Murudeshwar Beach, with the Arabian sea roaring on the west and a serene river on the east, and famous Lord Murudeshwar in the beach is a nice beach and a popular attraction. Visitors can enjoy a pretty good bath in the Arabian sea here. A marvellous chance of getting the photographs with the huge Lord Shiva statue in the background is in offing for nature beauty lovers.
Murudeshwar offers you the magnificent natural views, sun, sand, diving and a busy beach and calm private village. One can come down to Murudeshwar beach for a great view of the sunset. It is ideal for swimming, but no water sports are available here.
Netrani Island (Pigeon Island)
Locally known as Netragudo, the Netrani Island situated approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) from Murudeshwar, is an excellent picnic spot. The Indian navy often uses this island for target practices. Besides them, the only inhabitants of the island are wild goats. This island has scuba diving facilities. There are dive shops at Murdeshwara and Goa, that regularly organize diving tripes to the island.
The island is enveloped by untamed growth of trees and climbing the step hill is not that easy. The ruins of a temple, a Roman catholic church and a mosque show the ancient past of the island. There exists a subterranean cave with openings in the south and north above the high water mark.
Murudeshwar-Beach Images
Murudeshwar beach view from the statue park
Beach with golden sand and coconut trees
Lord Murudeshwar giant statue, gopuram on the beach
Enjoy the delicious food with spectacular sea view
Fishing boats and small Islands scattered in Arabian sea
People enjoying the trek and scuba dive at Netrani Island
The famous Lord Murudeshwar in the lap and popular attraction
Arabian sea roaring on the west and a serene river on the east
Magnificent natural views, sun, sand and diving
Murudeshwar beach known for a great view of the sunset
Netrani Island is an excellent picnic spot
This island has scuba diving facilities
Sea view restaurants providing local seafood
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Address of Murudeshwar Town
Murudeshwar town is located in Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka state, India - 581350.
How to Reach
Murudeshwar city is well connected by Highways and Nearest Railways.
Distance From: Mangaluru - 155 km, Panjim - Goa - 221 km, Shivamogga - 187 km, Bengaluru - 514 km
Nearest Airport: Mangalore
Nearest Bus Station: Murudeshwar
Nearest Railway Station: Murudeshwar
Where to Stay
Several options for a stay are available for the pilgrims in the town of Murudeshwar as well as in Bhatkal which is just 16 km away.
The RNS Residency Hotel is located just beside the Murudeshwar Temple and offers sea facing rooms. Amenities like a swimming pool and a gym are also available. Apart from that, resorts are available a few kilometers away from Murudeshwar.
The Naveen Beach Resort and the Kamath Yatri Nivas are the nearest to the Temple Complex.
What to Eat
The town of Murudeshwar is host to a large number of small restaurants that serve authentic South Indian cuisine. The majority of the hotels in the town are located either near the Beach or near the Nearest Railway station. Sweets prepared from local coconut and other flavors of rice and fish curry are sure to leave you insatiated and wanting for more.
Shopping
Murudeshwar is not to be mentioned for shopping. Lavancha Handicrafts on temple road offers traditional and therapeutic souvenirs like wall-hangings, pen-stand, jewelery box, baskets and idols of Ganapati etc.
