Kaup - Karnataka - India

Kaup is a village town located between Udupi and Mangaluru in the state of Karnataka. The region is predominantly known for one of the most serene and pristine beaches that you can find. Owing to the greenery surrounding the beach on all sides, tourists make a bee-line towards this place for a quick weekend trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

 Kapu beach has become famous due to its beautiful landscape. The first attraction in Kapu beach is the light house on top of a huge granite hill.

 Kaup also has three temples dedicated to Goddess Mariamma and an old fort.

 The place is gorgeous from the view of photography and extremely content for those who just want to sit back and relax. Moreover, those who cannot just sit and soak in the peace and calm there are various options ranging from the speed boat or the banana or water bike.

 Snacks and beverages are available in small shops around the establishments near the beach. This place has been a hotspot for shooting for a lot of Bollywood and South Indian movies, the details lie with the locals.

 The main attraction of Kaup is beach which has a Light house. The Light House at Kaup is constructed in 1901 and 27.12 m above the base. The Light House at Kaup is open for public between 4 PM and 6 PM.

The beach has a lighthouse that was built in 1901 and is still available for the tourists to climb up and witness the ethereally beautiful landscape all around. Since it is lesser known to the people coming outside of Karnataka,this place is less crowded and that is exactly why you should visit it.

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport is Mangalore. Thereafter, you have to make a trip by road.

By Rail

 The nearest stations are at Udupi and Mangalore. Kaup is a 25-minute journey from the town of Udupi.

By Road

Owing to its apt location on the West Coast National Highway between Udupi and Mangalore, Kaup is best accessible by road. The distance between Kaup and several other places can be calculated as follows: Udupi (12 km), Mangalore (45 km), Bengaluru (410 km), and Manipal (15 km). There are regular buses that ply between the aforementioned cities/towns that connect Kaup.

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