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Beaches of Karnataka

By Shruthi

Karnataka has a share of 320 km of coastline. The beaches along the coast has brought Karnataka tourism alive.

The breezy palm-fringes, humid atmosphere, clear blue skies, gentle murmur of the sea and to top it all, the authentic coastal cuisine of Karnataka promise to mesmerise you.

Here are the picturesque beaches of Karnataka...

Malpe

Malpe

6km from Udupi is this calm beach at the mouth of river Malpe. The force of nature here is sure to rejuvenate your senses. Visit the Balarama temple and the old tile factory in the vicinity while you are there.

Photo Courtesy: Phaneesh N

 

St. Mary's Island

St. Mary's Island

6km from the coast at Malpe into the Arabian Sea is the island that bears the cross placed by Vasco da Gama himself in the year 1498. The salt rocks formation makes it an interesting destination for tourists and geologists alike.

Photo Courtesy: Man On Mission

 

Karwar

Karwar

This place with pristine beach and steep valleys inspired the great Rabindranath Tagore to write his first play. Till today, Karwar has kept its inspiration going.

Photo Courtesy: Ankur Chakraborty

 

Marawante

Marawante

A perfect setting of nature with Kodachari hills at the backdrop overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Suparnika river. The golden rays of sun touches so many forms of nature here that you'd want to embrace all of it at once.

Gokarna

Gokarna

Gokarna is known as the land of the Hippie call. Whether it is the misture of culture you want to experience or simple so much solitude in the offer, Gokarna is just for you. Om beach, Kudlu beach, paradise beach, the half-moon beach...conquer them all on your next holiday.

Photo Courtesy: Happyshopper

 

Murudeshwara

Murudeshwara

The tallest Shiva statue in India is right here at the entrance of the scenic beach. While away your precious time gazing at the sea and sky for all that peace you were in search for...

Photo Courtesy: Thejas Panarkandy

 

Kaup

Kaup

A 100 ft old lighthouse here will give you a good view of the sea and the self. 12 Km to the south of Udupi is this mesmerising beach of Kaup or Kapu.

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