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Karnataka on India's West Coast may not
be well known as a beach destination, but it does have
some good-looking beaches. The Beaches of Karnataka capture
a place in the list of admired beaches in India.
Some important beaches of Karnatanka are :
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KARWAR BEACH |
Karwar
Beach in india has all the makings of a perfect holiday, mild waves,
palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful alleys. This
beach site makes a good starting point for the voyage of discovering
the thrills the sea, sand and sun.
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MALPE
BEACH |
About
6 kms from Udupi is Malpe Beach, an ideal picnic spot with its
virgin beach. The endless stretch of golden sand, graciously
swaying palm trees, the clear blue sky and the gurgle of the
sea all set the perfect mood for an unforgettable holiday here.
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MARAVANTHE BEACH |
Situated 50 kms from Udupi is the Marvanthe beach, a unique seaside
town of Karnataka. The West Coast Highway cruises alongside the
Arabian Sea on one side, with the picturesque Kodachadri Hills
forming a backdrop to the Sauparnika river on the other. The beach
makes quite a promising site for water sports and holidaying
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BHATKAL BEACH |
The
picturesque Bhatkal Beach is a scenic holy place of Murudeshwar
and is known for the beautiful temple perched on a hillock by
the shore. With the roaring sea to the west, the towering hills
to the east and the coconut and areca groves nearby, the temple
attracts a lot of devotees and tourists as well.
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MURUDESHWAR BEACH |
The
place is believed to have been sanctify by a piece of the ranalinga
of mahabaleshwara thrown by Ravana and has some beautiful carvings
and statues. Bounded by the gleaming sea and rolling hills, the
place is a desired picnic spot.
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KURUMGAD |
Situated from 4 kms. from the mainland, this tortoise-shaped island
is world famous for the hilltop Narasimha Temple. Here thousands of
devotees gather during the annual jatra held on Pushya Purnima every
year in early January. One can enjoy viewing the sea and the sand.
One can also indulge in activities such as trekking, fishing,
dolphin and seal-spotting, boat rides to neighbouring islands,
diving, snorkeling, treasure hunts, guided tours, or star-gazing.
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GOKARNA |
Gokarna is famous for its narrow streets, traditional houses and
temples, the town of Gokarna is the favourite haunt of Hindu
pilgrims, Sanskrit scholars and beach buffs. Om beach, one of
Gokarna’s five famed beaches, takes the shape of an ‘Om,’ a
spiritual symbol. The other beaches in Karnataka , compact between
gigantic cliffs that project like delicate fingers into the sea,
are Gokarna, Kudle, Half Moon and Paradise.
One can visit Gokarna any time round the year.
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KAUP |
Kaup is situated 12 kms. south of Udupi, on the coastal belt that
passes through the West Coast National Highway. Kaup has a lovely
beach, a ruined fort and an old 100ft. high lighthouse. There are
two famous temples of Goddess Mariamma in Kaup. The Jain basadis
here are in ruins, but are worth a visit.
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