Things to do in Mulki, Karnataka
Mulki is a panchayat town located Mangaluru Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located on the Kanara coast.
23 places to visit in and around Mulki, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Padubidri Beach
Padubidri Beach is a coastal beach located at Padubidri in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. It is one of the Blue Flag-certified beaches in the country, recognized for its cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and well-maintained facilities.
Wikipedia - 2Sasihithlu Beach
Sasihithlu beach also known as Daibittil beach is located in Sasihithlu village, which is situated north of Mangaluru city, in the state of Karnataka, in India.
Wikipedia - 3St. John the Baptist Church, Permude
The St. John the Baptist church is a Roman Catholic Church situated in the locality of Permude, Mangalore taluk, India.
Wikipedia - 4Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple Wikipedia
- 5Sri Vishweshwara Temple, Yellur
Mahathobhara Yelluru Shree Vishweshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishweshwara in the Yellur village of Udupi district in the state of Karnataka, India. Vishweshwara is referred to at least in 12 rock edicts and recorded by the Kaifiyaths.
Wikipedia - 6Santhoor Subramanya Temple
Santhoor Subramanya Temple is a Hindu temple located in the village of Santhoor near Padubidri, Karnataka. Here Kartikeya is worshipped as Subramanya, lord of all serpents.
Wikipedia - 7Shree Vishnumurthy Temple
Kulai Shree Vishnumurthy Temple is located in the town of Kulai near Surathkal about 15 km north of Mangalore in the state of Karnataka, India. It is an ancient Vishnu shrine which has a statue estimated to be about 600 years old.
Wikipedia - 8St. Joseph Church, Belman
St. Joseph Church, Belman is a Roman Catholic church and Parish is located in Belmannu, Karkala taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.
Wikipedia - 9Holy Cross Church, Hospet Wikipedia
- 10Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kanajar Wikipedia
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- 15Srimanthi Bhai Memorial Government Museum · in Mangaluru
Srimanthi Bhai Memorial Government Museum Mangalore, Karnataka, Collection of archaeological and geological artefacts, a unit of Directorate of Archaeology & Museums Karnataka was founded on 4 May 1960 by Sri B.D Jatti, the chief minister of Karnataka…
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- 17Guru Basadi · in Moodubidire Wikipedia
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- 21Koti Basadi · in Moodubidire Wikipedia
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Mulki by interest
- Good with kids: Padubidri Beach, Sasihithlu Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach, Srimanthi Bhai Memorial Government Museum, Parashurama Theme Park, Karkala
- Temples and places of worship: St. John the Baptist Church, Permude, Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple, Sri Vishweshwara Temple, Yellur, Santhoor Subramanya Temple, Shree Vishnumurthy Temple
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Padubidri Beach, Sasihithlu Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach, Kadri Park
- Lesser-known places: Santhoor Subramanya Temple, St. Joseph Church, Belman, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kanajar, St Vincent De Paul Church, Katapady, Koti Basadi
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 Mulki
Best weather: Nov–Jan.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 27°C | 3 mm |
| Feb | Hot | 29°C | 3 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 30°C | 19 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 48 mm |
| May | Hot | 30°C | 183 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 28°C | 882 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 27°C | 973 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 26°C | 763 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 27°C | 399 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 27°C | 248 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 27°C | 81 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 27°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (7 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Mulki
- Nearest railway station: Mulki (MULK), 4 km away.
- Nearest airport: Mangaluru Airport (IXE), 18 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Mulki costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Mulki is not included.
Compare Mulki with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
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| Mulki | – | Nov–Jan | 23 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kinnigoli | 7 km | Nov–Feb | 33 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Surathkal | 13 km | Nov–Feb | 31 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Moodubidire | 20 km | Nov–Feb | 26 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sanoor | 22 km | Nov–Feb | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Mulki; 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 Mulki?
The best known are Padubidri Beach, Sasihithlu Beach, St. John the Baptist Church, Permude, Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple, Sri Vishweshwara Temple, Yellur.
When is the best time to visit Mulki?
Best weather: Nov–Jan.
How do I reach Mulki?
Nearest railway station: Mulki (MULK), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Mangaluru Airport (IXE), 18 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Mulki cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Mulki is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.