Start with Sri Krishna Matha after the main morning opening, ideally around 7:00–8:00am, before the temple area becomes busy. Allow about an hour to see the Krishna shrine and Kanakana Kindi, the small window associated with the saint Kanakadasa. Dress modestly, remove footwear before entering, and keep bags and cameras to a minimum; temple timings and access can change during special pujas. From the temple entrance, Anantheshwara Temple is only a short walk through the old Car Street area, so there is no need to take an auto. Spend 30–45 minutes here appreciating its quieter atmosphere and traditional architecture.
For lunch, walk to Udupi Anantheshwara Restaurant, near the temple district, and order a Karnataka-style vegetarian thali or a crisp dosa with coffee. Budget ₹200–₹400 per person and allow roughly an hour; service is usually quickest if you avoid the peak 12:30–1:30pm rush. After eating, take an auto-rickshaw or cab to Kaup Beach—around 15–20 km away, generally 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Agree on the fare before boarding; a one-way auto may cost approximately ₹500–₹800, while a cab is more comfortable if the weather is wet.
Reach Kaup Beach by about 4:00pm so you have time to walk along the broad shore before sunset. The historic Kaup Lighthouse is the highlight, but access is often restricted or changed during the September monsoon, so check locally rather than relying on posted online hours. Keep clear of rough water, avoid swimming in strong surf, and carry sandals or footwear that can handle wet sand. Stay through sunset—usually around 6:30pm in early September—then return to Udupi by pre-booked cab or an auto arranged through a local driver, as transport can be sparse after dark. Expect rain, slippery steps, and occasional wind on the coast, so carry a light waterproof layer and keep a little buffer in the evening schedule.
Leave Udupi around 7:30–8:00am by auto-rickshaw or app cab along Udupi–Malpe Road; the ride usually takes 20–30 minutes and costs roughly ₹250–₹600. Ask the driver to drop you near the main entrance to Malpe Beach, where you can spend an easy hour and a half on the wide, usually quieter morning sands. September can bring strong surf and occasional rain, so swim only where lifeguards permit and avoid the water if red flags are displayed. From the beach, walk across to Malpe Sea Walk for 45–60 minutes of sea views and fishing-harbor atmosphere; mornings are cooler, and small tea stalls are useful for a quick drink.
Continue to Malpe harbor for the boat to St. Mary’s Islands. Allow three to four hours in total, including waiting and boat travel. Boat services are commonly seasonal and weather-dependent, and rough seas or monsoon conditions may lead to cancellations, so confirm availability before paying and carry water, sun protection, footwear with a good grip, and a dry bag for phones. The island’s striking basalt columns are the highlight, but swimming is generally unsafe and often prohibited around the rocks. After returning to Malpe, have lunch at Udupi Garden Restaurant, budgeting about ₹300–₹600 per person; choose a coastal seafood thali or a vegetarian South Indian meal, and expect service to move at a relaxed pace.
Arrange a taxi or auto before leaving Malpe for Delta Beach in Kodi Bengre—this is a quieter river-mouth setting rather than a developed beach, and public transport is inconvenient. The ride takes approximately 30–40 minutes depending on traffic and the final approach. Spend about an hour and a half watching fishing boats, walking the shoreline, and settling in for sunset; the beach can become isolated after dark, so agree on a pickup time and begin the return to Udupi before sunset or by around 6:30–7:00pm. Carry cash, water, and snacks, as facilities near Delta Beach are limited.