What to expect
Highlights
- The Panchagangavalli river-mouth estuary and sandbar.
- The nearby lighthouse.
- A calm, uncrowded beach for walks and sunsets.
Kodi Beach, Kundapura
A quiet beach at Gangolli near Kundapura where the Panchagangavalli river meets the sea, with a lighthouse, an estuary and long stretches of sand. This beach guide is organized from Kundapura in Udupi district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which beach stays, seafood restaurants, taxis, cafes, rentals and sunset-friendly local services should be verified around Kodi Beach, Kundapura.
Practical guide
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Typebeach
Nearest baseKundapura
DistrictUdupi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Kodi Beach at Gangolli, near Kundapura, lies where the Panchagangavalli river (fed by five rivers) meets the Arabian Sea, forming an estuary and a long sandbar.
A lighthouse stands nearby and the beach is quiet and uncommercial, good for walks, the river-mouth view and sunsets.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Gangolli near Kundapura, ~35 km north of Udupi; reach it by road/taxi.
- Few facilities — carry water; the river-mouth currents can be strong, so swim with care.
Distance by road
- Mangaluru60 km
- Shivamogga145 km
- Chikkamagaluru145 km
- Karwar175 km
- Bengaluru400 km
Road km to Udupi; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; late afternoon.
Weather in Kodi Beach, KundapuraSeasonal guide
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Today at Kodi Beach, Kundapura
Sunrise6:20 am
Sunset6:42 pm
Golden hour best light5:42 pm–6:42 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:42 pm–7:07 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 62%
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- River-mouth currents — swim cautiously and keep clear of the channel and boats.
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Kodi Beach, Kundapura in pictures
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Kodi Beach, Kundapura — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; late afternoon
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kodi Beach, Kundapura
Gangolli near Kundapura, ~35 km north of Udupi; road/taxi
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kodi Beach, Kundapura is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Kodi Beach, Kundapura
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Kodi Beach, Kundapura
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Kodi Beach, Kundapura — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kodi Beach, Kundapura?
October to February; late afternoon.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kodi Beach, Kundapura?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Kodi Beach, Kundapura?
At Gangolli near Kundapura, ~35 km north of Udupi; reach it by road/taxi. Few facilities — carry water; the river-mouth currents can be strong, so swim with care.
How much time do I need for Kodi Beach, Kundapura?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Kodi Beach, Kundapura?
Nearby you can pair Kemmannu Hanging Bridge (12.2 km), Maravanthe Beach (24.7 km), Barkur (25.9 km), St Mary's Islands (27.9 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Nithin kusumakara shetty, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Raghavendra Nayak Muddur (CC BY 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.