Udupi
 Udupi a land of ethereal beauty, sandwiched between the verdant mountains of the western ghats on the east and the vast, tranquil Arabian Sea on the west. This new district, carved out of the erstwhile Dakshina Kannada, which was more aptly called "Parashurama Srishti", encapsulates the vast cultural heritage. Udupi is well known for its religious fervour and vividity of diverse cultural heritage. Udupi, known elsewhere as a Temple City is the headquarters of the district, known world over to the millions of connoisseurs of food as the birth place of Udupi Hotels. It never ceases to enchant visitors from length and breadth of the country and the world over. It is best known as the seat of Madhwa renaissance, founded by the sage Madhwacharya, outcome of which are Ashtamathas, located in the famous Car Street, surrounding the Sri Krishna Temple.
Accommodation at Udupi:
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Weather and Best Time to Visit:
It’s hot and humid here all through the year and summer and winter temperatures don’t vary by much. However, the months of
September to February are more comfortable.
Prime
Attractions at Udupi
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Sri Krishna Temple
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Eight Maths - Palimaru,
Adamaru, Krishnapura, Puttige, Shirooru, Sode, Kaniyooru, Pejavara
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Malpe
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Mangalore
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St Mary's Island
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Kaup
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Ambalpady
Access to Udupi
Air:
The nearest airport is at Mangalore (60 km), which is linked to
Bangalore & Mumbai by domestic airlines.
Rail: Konkan Railway, Rajdhani Express, Nethravati
Express passed through Udupi.
Road:
Udupi can be reached through Mangalore from Bangalore.
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