Located near the gorgeous Murudeshwar temple in Uttara Kannada, is this beautiful beach called as Murudeshwar Beach. About 2 km away from Murudeshwar Railway Station this amazing beach is located just adjacent to the Kanduka Giri where Lord Shiva Temple is situated. Adjacent to the beach lies a newly constructed statue of Lord Shiva which stands 15 meters high. This is indeed one of the famous tourist attractions of the region. The spiritual outlook of the place is well-complimented by this beach which constantly splashes clean water at all times of the day.
Murudeshwar beach is one of the major places to visit in Mangalore. Having said that, it is indeed one of the best beaches that Karnataka boasts of. Encompassed by picturesque hills and fringed by coconut trees and areca groves, with mighty Arabian Sea located to the west, this spell bounding beach offers amazing views of natural beauty and serene surroundings. For the magnificent view of the sunset, Murudeshwar beach is the best place to be. This place attracts millions of tourists all through the year.
The water at the beach is cool and is suitable for swimming and fishing. But during high tides, strong currents are also experienced. Mechanised Boat rides are also available. Water sports activities such as water scooter, speed boat, paragliding is also available here for the tourists. Murudeshwar Beach is well-connected with Bhatkal, which is about 15 km away. And since it is a well-known tourist destination, good arrangements can be expected for foreigner and Indian tourists. Natural beaches and temples add to the beauty of Murudeshwar making it a much sought-after tourist destination.