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Byndoor - Nestled Between Sun, Sand And Sea

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Byndoor is famous for its beautiful beaches and glorious sunsets. Located in Kundapura, in the Udupi district of Karnataka, the little village is home to the Sri Someshwara Temple. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is present right on the seashore, giving it a truly unique setting. The stunning sculptures as well as the lingam at the temple are worth seeing.

What To See And Do

The beach village of Byndoor has several legends associated with it. The place reportedly got its name from Saint Bindu who undertook a long and hard penance at Ottinene, a little hill close to the village. A climb to the top of Ottinene can provide a wonderful view of the sea, beach, and sunset.

Tourist Places In And Around Byndoor Yet another popular tourist place at Byndoor is the Kollur Sri Mookambika temple. Maravanthe and Murudeshwar are close enough to visit. Murudeshwar has a Shiva temple surrounded on all three sides by the sea, while Maravanthe has a lovely beach.

Byndoor Weather

The weather at Byndoor is normally very pleasant, but the best months are from August to March when humidity levels dip.

How To Reach Byndoor

Byndoor is easily accessible by train as it lies on the Konkan Railway line. The village is 480 km from Bangalore, and private buses run at regular intervals from Bangalore and Mangalore to this beach village.

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How to Reach Byndoor

  • By Road
    The best way to travel to Byndoor is via road. It is situated at a distance of about 480 km from Bangalore and around 130 km from Mangalore on the Mangalore-Goa Highway. Direct buses, both state owned and private, are available from these places.
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  • By Train
    Byndoor has its own railway station on the Konkan Railway network. It is well connected to all the major cities and towns in Karnataka and other states of India. Tourists can hire a taxi or a cab from the station to visit nearby destinations.
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  • By Air
    The nearest airport connecting Byndoor to rest of the country is the Mangalore Airport. Also known as the Bajpe Airport, it is situated at a distance of about 121 km from Byndoor. Mangalore Airport is ideal for tourists coming from Middle East destinations like Doha, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Dubai and Bahrain. Domestic tourists from cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Kochi and Calicut can also reach Byndoor via this airport.
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