Byndoor Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Byndoor

Byndoor Beach, located in Kundapura Taluk in the Udupi District of Coastal Karnataka, is one of the prime attractions of the small village of Byndoor. Located at a distance of around 45 km from the Maravanthe Beach, Byndoor Beach is known for its stunning sunsets.

According to a common belief, the beach was named after Sage Bindu, who legend says, undertook penance on the small hill of Ottinane located nearby. A sense of peace and tranquillity emanates from the beach, and thus tourists flock to it in large numbers to enjoy its serenity. It is therefore popular for travellers looking for silence and relaxation.

Another major attraction is the popular Kollur Sri Mookambika Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Parvathi. The temple is believed to have been conceived by Hindu saint, Vedic scholar and supporter of the Adwaita philosophy, Adi Shankaracharya.

Apart from this, the Byndoor Mountain, Murudeshwar, Maravanthe and Ottinane are some of the other famous places situated near Byndoor.

The Someshwara Temple is one of the oldest temples situated at close proximity to the Byndoor Beach, adjacent to the Byndoor river and the Arabian Sea. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and enshrines a lingam as well as many stunning sculptures.

The Seneshwara Temple, situated in Byndoor attracts many tourists all year round. The temple is believed to be the oldest in the area and its origin is said to date back to many centuries.

Kshitija Nesara Dhama is a place of natural beauty situated at about 75 km from Udupi in Ottinane. The place, nestled amidst lush tropical foliage of palms and coconuts, looks onto the open ocean which seems to meet the sky in a seamless horizon.

The Dhama, located on top of a small hill, provides for an unmatched panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. The Dhama is currently managed by the Department of Forests, which has set up a few rooms as well as an eatery for the travellers visiting this place.

The tariff of the rooms is reasonable and the food is fairly priced. Travellers visiting Byndoor must stay here if they wish to spend some time in the lap of nature, and enjoy peaceful sunsets and balmy ocean breezes.

Belaka Theertha Falls is situated near Byndoor, a few kilometres away from the scenic Ottinene, known for its overhanging cliffs and stunning sunsets.

Sri Ramachandra Mandira is one of the popular religious sites in Byndoor, which is visited by a number of tourists year-round. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ramachandra, popularly known as Lord Rama, who is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Krishna.

The Mahakali Temple situated in Byndoor and is believed to be more than 300 years old. The temple is currently managed by the Chitrapur Saraswat family.