Places To Visit In Udupi Sightseeing

It is one of the most famous temples in India, also referred to as the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple. In fact, it is one of the seven Mukti Sthalas or the seven temples in Karnataka. There is also a ‘Matha’ or a place for priests, at the temple. Built in the 13th century, the Sri Krishna Temple is one of the rare temples of Lord Krishna where he is worshiped as a young boy.

A visit to Kaup beach is a must. You can spend a lovely time here by walking around the beach and listening to the sea birds and looking at the splendid sea. It is one of the most stunning coastal regions in India. There is a 100 ft lighthouse, built in 1901 by the British, situated on a small hill surrounded by palm trees and is a beautiful sight at the beach.

Malpe beach in Udupi is where you should be. With its golden brown sand, the blue sky above, the green palm trees on its side and the serene blue waters, Malpe Beach looks as beautiful as you would see a colourful painting of the sea. It is one of most popular tourist destinations of the state and offers a serene environment for you to behold.

Manipal is a beautiful town in Udupi and also has many reputed educational institutions in the area. The credit for Manipal’s development goes to the famous educationist Dr. T M A Pai. India’s first ever private medical college, the Kasturba Medical College, was set up at Manipal in 1953.

Pajaka is a beautiful village that is renowned as the birthplace of one of the most renowned philosophers of ancient India, Shri Madhavacharya. There is also a banyan tree believed to have been planted by the Acharya himself. Visitors can find many ancient sites that stand as archaeological evidence to the life and activities of the Acharya.