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the east and blessed by the blue waters of the Arabian Sea
in the west, Karnataka has a 320km long coastline dotted
with unspoilt beaches and scores of temples. Some of these
beaches and temples are unknown, unsung, and undiscovered
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Karwar
With gentle waves, miles of golden sand, a tranquil
ambience, and acres of emerald foliage, Karwar has
all the makings of a perfect holiday destination.
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Kurumgad
4km from the mainland, this tortoise-shaped island
is renowned for the hilltop Narasimha Temple, which
attracts thousands of devotees during the annual jatra
held on Pushya Purnima every year in early January.
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Gokarna
With its narrow streets, traditional houses, and temples,
the nondescript town of Gokarna has become the favourite
haunt of Hindu pilgrims, Sanskrit scholars, and beach
buffs.
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Marawanthe
Take in the spectacular views at Marawanthe, a seaside
town where the West Coast Highway cruises alongside
the Arabian Sea on one side, with the picturesque
Kodachadri Hills forming a backdrop to the Sauparnika
river on the other.
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St.
Mary's Island
Another delightful getaway right across from Malpe
Harbour, is only a 30-minute boat ride away. The island
is 300m long and 100m wide and has a few palm trees.
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Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar will help you rediscover your love of
solitude. Seat yourself at a vantage point on a hillock
and watch the relentless waves crash against the rock.
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Malpe
At the mouth of the Malpe river, about 6km from Udupi,
is the natural harbour of Malpe, an important fishing
centre that enriches Karnataka's coastline with its
fabulous beach.
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Kaup
Situated 12km south of Udupi, on the coastal belt
that passes through the West Coast National Highway,
Kaup has a lovely beach, a ruined fort, and an old
100ft. high lighthouse.
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Mangalore
Ensconced on the coast, this maritime city makes a
pleasant and convenient stop between Goa and Kerala.
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