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
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.
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Typebeach
Nearest baseKundapura
DistrictUdupi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Listed businesses3→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
Sunrise6:22 am
Sunset6:11 pm
Golden hour best light5:11 pm–6:11 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:11 pm–6:36 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌓 First quarter · 48%
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.
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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Bus station
Kundapur Bus TerminalThe mapped town bus terminal for checking current local and intercity departures around the coast.
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Top experiences around Kundapura
3 more places around Kundapura. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
beachMaravanthe Beach
24.7 km · 20 min drive
A striking beach on NH-66 where the road runs on a narrow strip with the Arabian Sea on one side and the Souparnika river, backed by the Kodachadri hills, on the other.
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Kundeshwara Temple
Place
templeKundeshwara Temple
2.5 km · 31 min walk
Kundapura’s namesake Shiva temple near the Panchagangavalli estuary, a living town shrine traditionally associated with the Alupa ruler Kundavarma.
heritageBarkur
25.9 km · 26 min drive
A historic temple town north of Udupi, once a medieval capital of the Tulu country, dotted with old temples such as the Panchalingeshwara and Kalikamba and scattered ruins.
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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
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- 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
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Kodi Beach, Kundapura
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What’s near Kodi Beach, Kundapura
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Kundeshwara Temple
Place
templeKundeshwara Temple
Kundapura’s namesake Shiva temple near the Panchagangavalli estuary, a living town shrine traditionally associated with the Alupa ruler Kundavarma.
2.5 km · 31 min walk · straight lineK
Kemmannu Hanging Bridge
Place
heritageKemmannu Hanging Bridge
A 280-foot pedestrian suspension bridge built in 1991 between Padukudru and Timmanakudru near Kemmannu. The last verified status report recorded it closed as unsafe; confirm locally before travelling and do not plan on crossing.
12.2 km · 12 min drivebeachMaravanthe Beach
A striking beach on NH-66 where the road runs on a narrow strip with the Arabian Sea on one side and the Souparnika river, backed by the Kodachadri hills, on the other.
24.7 km · 20 min driveheritageBarkur
A historic temple town north of Udupi, once a medieval capital of the Tulu country, dotted with old temples such as the Panchalingeshwara and Kalikamba and scattered ruins.
25.9 km · 26 min drive
islandSt Mary's Islands
A cluster of small islands off Malpe famous for their columnar basalt — hexagonal rock pillars formed by ancient volcanic activity — reached by a short boat ride and declared a National Geological Monument.
27.9 km · ~46 min by cab · straight line
beachMalpe Beach
A clean, lively beach and fishing harbour ~5 km from Udupi — the boarding point for boats to St Mary’s Islands and a hub for water sports and seafood.
30.0 km · ~50 min by cab · straight line
templeKollur Mookambika Temple
A revered temple to the goddess Mookambika (a form of Adi Shakti) at Kollur in the Western Ghats foothills on the Souparnika river — a major pilgrimage centre and the base for the Kodachadri trek.
30.5 km · ~51 min by cab · straight line
viewpointManipal End Point
A landscaped viewpoint on the edge of the Manipal plateau overlooking the Swarna river valley and the Western Ghats — a popular garden-and-sunset spot in the university town.
31.6 km · ~53 min by cab · straight line
templeSri Krishna Matha, Udupi
The 13th-century Krishna temple founded by the saint Madhvacharya, where the deity is worshipped through a silver-plated nine-holed window (the Navagraha Kitiki); it is the seat of the eight Udupi mathas and the origin of the famed Udupi vegetarian cuisine.
33.5 km · ~56 min by cab · straight line
templeAnantheshwara Temple, Udupi
An ancient Shiva temple (Anantheshwara/Chandramouleeshwara) beside the Krishna Matha on Udupi’s Car Street, older than the Krishna temple and closely linked to Madhvacharya, who is said to have given his last discourse here.
33.5 km · ~56 min by cab · straight line
templePajaka Kshetra
The birthplace of the 13th-century philosopher Madhvacharya, about 12 km from Udupi — a quiet pilgrimage site with shrines and sacred tanks at the foot of a hill.
42.2 km · ~70 min by cab · straight line
beachKaup Beach
A beach south of Udupi at Kapu, dominated by a 19th-century lighthouse on a rocky headland that can be climbed for sweeping coast views — known for its sunsets and rock pools.
45.8 km · ~76 min by cab · straight lineWalking and driving times are real routed distances, except the few marked “straight line”, which are direct-line estimates and will read short.Routing: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Where Kodi Beach, Kundapura is
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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 Kundeshwara Temple (2.5 km), Kemmannu Hanging Bridge (12.2 km), Maravanthe Beach (24.7 km), Barkur (25.9 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.