Murudeshwar Beach - Bhatkal

Imagine a beach bordered by roaring sea on one side and rolling hills on the other? Now, imagine the gentle swaying of coconut and areca groves adorning the beach? You would get to view this sight only at Murudeshwar Beach. Murudeshwar Beach is located between Honnavar and Bhatkal and is 1km distance away from the national highway and 386 kms away from Bangalore, Karnatka. This beach has slowly emerged as a hot tourist destination due to its pristine beauty and religious importance.

Special Attractions

• For adventure loving people, this beach is a perfect place to indulge in any kind of adventurous activities like parasailing or water sports. Some of the hotels on the beach organize sea wave rafting, sea kayaking, motor – boat race to Netrain Island, banana boat rides and dolphin spotting trips to Kalgudda. You can also rejuvenate yourself by taking a dip in the sea, going for a boat ride or sun-bathing.
• The gentle cool breeze on the beach is at its best either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Enjoy it and it would surely freshen up your mood and brighten your spirits.
• To add to your enjoyment level, there are a lot of stalls on the bank, which offers delicious local culinary items such as spicy fish fry, coconut sweets, fresh-fruit juice etc.
• Murudeshwar temple is situated on a top of a small hill named Kanduka Giri. At this temple, people get to see and idol of Lord Shiv, which is pretty ancient. Idagunji Temple, Murudeshwar Fort and Apsara Konda Waterfalls are also close to the beach.

When to visit?
The best time to visit Murudeshwar Beach is between October and March as the climate is pleasant and calm during this period. Pleasant weather conditions offer you a chance to enjoy the exotic ambience of the beach.

How to reach?
For those opting to travel by air, the nearest airport is the Mangalore airport and the Goa airport. Hubli is the nearest railhead that serves as a perfect option for those travelling by train. By road, Bhatkal is just 16 kms away by road from Murudeshwar. Visitors can hire any form of transport to reach the Murudeshwar Beach.

So, add up another place to your travel list when you visit Karnataka. After visiting Murudeshwar Beach, you would feel you have finally been to a place that has offered you an enriching experience.