Kudremukh

Kudremukh also spelled Kuduremukha (in Kannada) is a mountain range and name of a peak located in Chikkamagaluru district, in Karnataka, India. It is also the name of a small hill station cum mining town situated near the mountain, about 100 kilometers from Mangalore and about 48 kilometres from Karkala. The name Kuduremukha literally means Read more about Kudremukh[…]

Hanumanagundi Water Falls

Hanuman Gundi Waterfalls

Hanumangundi Water Falls is located in the hilly surroundings of the Kudremukh National Park in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India. Hanuman Gundi Waterfalls is one of the main attractions near Kudremukh in Chickmaglur district. Hanuman Gundi falls also called as Suthanabbi falls is located in the hilly region between Karkala and Lakya dam which Read more about Hanuman Gundi Waterfalls[…]

Soans Farm

Soans Farm Moodbidri

Soans Farm is located about 40 KM from Mangalore in Moodbidri on National Highway 13. It has developed over years as a center for innovative agriculture. This 100 acres of farm land by the side of Karkala-Udupi state highway is now a sanctuary for exotic fruit and flower bearing trees. Traditional agriculture in this area Read more about Soans Farm Moodbidri[…]

Mannu Palla Lake

Manipal Lake

Situated amidst the newly-built Heritage Village, Dr TMA Pai planetarium, a church and a temple, there is a lake in Manipal popularly known as Manipal Lake or Manuu Palla Lake. How to reach Manipal Lake Mannu Palla Lake is located 4 kms from the center of Udupi and about 2 kms from Manipal Institute of Read more about Manipal Lake[…]

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Butterfly Park Moodbidri

Imagine a park brimming with colorful butterflies, of all shapes, sizes and varieties. Sounds like a scene out of a dream, but Sammilan Shetty has realized that dream into reality. The Karnatka state’s first privately-owned butterfly park at Belvai village near Moodbidri, Mangalore developed by Mr Sammilan Shetty, where he grows and conserves a variety Read more about Butterfly Park Moodbidri[…]

Mangalore City Bus Routes

Mangalore City Bus Routes Nobody can miss Mangalore’s city buses. With the names of owners emblazoned across the windshields and painted in a riot of colors, they transport people between various points of the city. They have been part of the city for a long time. Buses used to run as far back as 1942 Read more about Mangalore City Bus Routes[…]

Alstonia Angustiloba

Aashadha Amavasya and the Sap of Life

Aashadha Amavasya It has been a tradition in Tulunad, perhaps over centuries, to have a compulsory intake of the repulsively pungent sap of the Devil’s Tree on Aashadha Amavasya, which is called Alstonia scholaris in Botany. Its twig and leaf formation is unique and uniform, due to which fact perhaps it is known as Saptaparni Read more about Aashadha Amavasya and the Sap of Life[…]

Someshwara Beach Mangalore

Someshwara beach is the best and most beautiful beach in Mangalore. The sunset view in Someshwar beach is unforgettable, a feast for the eyes and a favourite for photo lovers. Someshwara beach is located near Mangalore, and it is a pristine beach famous for its view of sunsets. Someshwara beach is located in Ullal at Read more about Someshwara Beach Mangalore[…]

Thannirbavi Beach Mangalore

Thannirbavi Beach (Tannirbavi) Near Mangalore Thannirbavi Beach is the nearest beach in Mangalore. This beach is around 8 kms from the city. A right turn on NH 66 near KIOCL after Kuloor bridge leads to Thannirbavi beach. A two kms concrete road next to the river Shambavi leads to the beach. Driving on this road Read more about Thannirbavi Beach Mangalore[…]

Panambur Beach Mangalore

Panambur Beach is on NH 66, 10 kms away from Mangalore city. This beach is next to the Mangalore port. Panambur beach is the only developed beach in Mangalore and is maintained by private company. Water sports, beach activities and eateries can be found in Panambur beach. You can find lifeguard in this beach. It Read more about Panambur Beach Mangalore[…]

Surathkal Beach Mangalore

Surathkal Beach Mangalore: Surathkal Beach is right opposite NITK Surathkal, 20 kms from Mangalore city. A left turn from the highway 66 while going to Udupi (North side) and hundred mts near the temple is the breathtaking Surathkal beach. Surathkal beach is beneath a huge granite hill. The blue waters of the sea can be Read more about Surathkal Beach Mangalore[…]

Sasihithlu Beach

Sasihithlu Beach

Sasihithlu Beach Sasihithlu beach is two kms before NITK Surathkal near Mukka, 22 kms from Mangalore on NH 66. A small deviation near Haleyangadi leads to this spectacular Sasihithlu beach. It is a beach meant to enjoy its beauty. The white sands look like a milky way spread across the blue sea. Cool breeze from Read more about Sasihithlu Beach[…]

Padubidri Beach

Padubidri Beach Near Udupi

Padubidri Beach Padubidri beach is approximately a kilometre away from the Padubidri Nagaraj Estate bus stop. If one wants to avoid crowded beaches and spend time quietly and peacefully, then this is the best beach to visit. This long stretch of clean and quiet beach is an ideal place to spend the evenings. Children love Read more about Padubidri Beach Near Udupi[…]

Kaupu-Light-House

Kaup Beach near Udupi

Kaup Beach Kaup beach near udupi is the best beach on the coastal belt of Dakshina Kannada & Udupi. It is a beach with a difference, as it has a wonderful light house on top of a granite hill. Kapu is located around 15 kms from Udupi towards Mangalore on NH-17. One has to take Read more about Kaup Beach near Udupi[…]

Malpe-beach

Malpe Beach Near Udupi

Malpe Beach Malpe Beach is an undefiled virgin beach situated at a distance of about 66 km north of Mangalore and 6 km from Udupi.The main attraction of the Malpe beach is its never ending coastline flanked by three rocky islands on its western side. Initially Malpe was an important port on the coast of Read more about Malpe Beach Near Udupi[…]