Things to do in Kundapura, Karnataka
Kundapra, officially Kundapura, is a town and taluka in the Udupi district of Karnataka state in India. This town was known as Coondapoor when it was part of the erstwhile South Canara district of the Madras Presidency of British India.
8 places to visit in and around Kundapura, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Maravanthe Beach
Maravanthe is a village and a beach in Byndoor Taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka, India. NH-66 runs next to the beach and the Souparnika River flows on the other side of the road.
Wikipedia - 2Kollur Mookambika Temple
Kollur Mookambika Temple is located at Kollur in Byndoor Taluk of Udupi District in the region of Tulunadu ,state of Karnataka, near Kundapur India. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Mookambika.
Wikipedia - 3Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife sanctuary in the southern state of Karnataka in India. It derives its name from the presiding deity "Goddess Mookambika" of the popular Kollur Mookambika Temple.
Wikipedia - 4Sharavathi LTM Wildlife Sanctuary
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Karnataka state in India. It is named after the Sharavathi River flowing through the sanctuary.
Wikipedia - 5Kodi Beach
A very lovely beach with white sands and absolute privacy.
- 6Koosalli Waterfalls
The Koosalli Waterfalls is a large waterfall located in a deep, rocky forest near Koosalli village in Byndoor taluk, Udupi District in Karnataka, India.
Wikipedia - 7Gude Mahalingeswara Temple
Sri Gude Mahalingeshwara Temple is an Indian temple, located in Herenjalu Kundapura taluk, Udupi district in Karnataka, India Pin code 576219. It is a God Shiva temple and has years of old history.
Wikipedia - 8Sri Vinayaka Temple, Guddattu
Guddattu Sri Vinayaka Temple is located at Kundapura, Udupi District in the state of Karnataka, India. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Ganapathy, also called Jaladhivasa GanapathyTemple, It is the only Jaladhivasa Ganapathi temple in India.
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Kundapura by interest
- Good with kids: Maravanthe Beach, Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharavathi LTM Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodi Beach
- Temples and places of worship: Kollur Mookambika Temple, Gude Mahalingeswara Temple, Sri Vinayaka Temple, Guddattu
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Maravanthe Beach, Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharavathi LTM Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodi Beach, Koosalli Waterfalls
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Kundapura
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 26°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 27°C | 3 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 28°C | 12 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 30 mm |
| May | Hot | 29°C | 136 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 28°C | 861 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 27°C | 1011 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 26°C | 797 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 26°C | 411 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 27°C | 229 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 27°C | 60 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 26°C | 6 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Kundapura
- Nearest railway station: Bijoor (BIJR), 7 km away.
- Nearest airport: Mangaluru Airport (IXE), 95 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Kundapura costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kundapura is not included.
Compare Kundapura with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kundapura | – | Nov–Mar | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Baindur | 10 km | Nov–Mar | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kollur | 16 km | Nov–May | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Chitrapur | 32 km | Nov–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kapu | 34 km | Dec–Feb | 25 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Kundapura; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Kundapura?
The best known are Maravanthe Beach, Kollur Mookambika Temple, Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharavathi LTM Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodi Beach.
When is the best time to visit Kundapura?
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
How do I reach Kundapura?
Nearest railway station: Bijoor (BIJR), 7 km away. Nearest airport: Mangaluru Airport (IXE), 95 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Kundapura cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kundapura is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.