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Top Maravanthe Hotels
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Hotels(4)|Ratings(53)|Reviews(53) Last rated Apr 19th 2013
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Maravanthe is a beach town, located near Kundapura in the state of Karnataka. The Maravanthe beach is often called a virgin beach because it has miles and miles of white sand which remains unspoilt. The seaside town of Maravanthe is not very far from the temple town of Kollur and Kodachadri Hills.
Maravanthe is situated 50 km north of Udupi and at a distance of 110 km from Mangalore. NH-17 passes close by this beach and is only about 100 meters away from the shore. On one side of it is the Arabian Sea, while on the other side is the Sauparnika River. The Kodachadri Hills lies in the background. Trasi and Padukone village are the two popular villages located near Maravanthe.
Maravanthe experiences warm summers and cool winters. Medium rainfall occurs during the months between June and August. The months between September and March are the best time to visit the beach. The starting of summers and the period following monsoons are suitable for swimming.
Water based activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving can be done at the beach of Maravanthe. Trekking is available in the Kodachadri Hills. Boat cruises can be taken on the Sowparnika River. Travellers can also take a bath in the medicinal river and visit the several temples on its banks.
Tourists visiting this place can also visit the nearby Kanchugodu fishing village. Another place to visit is a tiny village, Baindur, which is at a distance of about 45 km from Maravanthe. This village is popular because of its beach and sunset views. Not very far from this place is Ottinane, which has a rocky overhanging cliff, often referred to as Sunset Point. Another attraction at a short distance from this place is the Belaka Theertha Falls.
Kundapur is another place to visit near Maravanthe. It is at a distance of about 12 km from Maravanthe. Kundapur town is named after the popular Kundeshvara temple, which is located here. Water bodies surround the town from three sides. In the 16th century, Portuguese and German missionaries settled at this place.
St. Mary’s Island is yet another popular holiday destination not very far away from Maravanthe. Visitors can take ferry rides to reach the island. The main attractions in St. Mary’s Island are the black volcanic rock formations.
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Maravanthe is situated near Kundapur in Karnataka. The town is surrounded by the Arabian Sea in the west and River Sauparnika in the east. It is popular for boat cruises on River Sauparnika and various temples situated on its bank.
There are several attractions in and around Maravanthe. The Maravanthe Beach, with its white sands, is a major attraction. The popular Kodachadri Hills is situated in the Western Ghats, where trekking can be done.
Trasi, Padukone and Koradi villages are other popular sites located close to Maravanthe. The Belaka Theertha Falls is a popular tourist attraction near the Maravanthe Beach. Bijadi village, which lies near Maravanthe, is known for its simple yet beautiful rural community. The Kodi Beach is popular among travellers for activities like swimming.
Kundapur town, located at a distance of 14.6 km from Maravanthe, has many popular sites which include the famous Anegudde Vinayaka Temple, Siddi Vinayak Temple, Kundeswara Temple and Mekekattu Nadhikeshwara Temple.
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