Bhatkal Beach - tourmet

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India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Murudeshwar

Bhatkal Beach lies at about 1 km from the highway and a distance of just 16 kilometers from the town of Bhatkal and about 60 kilometers from Mangalore. Edit

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Bhatkal beach is one of the most beautiful beaches, located near the famous Murudeshwar temple in the Uttara Kannada region. As there are many historic and important temples near the Bhatkal beach, it attracts tourists from across the country, and they mainly come to visit the beach and its nearby temples on pilgrimage. The beach in Bhatkal is picturesque with sloping coconut trees, serene waters and crystal white sands. It is a trekker’s paradise as the rugged coastline offers plenty of trekking options to those who would like a stroll on the beach and those who would like a challenge, as the hills and hillocks along the rocky shores offer plenty of obstacles to even experienced trekkers and hikers. It is an ideal spot for a beach vacation as there are many hotels and resorts dotting the hillside and the beachfront, offering accommodation to suit any budget. The rocky slopes of the Western Ghats that slope down steeply towards the Arabian Sea present nature at its rugged, raw and beautiful best.

Bhatkal Beach, Murudeshwar

HistoryEdit

Bhatkal beach, is surrounded as there are many historic and important temples near the beach. The religiously significant temples around Bhatkal give it a prominence that is uniquely its own. The Sholeshwar Temple is believed to have been built by the Chola kings in the 10th century to commemorate their victory of these areas. There are also two Jain temples dating back to the 16th century and there is also a church which has been built during the Portuguese rule of these areas. An old lighthouse dating back centuries also attracts many tourists.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available in Murudeshwara from airport and railway station.

Bus : Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Train : Nearest railway station is Murudeshwar. But some trains do not stop here. Therefore another Nearest station is Bhatkal station.

Air : The nearest airport is in Mangalore about 75 kilometers away. Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Others : Auto-rickshaws are also available in Murudeshwara.