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.
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Typebeach
Nearest baseKundapura
DistrictUdupi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Listed businesses3→The rare sea-road-river arrangement makes for a spectacular drive and sunset, with a quiet beach along the seaward edge.
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.
Weather in Maravanthe BeachSeasonal guide
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Today at Maravanthe Beach
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 · 47%
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
- A busy highway with a rough sea — park safely, keep children back from the traffic, and swim cautiously.
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Maravanthe Beach in pictures
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3 sights to see near Maravanthe Beach
1 nature spot near Maravanthe Beach
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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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Nearest to Maravanthe Beach, on foot
Walking routes start at Maravanthe Beach. Check the route and access before setting out, especially where a road, gate or waterway separates the stops.
- Maravanthe Beach423 m · 5 min
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Top experiences around Kundapura
3 more places around Kundapura. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
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Kundeshwara Temple
Place
templeKundeshwara Temple
10.6 km · ~18 min by cab
Kundapura’s namesake Shiva temple near the Panchagangavalli estuary, a living town shrine traditionally associated with the Alupa ruler Kundavarma.
beachKodi Beach, Kundapura
26.2 km · 21 min drive
The town-side beach west of Kundapura near the Panchagangavalli river mouth, with a long sandy shore and an active estuary landscape.
heritageBarkur
38.6 km · 31 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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Maravanthe Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight; best at sunset
Best timeOctober to February; late afternoon
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Maravanthe Beach
NH-66 near Kundapura, ~55 km north of Udupi; by car
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 Maravanthe Beach
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 Maravanthe Beach
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Maravanthe Beach
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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.
10.6 km · ~18 min by cab · 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.
15.3 km · 10 min drive
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.
25.4 km · ~42 min by cab · straight linebeachKodi Beach, Kundapura
The town-side beach west of Kundapura near the Panchagangavalli river mouth, with a long sandy shore and an active estuary landscape.
26.2 km · 21 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.
36.8 km · ~61 min by cab · straight lineheritageBarkur
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.
38.6 km · 31 min drive
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.
39.0 km · ~65 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.
40.7 km · ~68 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.
42.6 km · ~71 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.
42.6 km · ~71 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.
51.3 km · ~85 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.
54.9 km · ~91 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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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.
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 Kundeshwara Temple (10.6 km), Kemmannu Hanging Bridge (15.3 km), Kollur Mookambika Temple (25.4 km), Kodi Beach, Kundapura (26.2 km).
Read before you go
Maravanthe Beach guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Maravanthe Beach itself yet. These cover Kundapura and the wider district, with separate journeys between stops.
Around Kundapura
These guides explore Kundapura and the surrounding area. Choose a visit that fits your interests, allowing separately for travel between stops.
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How Kundapura got its name
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Yakshagana nights on the Udupi coast
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Kodi beyond the sunset
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In-depth guides to Kundapura
Written about Kundapura as a whole rather than about Maravanthe Beach — its history, its streets, and how to spend a day in it.
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One day in Kundapura
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Itinerary
Two days on the Kundapura coast
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A lower-step Kundapura plan
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Guide
Maravanthe’s sea–road–river strip
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Barkur’s scattered capital landscape
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Kodi and the Panchagangavalli mouth
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Karnataka-wide guides & itineraries
Route-level itineraries and practical guides for the rest of Karnataka.
Image credits
Photographs: JosephAssisFernandes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ashwin Kumar from Bangalore, India (CC BY-SA 2.0), SunilVanjre (CC BY-SA 4.0), JosephAssisFernandes (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.