
visit the enchanting Devbagh Island Karwar beach can be reached by rail or
road from Bangalore. Toursits are seen here mostly from September to May.
Kaup Beach
This lovely beach is 12 kms south of Udapi. The temples of Mariamma, ruined
fort and 100 ft lighthouse draw tourists to this beach.
Murudeshwar Beach
It is located between Honnavar and Bhatkal and is around 180 kms from
Mangalore. The beach is fringed with coconut and areca groves and is
surrounded by sea to the west and the lush green hills to the east.
Murudeshwar temple on the hillock near the shore is the prime attraction of
the beach. One can also see a huge fort close to the temple and is believed
to be renovated by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore. The cock fight and the
buffalo race are greatly enjoyed by the tourists.
Best Time to Visit
As summers are too hot and humid, it is best to walk through the fabulous
beaches of Karnataka from August to March.
Leisure Activities on
the Beaches
One can indulge in water sports like, parasailing,waterskiing, scuba
diving, snorkeling, dolphin and seal-spotting. A boat cruise to nearby
islands is always liked by the visitors here. The beaches are safe for
swimming and visitors can also enjoy sun-bathe also.
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