Bangalore to Udupi: distance, travel time and trip plan

About Udupi

Udupi is best known for the Sri Krishna Matha, a temple town with a strong tradition of vegetarian cooking that gave its name to restaurants across India. A short drive away, Malpe has a long beach and the departure point for boats to St Mary’s Islands.

The trip works well as a two-day break, and it combines easily with Mangaluru on one side and Gokarna on the other. Boats to the islands do not run in the heavy monsoon months, so check before you plan around them.

Things to do in Udupi

• Sri Krishna Matha temple
• Malpe beach
• Boat trip to St Mary’s Islands, when running
• Kaup beach and its lighthouse
• Udupi meals at local restaurants

Who Udupi suits

Families, food lovers and travellers who want a calm coastal stop with a temple.

Getting to Udupi from Bengaluru

Udupi has a railway station on the coastal line, and the nearest airport is Mangaluru, roughly 60 km away. Driving from Bengaluru takes about eight hours, and overnight buses run regularly.

A sample Udupi trip from Bangalore

Day one: arrive and visit the Sri Krishna Matha, then eat locally. Day two: Malpe in the morning and the island boat trip, if running, then Kaup beach in the evening before the drive back.

Planning tips for Udupi

• Check temple timings, because the main temple closes for part of the day.
• Confirm the St Mary’s Islands boat schedule before you set out.
• Combine with Mangaluru or Gokarna to make the long drive worth it.

Stays and planning

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