Rameshwaram

Rameshwaram

Rameshwaram is an island town located in Tamil Nadu, at about 150 km from Madurai. The island (also called Pamban Island), is connected to mainland by Pamban Bridge. Rameshwaram is the closest point to Sri Lanka. According to Ramayana, it is believed that Lord Rama constructed the bridge to Sri Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from this very island. While Rameshwaram has tremendous religious significance, […]

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Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari

The town of Kanyakumari is located on the southern tip of India’s mainland. This town is situated at the confluence of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Kanyakumari is a very popular tourist location and has immense natural beauty. Colorful and pristine beaches with swaying coconut trees, few hills where you can get a glimpse of the sandy beaches, rocky terrains, Kanyakumari will […]

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Tulunadu

Tulunadu

Tulunadu consists of two districts of Karnataka: Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. The name is mainly due to the local language “Tulu”. Being in the coastal area, there are several unspoilt beaches in this area. Some of the places here include:   Maravanthe   St. Mary’s Island   Thannirbhavi Beach Other Places There are several other places that are worth a visit: Ullal Beach Someshwar Beach […]

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Maravanthe

Maravanthe

Maravanthe Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Karnataka. Maravanthe is about 120 km from Mangalore, and is located on the Mangalore – Goa National Highway. The highlight of Maravanthe is that the national highway passes through at less than 50m from the shoreline of Arabian Sea on one side, and on the other side, you can also see River Souparnika flow at […]

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St. Mary’s Island

St. Mary’s Island

St. Mary’s Island is actually a group of four islands located about 7 km from Malpe and 12 km from Udupi in Karnataka. The largest of the four islands is the most visited and is about 1 km long and 250 m wide, and has a very beautiful landscape. On one side of this island, where you get off the ferry, you can see lines […]

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Thannirbhavi Beach

Thannirbhavi Beach

Thannirbhavi Beach is a secluded beach in the outskirts of the city of Mangalore in Karnataka which is slowly gaining popularity. This beach acts as the best alternative to highly commercialized Panambur Beach, which is located just a few kilometers away. This beautiful beach is a perfect place to see the sun disappear! This spectacular beach is quite popular among the locals, and very few […]

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Murudeshwar

Murudeshwar

Murudeshwar is a small coastal town in Karnataka that is popular for a variety of reasons. Murudeshwar is home to second largest statue of Lord Shiva in India. The beautiful and colorful statue of Lord Shiva is about 123 feet tall and is located on a small hill top right next to Arabian Sea. Statue of Lord Shiva, Murudeshwar The hill on which the statue […]

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Karwar

Karwar

Karwar is a beautiful coastal town about 15 km south of Karnataka – Goa border. Karwar is a beautiful alternate for the usually crowded beaches of Goa, and it will not disappoint you. There are several places to visit during the day, and several beaches in the area to relax in the evenings. The natural beauty of Karwar is extended as you witness River Kali […]

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Gokarna

Gokarna

Gokarna is a small temple town on the coast of Arabian Sea in North Karnataka. This town has huge religious significance, and is known for its temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Even though this is a temple town, it offers enough for all kind of tourists and travelers. Several beautiful and sandy beaches around Gokarna makes this town more than a religious place. By not […]

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