Konkan coast beaches are known to be clean and Murudeshwar Beach happens to be one among the lot. The clean white sandy beach extends up to 2-3 km easily and offers a range of water activities. Activities involve speed boats, water scooters, parasailing, boating and even snorkelling near Netrani Island. At the north-end of the beach, there is a white beautiful temple. If you are walking on the beach during low-tide, do make it a point to visit this temple. The large Shiva statue by the shore is best viewed from this beach and the sunset will add a magical hue that works wonders for photography.

The beach is also home to a small flea market and chaat centre. One can purchase clothes, souvenirs and little trinkets at a cheap rate. Street vendors also sell pretty mirrors and lamps made of shells and conches. The chaat centre offers local delicacies and regular chaat that are delicious. Similar to international destinations, if you’d like to dine in style, then there is a restaurant constructed over pillars that are embedded in the sand. This gives an illusion of a floating restaurant. This vegetarian restaurant may not serve the best food but is worth the experience.

Soak in the tranquility of one of the most serene places to visit in Murudeshwar the Murudeshwara beach. The beach serves as an ideal picnic spot and is a refreshing getaway for the tourist as it offers a wide range of exhilarating water adventures.

Right from bird watching to boating business there is everything at this beach to spend quality time with your friends and family.  Something that one must not miss is the sunset view as at this time the sun displays beautiful color and contrasts with sparkling water, which will just melt your heart away.

The beach overlooks the Lord Shiva statue and caters as a perfect relaxing spot. The surroundings of the beach are covered with lush green foliage and the sparkling golden sand is arched by the coconut grooves that add up to the beauty of the beach.

 

Best Time To Visit Murudeshwar Beach

 Winter season from October to February is the best time to visit Murudeshwar. Winter is the perfect time to explore the sea life of Murudeshwar and weather provides cool, pleasant sightseeing. Also, adventure activities like scuba diving are usually open from November. If you are planning to visit Murudeshwar for scuba diving, then November to January is the best time to visit this sacred place.

 

Peak Season In Murudeshwar Beach

December to January, Maha Shivaratri and May to June are the peak seasons in Murudeshwar. December and January is the busiest season in Murudeshwar and it is also the New Year holiday time, which attracts a large number of travelers visiting this place and hotels are usually expensive during this season. Maha Shivaratri is the major festival celebrated at this temple in a grand scale, attracting thousands of people from Karnataka and the nearby states during this season. Summer would be quite hot and humid but the evenings are pleasant with cool breeze.

 

Murudeshwar weather

Winter Season (October to February): The weather of Murudeshwar is pleasant during winters. The minimum temperature recorded is 14? and the maximum temperature goes up to 28?. These temperatures provide cool, pleasant climates and also make for optimum temperatures for sightseeing and visiting all the great natural spots. This is also the peak season for travelers, especially for those who are specifically here with the purpose of scuba diving. During the winter month of February, visitors of Murudeshwar can also witness the celebration of the much-awaited festival of Maha Shivratri. As a town that honors and celebrates the triumphs of Lord Shiva throughout the year, Maha Shivratri is a significant festival for all locals and visiting tourists or pilgrims alike.

Summer Season (March to June): The weather during summers remains warm and Hot in the city during this time. Hence this makes summer months a not so ideal time to visit Murudeshwar, However, people can enjoy resting in their stays and have evening walks, as well as sports, owing to hot days, as the heat may affect individuals differently. Temperature goes up to 35? and dips down to 20? during the season.

Monsoon Season (July to September): In the monsoon season heavy rainfalls are witnessed during monsoons with strong winds lashing the region. Monsoon season should be avoided while planning to visit this city as traveling around can become difficult. However, during these months, the temperatures may drop to a cold low, and the waterfalls and lakes in and around Murudeshwar are also filled to the brim, making it a beautiful sight to witness and enjoy.

 

How to Reach Murudeshwar Beach

Murudeshwar is ably connected to the rest of the Indian territory by both railways and roadways. Regular rail and bus services ply to and fro Murudeshwar. There is, however, no direct flight connectivity to Murudeshwar. The nearest airport is in Mangalore, approximately 137 km away from Murudeshwar.

By flight- There is no direct flight connectivity to Murudeshwar. The nearest airport is in Mangalore, some 137 km away from the same. You can take a taxi once you touch down at Mangalore Airport.

By road- Regular bus services ply to and fro the city of Murudeshwar. They operate on a regular basis, through well-connected states, as well as, national highways from places like Bengaluru, Mysuru, Udupi etc. You can also take shared taxis or cabs for the same route.

By train- Murudeshwar is well connected to the rest of India via railways as well. Regular rail services operate on a daily basis to and fro Murudeshwar. Murudeshwar Junction is the principal railway station that serves the city of Murudeshwar.


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