Murudeshwar beach, a favorite tourist spot in South India, is situated in between Bhatkal and Honnavar. The place is highly visited by devotes of the Murudeshwar temple, 1 kms from the coastline. And apart from taking a refreshing dip in the shimmering sea, visitor's joy lies in soothing their body and soul with sightseeing, sun-bathing, adventure games and other beach activities. A number of stalls are also developed on the bank which offer the native delicacies like fresh-fruit juice, spicy fish fry, coconut sweets etc. Visitors can also showcase their energetic move towards the Kanduka Giri Hill-top and enhance their task of seeing Murudeshwar attractions.

Things to do and see in Murudeshwar
The cool breeze on Murudeshwar beach can be best enjoyed either early in the morning or late afternoon. Peace-lovers can spend their evening, watching kingfishers and seagulls diving for crabs and other creatures between the rocks. The beach also attracts visitors for the adventure of parasailing. Enthusiast can easily finds locals on the sea-beach, offering the colorful parachutes. For boat-rides, visitors can seek help of the local fishermen, who will take riders around the Kandukagiri hillock to the other section of the beach. En route, visitors can make mood to worship the 1500- years old idol of Lord Shiv, placed in the Murudeshwar temple. A massive sculpture of elephant, erected on the temple step is an added attraction of the holy shrine. While trekking down the hill, visitors can witness the magnificent Jattiga shrine, constructed on a horse-like structure. Also, a worth visit lies in analyzing the Murudeshwar Fort, situated behind the temple.

Do not miss the Statue Park, built on Kandukagiri hillock. Its main focus is the 123-foot high Shiva Statue, sculptured a few years, before.

Further, some of the hotels on the Murudeshwar beach organizes dolphin-spotting trips to Kalgudda, motor-boat race to Netrani Island, sea kayaking, sea wave rafting and banana boat rides. The participants are guided by the instructor of the said water-sports.

Murudeshwar Beach Shopping
The task of shopping in Murudeshwar carries a little focus. Most of the visitors comes here for an holy experience and usually take back home, a few framed pictures of Lord Shiva. However, compulsive shoppers can find interest in exploring the Lavancha Handicrafts on Temple Road. The shop offers traditional and therapeutic souvenirs like wall-hangings, pen-stand, jewelery box, baskets and idols of Ganapati.

Eating at Murudeshwar
Not many beach shacks are developed on Murudeshwar beach. The culinary choices extends from a simple vegetarian thali to a lavish four-course meal, offered by Naveen Seaside Restaurant, Kamat and Restaurant on Temple Road. The food-courts at Naveen Beach Resort serves up a tangy array of seafood and refreshing drinks, Shamiana Restaurant, Hotel Nisarga and Sharavathy Hotel offers an healthy options of South Indian, North Indian and Chinese food.

Getaway from Murudeshwar Beach
Idagunji Temple
This sacred temple is situated 16 kms from Murudeshwar and houses a Ganesh idol. Devotees visit the temple and follow a tradition of offering 'mashbhakdha', an idli-like eatable before the Lord. It has been learnt of that, about 58 ancient palm-leaf manuscripts that describes the cultural inheritance of present-day Uttara Canara, has been discovered in recent days.

Apsara Konda Waterfalls and Beach
Situated about 2 kms after the Sharavathi Bridge near Honavar, Apsara Konda Waterfalls is a hidden beauty in a small forest. It literally means 'Pond of the Celestial Nymphs', from where one can watch the finest view of the sunset.

Bhatkal
The ancient port town, Bhatkal is home to numerous temples dating back to the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire. The town also has many Jain monuments such as the 15th century Parshwanatha Basadi, located on the Bazaar Main Road. A worthy visit lies in observing the monolithic pillar known as Manasthamba at the temple entrance, carved marbles images and the 24 Tirthankaras engraved in black polished stone. With approaching 5 km west of Bhaktal Town, visitors can visit the lighthouse, too.
Murudeshwar Hotels
The place is developed with elite resorts and hotels which includes- Hotel Danish Regency, Benzy Intercontinental, Naveen Beach Resort, RNS Guest House, RNS Residency and Hotel Kola Paradise. Budget travelers can manage their stay in Murudeshwar Boarding and Lodging , Panchvati Guest House and Gomes Yatri Niwas. With staying in any of the mentioned hotels, visitors can experience some unforgettable moments, here and make a fruitful trip to South India.

Murudeshwar Beach Travel Information
Best Time To Visit
An ideal time to visit Murudeshwar beach is anytime between October to March.

How to reach
By Air
Goa International Airport, serves as the best option for visitors, traveling by air. It is just 220 km away from Bhatkal town, the nearest town to Murudeshwar.

By Rail
The nearest railhead is at Bhatkal(16kms). Serviced trains operate to and from the train station and connects the place with major Indian cities and towns.

By Road
State transport buses and private deluxe vehicles connects the town with the prominent towns in Karnataka. Visitors can hire available local transport from Bhatkal(16 kms) and Kollur(63 kms) and reach the beach.