About Udupi
Are you a Lord Krishna devotee on a pilgrimage to the ancient country of India?
Then you must visit Udupi, where the famous Krishna Temple is situated. Located approximately 60 kms from Mangalore, Udupi is a popular Vaishnavite (an Indian sect) pilgrimage town.
This place is also known as Rajata Peetha and Shivalli. Udupi is also the abode of Madhwacharya, the great Sanskrit philosopher.
While there, you should try the local cuisine and explore the culture of the place.
Krishna Temple
Udupi is famous for its 13th ancient Krishna temple which draws thousands of Hindu pilgrims from all over the world. It is surrounded by 8 monasteries and has musicians playing at the entrance.
One can always find various traditional Indian activities like elephants helping with the Pujas and a steady stream of pilgrims coming and going.
An interesting Temple tradition is that men should enter the temple bare-chested.
Pilgrims and devotees visit the ‘Kanakana Kindi’, a small window. Legend says that Lord Krishna (a revered Hindu God) had given his blessings to a devotee named Kanakadasa.
Plan your visit during the ‘Udupi Paryaya’ festival, when one can witness beautiful and elaborate rituals.
Travelling to Udupi
Tourists can travel to Udupi via Air, Road or Rail.
The nearest airport is Mangalore which is connected to the major cities of India.
Udupi, part of the Konkan Railway line, is well connected to major cities. Book your rail tickets in advance to avoid last minute rush.
Tourists can travel by road from Mangalore or Bangalore since the roads are quite motorable.
Udupi is 420 km from Bangalore, 229 km from Hubli and 592 km from Pune.
Places to Stay
Some of the hotels where one can stay are listed below. Make sure to book your rooms in advance especially during the festival season.
1. Fortune Inn Valley View
Manipal, Udupi 576 104
Telefax: 0820-2571 101
Email: valleyview@fortunehotels.in
Fortune Inn Valley View
Web: www.fortunehotels.in
2. Hotel Janardhan
Near KSRTC Bus Stand
Udupi 576 101
Tel: 0820-252 3880
Fax: 0820-252 3887
3. Sai Vishram Beach Resort
Dombe Village, Paduvari, Byndoor
Udupi 576 214
Telefax: 08254-32 3902
Email: enquiry@saivishram.com
Web: www.saivishram.com
4. Hotel Shri Ramakrishna
Opp. Geethanjali Theatre
Udupi 576 101
Tel: 0820-252 3189
Email: srkh89@gmail.com
5. Hotel Valley View International
Akuna Matata
Manipal 576 104
Tel: 0820-257 2281
Email: vvhotels@rediffmail.com
6. Hotel Amar Comforts
NH 17, Padubidri
Udupi 574 111
Tel: 0820-257 7077
7. Akuna Matata
Mahalingeshwar Temple Road
Vchil, Udupi
Tel: 0820-250 6226
Email: akunamatata@live.in
Web: www.akunamatata-beach.com
8. Hotel Sri Laxmi
NH 17, Brahmavar
Udupi 576 213
Tel: 0820-256 1321
9. Hotel Karavali
Hotel Sharada International
NH 17, Adi Udupi
Udupi 576 103
Tel: 0820-252 2860/ 2851/ 2862
Email: hotelkaravali@hotmail.com
Web: www.karaavalihotels.com
10. Hotel Mother Palace
NH 17, Brahmavar
Udupi 576 213
Tel: 0820-256 0788
11. Hotel Sharada International
NH 17, Bannanje
Udupi 576 103
Tel: 0820-252 2913
