Beaches Near Bangalore

Karnataka is blessed with over 300 Kms of coast line blessed with few of the most beautiful and unexplored beaches in india. The white sand beaches near Bangalore are great destinations to just unwind from the hectic schedules of the city. The tranquillity of the beaches near Bangalore is unmatched and makes it the ideal weekend destinations near Bangalore. There are few temples along the beaches on this coast line which adds to the serenity of the beautiful beaches..

Devbagh - Gods Garden!

Gods garden as Devbagh quite literally translates into is one amongst the five islands off the coast from Karwar. Devbagh is exhalted as the best amongst the five islands and arguagly so. Off the coast of Karwar and visible from Devbagh, are four other islands - Kurumgarh, Sadashivgad  Anjudeep and Sanyasi

Karwar - Inspiration for Tagore's 'Prakritir Pratishodh'!

A beach blessed with nature's grandeur Karwar is believed to be inspiration to the legendary composition of Rabindranath Tagore - Prakritir Pratishodh. Located in the Uttara Kannada flanked by Goa and Gokarna along with Devbagh and Kurumgad off its coast, Karwar is an important tourist destination in northern Karnataka

Kaup - The Light House Beach!

A gem of a beach in Dakshin Kannada, Kaup is a beach identified by the century old 34 mts high circular lighthouse with a stone masonry tower set atop a granite hill right by the pristine Kaup beach. Located between Udupi and Mangalore Kaup is one of the most serene and pristine beaches that you can find in Karnataka.

Kudle - Gokarna Beaches!

Kudle beach north of Om beach has a friendly welcoming vibe about it that is all pervasive. With numerous shacks and small cottages this small cove of Kudle flanked by Gokarna beach and Om beach on either sides is the most popular stretch here amongst the foreign tourists, both Om and Gokarna beach is about half an hour walk away from Kudlebeach..

Kurumgad..

A tortoise shaped island off the coast from Karwar is one of the five islands in this region. Kurumgad along with the other islands and Karwar is a tourist hub and a great weekend destination from Bangalore. The Kurumgad region is amongst the rare places in Karnataka where one could indulge in snorkeling and scuba diving..

Malpe - The harbour and a beautiful beach

Malpe, in the Udupi district in South Karnataka, is just 10kms from Udupi, the famous temple town. Once an important Indian port, an idyllic beach town situated on the mouth of the River Udyavara Malpe with its endless stretches of pristine palm fringed beach is an ideal destination for a quiet retreat. 

Maravanthe - A Rendezvouz with Souparkika!

Maravanthe beach is one of the most picturesque locations in South Kannada. This beautiful beach is situated 9 km east of Kundapur, Karnataka. On the western side of Maravanthe beach is the Arabian Sea, while on the eastern side runs the Saurpanika river with the NH 17 running between the two seperating sea from the river

Murudeshwar - The Towering Grace!!

Located in the picturesque landscape between Honnavara and Bhatkal; Murudeshwar, bound by the Arabian Sea and the rolling hills of Western Ghats, is a destination in Karnataka with huge potential for tourism. Murudeshwar probably has the finest white sand beach in Karnataka

Om Beach - The Abode of the Hippie Sadhu!!

Om beach about 8 Kms from Gokarna gets its name from the two semi-circular coves that join to form an inverted symbol of OM. This beach is known for its spiritual hippies – with ash smeared on their foreheads, tattoos all over their body, long hair, beard and beads all over. Om Beach is the most popular beach in Gokarna

Tanninbhavi..

A property of Mangalore port trust Tannirbhavi beach is located about 12 kms from the Mangalore town. A secluded beach Tannirbhavi beach is a great place to watch the sun go down. A far less visited beach in Mangalore Tannirbhavi is the place to head to in Mangalore if you want to get away for an evening

St Mary's Island..

The four islands of St. Mary's Islands off the malpe coast are as much a tourist's paradise as it is for the Geologists and the Historians. The distinctive geological rock formations formed by basaltic lava make St Mary's Island a unique destination in Karnataka. The shell-littered sands, swaying coconut palms and the beautiful sunset here at St Marys Island makes it a must visit during a Malpe Holiday