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Nearby Attractions

Explore the cultural heritage, natural beauty, and scenic destinations in and around udupi.

Coastal Explorer 22 places across 5 attraction categories around Kundapura.
Active Listings 22

Wellness-friendly places to explore before, during, or after your stay.

Categories 5

Pilgrimage, culture, beaches, and more grouped for easy planning.

Nearest Spot UVA Meridian Bay – Resort & Spa (0 km)

Approx. km from campus.

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Curated attractions around Kundapura

Each group is arranged to help visitors combine healing, reflection, nature, and local discovery with their Ayurveda journey.

Beaches

Beaches destinations

6 places
18 km

Maravanthe Beach (18 km)

One of Karnataka’s most beautiful beaches, where the highway runs between the Arabian Sea and Souparnika River.

24 km

Trasi Beach (24 km)

A quiet western shoreline known for calm tides, open skies and long, unhurried coastal stretches.

7 km

Kodi Beach (7 km)

‘Kodi’ means shore in Kannada. Backwaters surround this sandy coastline, known for sea walks and gentle waters.

48 km

Malpe Padukere Beach (48 km)

A quieter coastal retreat near Malpe, ideal for peaceful walks and lingering sea breeze.

5 km

Malpe Beach (50 km)

One of Karnataka’s beloved beaches, known for fishing culture, sea breeze and access to nearby islands.

52 km

St. Mary’s Islands (52 km)

A cluster of four islands famed for rare basalt rock formations rising from the Arabian Sea.

Culture

Culture destinations

1 place
28 km

Shivaram Karanth Theme Park (28 km)

Cultural attraction honouring the life and works of Jnanpith awardee Kota Shivaram Karanth.

Hills & Adventure Leisure

Hills & Adventure Leisure destinations

2 places
6 km

Kodachadri Hills (60 km)

A mountain peak in the Western Ghats, known for forest trails, mist-covered slopes and protected natural heritage.

78 km

Netrani Island (78 km)

Popular for scuba diving and snorkelling, this heart-shaped island rests off the coast near Murudeshwara.

Leisure

Leisure destinations

3 places
km

UVA Meridian Bay – Resort & Spa (0 km)

A leisure destination presenting the coastal character of Udupi through hospitality, recreation and contemporary comforts.

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UVA Meridian Bay – Banquets and Convention Centres (0 km)

A spacious convention venue spread across 30 acres, widely chosen for weddings and large celebrations.

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UVA Amusement Park (0 km)

Latest addition to the UVA Ventures. Features fun water rides, adventure slides and family attractions designed for lively recreation and day-long enjoyment.

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage destinations

10 places
38 km

Kollur – Sri Mookambika Temple (38 km)

An abode of Goddess Mookambika, nestled beside the Kodachadri ranges and revered across South India.

12 km

Kumbhashi – Sri Vinayaka Temple (12 km)

One of coastal Karnataka’s most visited Ganapathi temples, known for quiet devotion and ancient lore.

2 km

Kota – Shree Amruteshwari Temple (20 km)

Also known as Halavu Makkala Thayi Temple, revered by devotees seeking blessings for children and family wellbeing.

2 km

Koteshwara – Shri Kotilingeshwara Temple (2 km)

A sacred coastal shrine linked to Brahma’s penance, ancient legends and the quiet rhythm of the Arabian shoreline.

6 km

Kodi – Green Mosque (6 km)

India’s first eco-friendly green mosque, admired for sustainable architecture, natural cooling and thoughtful design.

18 km

St. Anthony’s Shrine (18 km)

A cherished pilgrimage church embraced by the quiet coastal village of Kerekatte near Hosangady.

4 km

Stella Maris Church, Kalmady (40 km)

Meaning “Star of the Sea,” this church stands along the Arabian coast with deep maritime and spiritual legacy.

42 km

Our Lady of Miracles Cathedral, Kallianpura (42 km)

Historic Roman Catholic cathedral admired for enduring faith, graceful architecture and its long spiritual tradition.

72 km

Murudeshwara (72 km)

Famed for its towering Shiva statue, sea-facing temple and hilltop views surrounded by Arabian waters.

145 km

Gokarna (145 km)

Temple town where Mahabaleshwara worship, quiet beaches and cliffside horizons exist in rare harmony.