Costal Karnataka Sightseeing

Gokarn

Many long-term foreign visitors come to Gokarna, as there are nice secluded beaches nearby. Four of the most beautiful beaches in India are located south of Gokarna, in the jungle.

Kudle Beach: a beautiful, kilometre-long white sand beach surrounded by palm trees OM Beach: The beach got its name because it is shaped like the auspicious Om sign. —Half-moon and Paradise—each a thirty-minute walk from one another.

Udupi
Malpe beach is one of the popular picnic spot beaches of Karnataka. St Mary's Island, just a boat ride away, is a delightful holiday destination. The natural harbor of Malpe, 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.

Karwar
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.

Bhatkal
Bhatkal Beach is located 16 kilometers away from Bhatkal. Bounded by the sea and the hills, this place is known for the gorgeous temple perched on a hillock near the shore. The best time to visit it is August to March.

Mangalore
Mangalore is the seaport town. The silvery beaches of which command breathtaking views of the sunset, especially, when viewed through the casuarina groves.