Malpe Beach and St. Mary's Island Day Trip

Day 1 · Tue, Sep 29
Malpe, Udupi

Malpe Beach and St. Mary's Island

  1. Malpe Fishing Harbour — Malpe harbour; watch the evening fishing activity from public areas, ~30–45 minutes starting around 4:30 PM.
  2. Malpe Sea Walk — harbour waterfront; stroll the seafront promenade for open coastal views, ~45 minutes.
  3. Vadabhandeshwara Balarama Temple — Vadabhandeshwara, near Malpe Beach; visit this well-known temple associated with the local fishing community, ~30–45 minutes.
  4. Malpe Beach — Malpe coast; enjoy the sunset and a relaxed beach walk, ~1 hour around dusk.
  5. A beachside seafood restaurant near Malpe Beach — Malpe coast; finish with local seafood, allowing ~1–1.5 hours and approximately ₹300–700 per person.

Late afternoon

Head to Malpe Fishing Harbour by 4:30 PM to catch boats returning and the bustle of the evening landing; spend 30–45 minutes watching from public areas, and keep clear of working docks and unloading crews. Then take about 45 minutes along Malpe Sea Walk for wide-open coastal views. If you’re driving, use the signed public parking near the harbour or beach and expect a little congestion around sunset; an auto-rickshaw is an easy option for the short hop between stops.

Evening

Visit Vadabhandeshwara Balarama Temple next, allowing 30–45 minutes. Temple timings can vary, so check at the entrance when you arrive—if it’s between sessions, continue to Malpe Beach and return only if time allows. Aim for the beach around dusk (sunset is roughly 6:15 PM in late September) and take a relaxed hour-long walk; swimming after dark isn’t advisable. Finish with seafood near the beach: Paradise Isle Beach Resort is a convenient sit-down choice, though beachside options and menus can be seasonal. Allow 1–1.5 hours and budget around ₹300–700 per person; confirm what’s open and the day’s catch before settling in.

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