Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
Start at Sri Krishna Matha on Car Street; allow about 1½ hours, especially if there’s a darshan queue. Go barefoot inside the temple precinct and dress modestly; the temple is generally open in the morning, but rituals and crowd levels can affect timings. From there, walk next door to Anantheshwara Temple for a quieter 30-minute visit. The two temples sit in the heart of Udupi’s old temple quarter, so there’s no need to arrange transport between them.
Stay on Car Street for lunch at Mitra Samaj, a long-standing vegetarian favourite. Set aside about an hour and budget roughly ₹150–350 per person; its South Indian staples are a good bet, though the lunch menu and service hours can vary. After eating, take an auto or taxi to Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village in Manipal—roughly 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. Allow about two hours to explore its restored traditional buildings and collections. Visiting arrangements and opening days can change, so check directly before setting out rather than assuming it will be open.
From Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village, take an auto or taxi to Manipal End Point. Give yourself about 45 minutes for an easy walk and views across the Swarna River valley; arrive before sunset, and bring water and shoes suited to uneven paths. If you’re relying on an auto, arrange a return pickup or confirm one can be called from nearby, as availability may be thinner later in the evening.
Start with an hour along Malpe Sea Walk, beside the harbour. It’s an easy, breezy stroll with fishing boats and coast views; go early for softer light and less heat. Then head to the jetty for the boat to St. Mary’s Island. Allow 2–3 hours for the crossing and a walk among the island’s striking columnar basalt formations. Boat trips are weather- and season-dependent, so check the service and return-boat timings at the harbour before setting out; fares and any island charges can change, so confirm the total at the ticket counter. Wear shoes you can manage on uneven rock, and bring water and sun protection.
Back near Malpe harbour, take a relaxed seafood lunch at a busy local fish-meals eatery. Ask what’s freshly landed and whether the fish is priced by portion or weight; expect roughly ₹300–700 per person. If the boats or island trip have run late, keep lunch flexible—some smaller places may wind down between lunch and dinner.
Spend about 1½ hours unwinding at Malpe Beach, where the late-afternoon light is lovely. It’s a short auto ride from the harbour, or you can walk if you’re happy with the heat and distance. Swimming conditions can be rough, so pay attention to local flags and lifeguard advice, and don’t assume the water is safe just because others are in it. Autos are usually easy to find around the beach and harbour for the return to your accommodation.
Aim to reach Kundapura around 9:00 AM, leaving time to park before heading inland to Anegudde Sri Vinayaka Temple in Kumbashi. Allow about 45 minutes for your visit; the temple is an active place of worship, so timings and queues can vary with rituals and festival days. Dress modestly, and keep some cash handy for offerings.
Head back into Kundapura for lunch at Shetty Lunch Home, a good place to try local coastal seafood. Plan on about an hour and roughly ₹300–700 per person; ask what’s fresh that day, and check whether the seafood dishes you want are available before settling in.
From town, continue west to Kodi Beach for an unhurried coastal walk and sea views. Give yourself 1–1½ hours, and bring water and sun protection—the beach is exposed, with little shade. In the late afternoon, return to Udupi via NH 66; allow around 1–1½ hours, with extra time for traffic, and arrange your return ride in advance if you’re not travelling with the same taxi.
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