KARNATAKA BEACH TOUR ITINERARY

Karnataka has a 320 km long coastline, dotted with numerous beaches, that beckon invitingly to those craving for some respite, from the maddening grind of urban life. The coastline of Karnataka throws open to the visitors a picture perfect world of fascinating palm-fringed beaches. The 320-kms long coastline offers a perfect excuse for those who are looking for a vacation from their busy work schedule. The scenery and unspoilt charm of the beach areas make Karnataka beaches a must visit beach holiday destinations.

Some of the most renowned Karnataka beaches are given below.

1. Karwar Beach - Karwar has all the makings of a perfect holiday, gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful alleys. This beach site makes a good starting point for the voyage of discovering the thrills the sea, sand and sun. It is one of the most famous Karnataka beaches. Its major attractions are the Sadashivgad Hill Fort with a Durga Temple, the octagonal church, the 300-years-old Venkatrama Temple with ochre paintings and the Naganatha Temple with a sacred ant hill. The best time to visit it is September to mid-May.

2. Malpe Beach - Malpe beach is one of the popular picnic spot beaches of Karnataka due to the pristine beauty and peaceful surrounding of its virgin beach. Just a boat ride away, the St Mary's Island is another delightful holiday destination from Malpe Beach. St Mary's Island, just a boat ride away, is a delightful holiday destination. The natural harbor of Malpe, an important fishing center, is located at the mouth of the Malpe river, about 6 kilometers from Udupi. The island of Darya Bahadurgarh is located across the bay. Balarama Temple and Malpe's oldest tile factory set up by the Basel Mission are worth visiting. The best time to visit it is August to March.

3. Maravanthe Beach - Marwanthe is a unique seaside town of Karnataka, where the West Coast Highway cruises along with the Arabian Sea on one side, and the river Sauparnika rushes against a verdant mountainous backdrop on the other. It has beautiful beach nearby, which makes quite a promising site for water sports and holidaying. This is one of the foremost Karnataka beaches which offers a fabulous view with the West Coast Highway cruising along the Arabian Sea on one side and River Sauparnika rushing against a mountainous backdrop on the other. Marwanthe is a seaside town of Karnataka and its beach is ideal for water sports and holidaying. The best time to visit it is August to March.

4. Bhatkal Beach - Bhatkal Beach is a picturesque place 16-km from Bhatkal. Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, this place is a favourite tourist spot and known for the gorgeous temple perched on a hillock by the shore.

5. Murudeshwar Beach - The place is believed to have been sanctified by a piece of the Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara thrown by Ravana and has some beautiful carvings and statues. Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, the place is a favourite picnic spot.