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Kaup Beach

Kaup Beach

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Half day Oct–Mar

Lighthouse beach north of Udupi

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Half day · The lighthouse beach
  1. Morning arrival
  2. Tower climb
  3. Sand walk
  4. Shore stop
  5. Return

Geography & terrain

Kaup Beach lies on the coast of the Udupi district in Karnataka, 45 km from Udupi and 60 km from Mangalore — the lighthouse beach of the region, its 26-m tower, the fishing shore and the quiet sand set on the Arabian Sea's edge.

History & culture

The beach's story runs with the coast's maritime life — the fishing settlements of the region, with the beach's lighthouse of the 1890s (one of the coast's old towers) and its role in the navigation of the Arabian Sea; the beach's modern role as the quiet stop of the Udupi circuit, with the ruins of the old Dutch-era settlement and the fishing boats, gives Kaup its lighthouse-beach character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,200–2,800/night

Mid-range

₹2,800–6,000/night

Comfort

₹6,000+/night

Things to do

Old lighthouse
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Old lighthouse

Quiet sand
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Quiet sand

Fishing shore
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Fishing shore

Dutch ruins
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Dutch ruins

Sea sunsets
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Sea sunsets

Eat & drink

  • Bisi bele bath
  • Ragi mudde
  • Mysore masala dosa
  • Coorg pandi curry
  • Mangalorean fish curry

Getting there

Fly
Bengaluru (BLR) / Mangaluru (IXE) / Hubballi (HBX)
Train
Bengaluru City / Mysuru / Mangaluru junctions
Road from Bengaluru
varies by district — 50–500 km
Getting around
Autos, metro in Bengaluru, KSRTC buses

Budget snapshot

Total
₹5,500–13,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,200–6,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹800–1,200
Per day · Activities
₹800–1,200

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Practical info

  • Language: Kannada (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Oct–Mar
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The tower's climb runs the morning hours
  • The season (Oct–Mar) holds the coast's calm
  • Pairs with Udupi for the district circuit

Frequently asked questions

The lighthouse beach of the Udupi coast.

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The tower, the sand and the fishing shore.

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Lighthouse beach north of Udupi

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