Beach · Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Murudeshwar
A coastal temple town in Uttara Kannada where the Murudeshwara temple sits on Kanduka Hill above the sea, with a Shiva statue of about 123 feet and a 20-storey gopuram that has a lift to the top. It is also the usual base for scuba diving at Netrani Island.
About Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar is a beach spot in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, about 450 km from Bengaluru.
The best season to visit is October to February. Avoid June to September for diving.
It is open daily from 6 am to 1 pm and daily from 3 pm to 8:30 pm.
Group trips to Murudeshwar are listed on Urban Break. Join one that is already going, or start your own and find people to go with.
- Distance
- About 450 km from Bengaluru
- Open
- daily: 6 am–1 pm; daily: 3 pm–8:30 pm
- Best season
- October to February
- Avoid
- June to September for diving
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