Udupi is the most popular city which is located near Mangalore of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Udupi district in Karnataka. The city is located in the coastal region of the state at close proximity with Mangalore, Manipal and Suratkal cities. Udupi district was formed in 1997 by separating it from the Dakshina Kannada (South Canara) district.
Udupi is best known for the Krishna Mutt. This monastery comprising 8 mutts (Hindu monasteries) is located in the heart of the city. It is the main tourist attraction and a pilgrimage site for the Krishna devotees. The Krishna Mutt was founded by Madhwacharya in the 13th century.
Udupi is known by its cuisine. We can find Udupi restaurants in all corners of the world now. Apart from that, the city caters for cultural activities and provides scope for local folk arts. It is via Udupi one can reach Manipal, the regional university for health sciences. Manipal and Udupi could be termed as twin cities.
How to reach:
You can reach Udupi by road and railways. Both, public and private transportation operate well and Udupi Railway Station is situated on the Mumbai-Mangalore railway line. It is a major station on the Konkan Railway Line.
Nearest airport is at Mangalore. Udupi and Mangalore are well connected. You can hire cars from Mangalore to Udupi. Hire Car Udupi: contact 0888 885 5220
Approximate distances:
Mangalore -55 km, Manipal -7 km, Suratkal -42 km, Bhatkal -88 km,
Mumbai -900 km, Goa (Panjim) -324 km
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Udupi is well connected to Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai and Kerala. Auto rickshaws and taxis are available for local travels.
Places of interest:
Krishna Mutt is the most visited place in Udupi. It is the centre of cultural activities. Ratha Beedi (the Chariot Street) is a famous street in Udupi. The Mutt is a large complex comprising Krishna temple and a pond.
