Finally, after a span of three years it was time to visit beaches. A road trip to Mangalore. Total of four including me,Raj,Srini and Santosh in his car ( SWIFT ). We started around 5 PM in the evening and destined for Sakleshpur.Reached there around 11 PM. Booked room in a hotel there and slept. Next morning, we started for Mangalore via ghat section, which had loads of coffee plantation. The road was too bad in this stretch. It took more than 3 hours to cover the last 110 kms and we reached Mangalore with stiff butts. We directly went to Santosh's brother place who stays there only, took some rest, had lunch and started for Surathkal. We visited the NIT Surathkal's private beach. Don't know about others, but I was delighted to stand on a beach.
Stayed there for a while, enjoyed the balmy breeze. Our next destination was Kaup beach on the way to Udupi. It was the perfect time to reach Kaup beach as one can enjoy the beatific sunset.
After that, we started hunting for hotel rooms to stay overnight. We couldn't find hotel rooms near Kaup beach. So, we went to Udupi, booked rooms and came back to Kaup beach to enjoy the tides in the moon light. We also carried lot of beers and food to spend time at the beach. At 1:30 AM, two police man came, who were patrolling, asked us to leave. We tried to convince, but they said its not safe and we had no other choice, went back to out hotel rooms in Udupi and slept. Next morning, woke up had good Udupi breakfast, it was yummy. Then, went to the famous Lord Krishna temple, seeked blessings and started for Malpe beach.
There, we took the ferry to visit St. Mary's island. It took around half an hour to reach the island. It was beautiful. Enjoyed a lot there, bathing in water, soothing breeze. Took the last ferry back. The view of the sunset from the ferry while coming back to Malpe beach was breath taking.
After that, we started for Mangalore. Reached around 9 PM, had dinner and stayed at Santosh's brother place. Next morning, we started for Bangalore, but this time decided to take a different route via Madikeri. There was a big stretch of land consisting of rubber plants on both sides of the road. Explored them and proceeded for Kushalnagar.
Since, we had enough time, so we decided to visit the famous Golden temple at Kushalnagar. Looked around and then proceeded for Bangalore. Around 11 pm, we reached Bangalore.
All, I can say is that it was one of my best road trips till date.
Since, we had enough time, so we decided to visit the famous Golden temple at Kushalnagar. Looked around and then proceeded for Bangalore. Around 11 pm, we reached Bangalore.
All, I can say is that it was one of my best road trips till date.
Route: Bangalore-Nelligere-Sakleshpur-Mangalore-Surathkal-Udupi-Surathkal-Mangalore-Madikeri-Kushalnagar-Mysore-Bangalore
Total Distance Travelled: around 1100 kms
For more pics visit: Mangalore and Udupi Road Trip
Total Distance Travelled: around 1100 kms
For more pics visit: Mangalore and Udupi Road Trip
