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Alias : Kaup

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Udupi, Karnataka, India

Kapu Beach Overview

Kaup (Kapu), is a town in Udupi district of Karnataka, India. It lies on the way between Udupi and Mangalore beside National Highway 66 (previously NH-17). A road from Kaup goes to interior places like Manchakal and Shirva. It is 13 km south of Udupi (a town famous for its ancient Krishna Temple) and 40 km north of Mangalore (chief port city of Karnataka). It is famous for its lighthouse and the three Mariamma temples and a fort built by Tippu Sultan. There is a beach on the shore of the Arabian Sea and a lighthouse. Many films have been shot at this location. Kaup has three Marigudi which attracts devotees from far away places. The sea is much more rougher and intimidating compared to the gentler Malpe beach in Udupi. It is about 15 km from the university town of Manipal and is a favorite hangout for the students. The beach also sports a shack and a bar with seating in the open sky. Though the sea is mostly calm all year round, there have been isolated cases of drowning in this beach

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Udupi Tourism Guide

Udupi is a southwest district of Karnataka and it's headquarter cit Udupi is famous for ancient Sri Krishna Temple, which houses a statue of Lord Krishna and attracts thousands of pilgrims every day and is one of the most visited pilgrims site in Karnataka.

Udupi is a coastal district and part of western ghats. Even though it is known for its pilgrims sites, it also offers lot's of other attractions to tourists, especially the calm beaches, dense forest trekking routes and hidden waterfalls.

Following are few of the must visit places in Udupi district. Sri Krishna Temple in Udupi, Manipal University, Malpe Beach, St.Mary's Island, Kudlu Theertha Falls, Kodi Beach, Kapu Beach, Kollur Mookambika Temple.

Udupi has good railway and road road connectivity. And it's part of Konkan railway which is one of the must travel experience one should have in their lifetime. Udupi is located 55km from Mangalore, 217 km from Karwar, 117km from Gokarna, 147km from Shivamogga, 404km from Bengaluru, 310km from Goa.