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Udupi is a land of celestial beauty and lies between the abundant mountains of the Western Ghats on the east and the immense calm Arabian Sea on the west. Udupi, more commonly called ‘Parashurama Srishti;, is very popular for its huge cultural inheritance. Udupi is the place of birth of Sri Madhavacharya. He set up the Astha Mathas which is one of the main pilgrimage sites of the state. It is a belief that the name of Udupi is an origination of Odipu, its Tulu name. Whereas some others say that the name is the combination of the Sanskrit words Udu meaning stars and Pa meaning Lord and thus Udupi. Udupi is an authentic treasure trove of tourist’s pleasures. One can find a blazing layout of antediluvian graven temples, modern splendid architectural buildings, beautiful hill chains, pure forests, unending beaches and very friendly people. Spirit worship known as Bhuta kola and Snake worship known as Nagaradhane are the most important cultural traditions in Udupi. Apart from this Aati Kalanja, Karangolu and other festivals like Diwali and Christmas are also celebrated in Udupi. Udupi is better known as the seat of Madhwa rebirth which was founded by the saint Madhwacharya. The outcome of this foundation is Ashtamathas which is situated in the famous Car Street which surrounds the Sri Krishna Temple.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 576101

STD Code: 820

Info Website: udupi.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Udupi is a town in the south-west Indian State of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Udupi District. Udupi is notable for the Krishna Temple, and lends its name to the popular Udupi cuisine. Udupi, also known as Rajata Peetha and Shivalli (Shivabelli), a centre of pilgrimage, is situated about 58 km north of Mangalore and about 422 km north-west of Bangalore.Shree Krishna Temple Udipi is first among the seven places of pilgrimages. Thousands of pious devotees throng the Udupi Krishna temple all round the year to catch a glimpse of Lord Krishna. The unique feature of Shree Krishna Mutt temple is that the Lord is worshipped only through a window with nine holes called the Navagraha Kitiki. The window is exquisitely carved and silver – plated. It has been a tradition in this temple to worship the Lord only through this window. Read on to know more about the temple, the legends, the pujas & rituals and the festivals celebrated.

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Udupi Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Major airport nearby is Mangalore Bajpe airport, which is nearly 54 km away. Mangalore airport is connected to many cities India. Regular flights are available from Mangalore to Bangalore. Taxi services are available from Mangalore to Udupi costing about Rs 1,000.

By Train : Udupi railway station lies on the Konkan Railway line connecting Mangalore to Mumbai. It is well connected with all major cities in Konkan line, and also with other cities in India via Mangalore rail terminal.

By BUS : Udupi is well connected with other neighboring cities by Karnataka Road Transport Corporation buses. Regular bus services are available from Mangalore to Udupi. Tourist bus service providers ply luxury buses between Mumbai, Bangalore and Mangalore to Udupi, covering the distances at a rate of Rs 4 per km.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Rukmini Residency ; Mosque Road,Near City Bus Stand,Udupi,576101 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Janardana ; Near K S R T C Bus Stand , Udupi ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Palm Grove Beach House Resort ; Fisheries Road,Yermalbada,Udupi,574119 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Turtle Bay on Sea, Trasi – A Justa resort ; Kanchgodu, Gujjadi, Kundapur Taluk, Trasi post, Udupi District , Udupi ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Attil Restaurant ;  LAXMINDRANAGAR State Highway 65, Hayagriva Nagar, Udupi. ; M –  0820 429 3399 ; Food Serve :  Indian
• Restaurant ;Ananta Kalyani Nagar, Hayagriva Nagar Udupi. ; M –  099 01 722607 ; Food Serve :  Indian

Must Eat FoodAdd

Dal Tikki –  Pisces ; Head Post Office Rd, Thenkpete, Maruthi Veethika Udupi ; Ph/M –  0820 253 0761 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For
Onion Dosa –  Karavali Restaurant Udupi ; Edapally – Panvel Hwy, Adi-udupi ; Ph/M –  N.A ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For
Sevia ka Upma –  Woodlands Restaurants ; State Highway 37, Thenkpete, Maruthi Veethika Udupi. ; Ph/M –  N.A ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For
Besan Ladoo –  Udupi Sweets Centre ; Shri Krishna Sourabha Building, KM Marg, Udupi- 576101 ; Ph/M –  (0820) 2524699 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

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Must ShopAdd

Kanchipuram, Banaras silk sarees. ; Local Market ;  Local Market, Udupi. ; Ph/M:  0820-2522810

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

Neelkamal Bar & Restaurant ; Super Bazar, K M Marg, Udupi – 576101 ; Ph/M: (0820) 2523412 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Athithi Bar & Restaurant ; Durga International Hotel, Near City Bus Stand, Bus Stand Road, Udupi Ho, Udupi – 576101 ; Ph/M: (0820) 2536972 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

SpaAdd

Beauty Ladies Tailors ;  Baliga Arcade, Near Geethanjali Theatre, Udupi Ho, Udupi – 576101 ; Ph/M – (0820) 2530385 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Massag service
Beauty Enterprises ;  Paduthonse, Hude, Udupi Ho, Udupi – 576101 ; Ph/M – (0820) 4295100 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Massag service

FestivalAdd

Matsya jayanthi ; Venue:  Udupi ; Period :  N.A ; Details:  The kind day in the bright fortnight of caitra month is believed to be the day when God Vishnu took the incarnation of fish matsya. On that day the idol of Krishna is decorated with armour resembling a fish.
Paryaya ; Venue:  Udupi ; Period :  January ; Details:  Paryaya’ means transition or change and is an important event and festival in South Karnataka.The festival happens in once in two years and celebrates the transfer of authority of the ‘Paryaya Peetha’ and the rights of worship and management of the famous Udupi Sri Krishna Temple and Mutt from one seer of the Ashta Mutts to another.

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