Smriti Bhawan, Udupi

The Mangalore Airport is located close to the museum. From the airport, one can take a bus or a taxi to reach this place. The Udupi Railway station is close to this place. From the railway station, one can take a bus or a taxi to reach the museum. There are many buses that one can take to reach this museum. If not by bus one can also travel by taxi to reach this place. One can visit this museum anytime throughout the year.

There are many places where one can stay around the museum. The prices too are affordable. Some of the names of the places are White Lotus Hotel, Hotel Central Park, SPOT ON 60650 Lake View, Hotel Swadesh Heritage, Shree Krishna Leela, etc. There are also many places where one can eat food. Some of the names of the restaurants are Anand Bhavan, Madhura Veg Restaurant, Pai Tiffins Manipal, Hangyo CTF, Garden Restaurant, etc.

Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple: This temple is located on an islet that is in the middle of the River Nandini. It is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga Parameshwari. During the monsoon season, the rains enhance the beauty of the temple. This temple is well maintained and one finds many spacious areas here. The devotees can pray and recite mantras here. The atmosphere at this temple is very peaceful.

Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple: This temple is approximately 800 years old. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha. Sharavu is actually derived from the word Shara which means arrow. The temple is well maintained and clean. It is believed that if people pray to Lord Ganesha here, he relieves them from their troubles and sufferings. Prayers are also offered to Lord Ganesha before one begins any venture no matter how small it is. The rituals here at this temple are accompanied by traditional instrumental music and then chanting. Many people visit this temple at festivals like Makar Sankranti, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Dussehra.

The Kalikamba Temple: This temple is also called Sri Kalikamba Vinayaka Temple. In this temple, many deities are worshipped like Goddess Kali, Lord Ganesh, and Lord Vishwakarma. The Vishwakarma Brahmana community that consists of goldsmiths, carpenters, blacksmiths, etc caters to this temple. The Ugadi festival is celebrated on a grand scale here for approximately ten or more days. The Samoohika Upanayanam or the Mass thread ceremony as it is called is held for the Vishwakarma Brahmins of Kannada and Udupi here at this temple once every five years.

Ullal Beach: This beach is clean and well maintained and it is known for its neat seashore. Many casuarina groves surround this beach. One can enjoy a good swim in the water here. It is also a good place to watch a beautiful sunrise and sunset. The tourist can also enjoy the water sports here. They can also take a nice walk along the shore. One should also try the seafood here as it is very famous.

Kodical Beach: This beach is a popular picnic spot. One can enjoy a good sunrise and sunset here. The atmosphere at this beach is very calm and pleasant. One can enjoy a good swim in the water. The beach is also a good photography spot and the tourist can click good pictures here. The visitor can also enjoy a nice walk at the beach. One can also enjoy surfing on high tides here.

Jogi Gundi Falls: Is a beautiful place to visit. This waterfall is located amidst the dense forests of the Western Ghats. An interesting thing about this waterfall is its point of origin. This waterfall originates from a cave and runs through a hill. One has to trek to reach this waterfall. During the trek, one has to pass through the beautiful green forest. The whole atmosphere is very peaceful. This water from the waterfall falls into a pool below. One can enjoy a good swim in that pool.

The Onake Abbi Falls: The height of the waterfall is approximately 500 feet. Onake actually means a long pole that is used to grind spices in Kannada. One has to trek to reach this waterfall. During the trek, one has to pass through a dense forest where one finds abundant flora and fauna. The atmosphere here is very pleasant. From the top of the waterfall, one gets to see an amazing view of the entire waterfall and also the surrounding jungle.

Ramasamudra Lake: This lake is a famous picnic spot. It was built approximately in the last quarter of the 14th century. It is believed that this pond has healing properties and it has also never gone dry. The pond was created in the memory of Ramanatha who was the son of King Veera Bhairava.