Best Places To Visit In Uttara Kannada

Best Places To Visit In Uttara Kannada Near Murudeshwar Temple

Back water boating at sharavathi River

Distance from Coastal Pearl Homestay : 32Km
Duration : By Road - 30 Mins.

You will be taking around the best places on the sharavathi river. You can get full boat exclusively for your ride. You will get a chance to take a photo on coconut tree with backwater view. You will also pass by Madhuvan. We will also take you around Kerala Spot on Sharavathi River Backwater. You will also be able to view the magnificent Sharavathi Railway Bridge. This is a guided tour where the you will have an experienced boatman taking you around Sharavathi Backwaters.

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Eco Beach

Distance from Coastal Pearl Homestay : 27Km
Duration : By Road - 25 Mins.

One of the "Blue Flag ” certified beach from the International agency Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark. Also one of the best maintained beach around coastal are.This Beach possess solid waste management plants, grey water treatments plants, seating arrangements, clean drinking water, washroom, changing room, bathing facility, disabled friendly and general toilets, parking facilities, solar power plants and solar lighting. Watching the sunset view from here is really special.

Best Places To Visit In Uttara Kannada Near Murudeshwar Temple

Sharavathi Kandla Mangrove Broadwalk

Distance from Coastal Pearl Homestay : 29Km
Duration : By Road - 25 Mins.

A walk through this beautiful wooden walkway amidst the lush green Mangrove trees is one of the beautiful ways to enjoy nature and also helps in calming your mind. Its the best place to spend 1 to 2 hours easily. Moreover Mangroves are always green irrespective of the season , they are salt tolerant, helps in filtering out the heavy metals from water, and prevents erosion in coastal areas.

Best Places To Visit In Uttara Kannada Near Murudeshwar Temple

Shri Murudeshwar Temple

Marking its prominence in the array of Murudeshwar tourist places,Shri Murudeshwara temple is a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the must-visit spots of the region. The temple features the second-highest statue of Lord Shiva from all over the world and is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Arabian Sea on all sides.

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Murudeshwara Beach

Soak in the tranquility of one of the most serene places to visit in Murudeshwar the Murudeshwara beach. The beach serves as an ideal picnic spot and is a refreshing getaway for the tourist as it offers a wide range of exhilarating water adventures.

Best Places To Visit In Uttara Kannada Near Murudeshwar Temple

Apsara Konda Falls

At a distance of 500 m from Apsara Konda Bus Stop, 7 km from Honavar, 28 km from Kumta and 20 km from Murudeshwar, Apsara Konda Falls is a small waterfall located in the Uttara Kannada (North Canara) district of Karnataka. It is one of the scenic tourist places near Murudeshwar.

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Baindur / Byndoor Beach

At a distance of 30 Kms from Murudeshwar & 70 Kms from Udupi, Baindur (also spelled as Byndoor) is a small historical town situated on NH17 between Murudeswar & Udupi. Baindur is famous for many temples - Sri Seneshwara Temple, Sri Mahakali Temple and Sri Sita Ramachandra Temple, Sri Someshwara Temple situated on the beach. Baindur is also having a beautiful beach.

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Basavaraj durga island

At a distance of 1 km from Pavinakurva village, 12 km from Honnavar, 48 km from Gokarna and 36 km from Murudeshwar, Basavaraja Durga Fort was an island fortress situated in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Honnavar Taluk in Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka.

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Netrani Island

At a distance of 20 Kms from Murudeshwar, 25 Kms from Bhatkal & Netrani Island is a tiny island in the Arabian Sea which is famous for diving/snorkeling. It is also known as Netragudo & Pigeon Island. It is one of the very few places for snorkeling in Karnataka. It is also one of the top things to do in Murudeshwar.

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Gokarna Beach

At a distance of 21 km from Ankola, 58 km from Karwar, 75 km from Murudeshwar, 163 km from Panjim, 165 km from Hubli, and 514 km from Bangalore, Gokarna is a small town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is one of the top places to visit in Karnataka, and among the must-visit places

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Koosalli Waterfalls

At a distance of 45 Kms from Murudeshwar, 54 kms from Jog Falls, 95 Kms from Udupi & 20 Kms from Shiroor (on Udupi - Karwar road), Koosalli Waterfalls is a magnificent waterfall located in deep forest near Koosalli village. The waterfall is 20 Kms from Shiroor via Toodalli (also known as Soodalli) and 5 Kms from Koosalli village.

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Kudumari / Chaktikal Waterfalls

At a distance of 43 Kms from Murudeshwar, 53 kms from Jog Falls, 93 Kms from Udupi & 17 Kms from Shiroor (on Udupi - Karwar road), Kudumari Waterfalls (also known as Chaktikal Falls) is a magnificent waterfall located in deep forest near Chaktikal village. The waterfall is 17 Kms from Shiroor via Toodalli (also known as Soodalli) and 3 Kms from Chaktikal village. Chaktikal is about 5 Kms from Koosalli and can be reached by driving 2-3 Kms from Toodalli towards Koosalli and taking diversion into Chaktikal village.

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Ganapati Temple

Located on the left bank of River Sharawati, the Idagunji Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. According to the legend, Lord Ganapati stayed in this place which was known as Kunjaranya. It is said to be a place of penance selected by ancient Rishis. The importance of Idagunji is mentioned in the Skanda Purana. This temple is one of the major pilgrimage centers in Karnataka and attracts more than 1 million devotees per year

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Mirjan Fort

At a distance of 11 km from Kumta, 22 km from Gokarna, 31 km from Honavar, 59 km from Karwar and 56 km from Murudeshwar, Mirjan Fort is a beautiful fort located in the village of Mirjan near Gokarna. It is one of the most popular heritage places to visit in Gokarna.

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Udupi

At a distance of 65 km from Mangalore, 102 km from Murudeshwar, 147 km from Shimoga, 309 km from Mysore, and 403 km from Bangalore, Udupi is a famous temple town and headquarters of the Udupi district. It is also one of the most famous places of Pilgrimage in Karnataka, and among the best places to visit in Karnataka.

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Murudeshwar Fort

Next in the list of Murudeshwar tourist places, is the Murudeshwar fort that is famed from the Vijayanagara period. The fort was built back in the 15th century by the Vijayanagara kings and then renewed by the ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan.

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Statue Park

The best place to spend quality time with your family and friends is the Statue Park! The park features well-manicured lawns that are adorned with vibrant colored flowers and the striking Shiva Statue that is the second tallest in the world. If you are seeking a place to re-energize your body, then this park is a great choice.

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Kollur Mookambika Temple

Perched on the banks of Souparnika River, this temple is hailed as one of the seven Mukti Stalas which were constructed by Parashurama. It is one of the most famous places to visit in Murudeshwar in the valley of Kodachadri Peak. The famous place of pilgrimage attracts many devotees throughout the year because of its temple that is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi. It is said that this is the place where Goddess Parvathi killed the demon Kamsasuran after he was made dumb by Veerabadra, Ganesha and Shiva and got to be called Mookasuran. Later, the Goddess came to be known as Mookambika and the place where he was killed got popular as Marana Katte.

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Maravanthe Beach

Well known for its vast spread of white sands, Maravanthe is one of the most picturesque beaches in Karnataka. With a splendid backdrop of Kodachadri Hills, this beach on the Konkan coast offers a delightful excursion for all the nature lovers. It is a place where you can enjoy amazing weather throughout the winters which makes it a superb getaway for the tourists. Often also called Virgin Beach, Maravanthe Beach is a must visit for all the beach lovers.