Malpe - Karnataka - India

Malpe is a beautiful beach town located just six kilometers from the temple town of Udupi. It is a natural port and important fishing area of the Karnataka coastline. 

 The Malpe beach is known for its charming and attractive golden brown sand and turquoise blue waters. It is lined with palm trees and the blue skies above add to the scene, providing a perfect picture. Your vacation will be complete when you lie down on the sand and enjoy every bit of the natural splendour around you, along with the cool air from the sea and shades from the palms.

 Malpe is one of the main geo-tourism attractions of India and this place is of particular interest to geologists.

 The amazing view of the sea is sure to make your trip unforgettable. The beach in Malpe is also termed as a virgin beach as its beauty remains untouched and intact. A small river, known as the Udayavara River, flows around the beach and this is also known as the Malpe River.

The beaches here are beautiful and kept clean by the locals, who are very protective of them. The place is perfect for a weekend getaway, pleasantly free of crowds. The lighthouse, located not too far from Malpe, is great too for some time alone

As this is an ecologically and geographically unique area, much importance is given by locals and tourists alike to preserve its pristine beauty - so be environmentally responsible when you visit a delicately balanced area like Malpe and have fun!

How to Reach

By Air

The Mangalore Airport is the closest airport to Malpe and Mangalore is at a distance of 50 kms from Malpe.

By Rail

 Malpe is connected with the rest of the country through Udupi railway station which is an important station in the Konkan Railway.

By Road

Just about 4kms from the town of Udupi, Malpe is connected to the rest of the state through Udupi and consequently through NH17 as Udupi is close to NH 17. Private and government buses are available to travel to Malpe.

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