The pilgrimage town of Udipi (Udupi) is located in the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is about 381 km away from Bangalore and 60 km away from Mangalore. The city is an important Viashnovite town of the state hence it is also known as Shiva belli or Shivali. Udupi is famous for its Krishna temples, Ashta Mathas, and colourful Parya festival, which draws a large number of tourists and devotees from all parts of the country. Udipi is also known for its sumptuous Udipi cuisine, which is served all over India in the restaurants.
Tourist Attractions in Udupi: Sri Krishna temple, Mookambika temple
There are many hotels in Udipi, which cater to a huge number of pilgrims and leisure travellers. Ranging from three star hotels to cheap budget hotels, Udupi offer a wide range of accommodation options. Udupi hotels are ideally located near to the major tourist spots, main market areas and are easily accessible from railway station and the bus terminals. The elegantly decorated rooms and suites of the hotels are fitted with state of the art amenities for a comfortable stay. Udupi hotels have multi cuisine restaurants, which serve Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes at nominal rates. Many hotels in Udupi have big conference halls where business meetings and various corporate events can be organized. Other facilities offered by Udupi hotels include Swimming pool, Car Parking, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Foreign Currency Exchange, Gymnasium etc. The tour and travel desk of Udipi hotels arrange exciting sightseeing trips and temple tours on request. |
