What to expect
Highlights
- The sea-on-one-side, river-on-the-other highway strip.
- Sunset views with the Kodachadri hills behind the river.
- A long, quiet beach along the road.
Maravanthe Beach
Maravanthe is one of the most photographed stretches of the Karnataka coast, where National Highway 66 runs along a narrow strip of land with the Arabian Sea breaking on one side and the calm Souparnika river, backed by the Kodachadri hills, on the other.
Practical guide
Plan Maravanthe Beach
Typebeach
Nearest baseKundapura
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKundapura
DistrictUdupi
Place typebeach
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
Maravanthe is one of the most photographed stretches of the Karnataka coast, where National Highway 66 runs along a narrow strip of land with the Arabian Sea breaking on one side and the calm Souparnika river, backed by the Kodachadri hills, on the other.
The rare sea-road-river arrangement makes for a spectacular drive and sunset, with a quiet beach along the seaward edge.
Visiting
Maravanthe Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight; best at sunset
Best timeOctober to February; late afternoon
Entry: Free
Getting there: NH-66 near Kundapura, ~55 km north of Udupi; by car
A busy highway with a rough sea — park safely, mind traffic, swim cautiously.
Getting there
How to visit
- On NH-66 near Kundapura, ~55 km north of Udupi; best experienced by car along the coastal highway.
- Park safely off the highway; swim with care as the sea here can be rough, and there are limited facilities.
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 for the drive and sunset.
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Visitor notes
- A busy highway with a rough sea — park safely, keep children back from the traffic, and swim cautiously.
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Maravanthe Beach — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Maravanthe Beach?
October to February; late afternoon for the drive and sunset.
What are the entry fee and timings at Maravanthe Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight; best at sunset. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Maravanthe Beach?
On NH-66 near Kundapura, ~55 km north of Udupi; best experienced by car along the coastal highway. Park safely off the highway; swim with care as the sea here can be rough, and there are limited facilities.
How much time do I need for Maravanthe Beach?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Maravanthe Beach?
Nearby you can pair Kodi Beach, Kundapura (8.7 km), Kemmannu Hanging Bridge (9.6 km), Kollur Mookambika Temple (25.7 km), Barkur (28.9 km).
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