Kaup Beach Udupi

The state of Karnataka in India enjoys a long coastline of over 320kms which comprises of a number of beautiful beaches. Nature has been very kind to this state, blessing it with abundance of natural beauty. Though most of the beaches are very popular the world over, some of the beaches are less known to public. The ones which have gained worldwide acclaim have developed very well commercially to suit the needs of national and international tourists. On the other hand those few which have thankfully escaped the claws of commercialisation and state of the art technology are well intact with their natural beauty.

Kaup beach is one such beach of Karnataka which is located 12kms south of Udipi on the coastal belt of Karnataka. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of south India. Kaup beach has been a favourite tourist destination for people longing to spend some time in solitude. The cool cerulean waters, swaying coconut palms and long stretches of golden sand give an invigorating effect to people visiting this place.

The Kaup beach has a 100ft high old light house which fascinates many inquisitive tourists and is also a photographer's delight. Awesome views of the beach and its surroundings can be clicked from the lighthouse. Another place of interest for tourists in Kaup is the ruins of an old fort. People spend time discovering the fort and in taking snaps of the place. Water sports like volleyball, swimming and the like are also enjoyed by visitors here. The serene beauty of the place magnifies itself as the mushy evenings seep in through the setting sun and the sensuous breeze. It is a must visit destination for romantic couples and honeymooners.

The best season to visit Kaup is between October and December and the enjoyment doubles itself if the place is visited during the advised time period.

Kaup beach is a desired place for weekend breaks for people living in Bangalore, Udipi and Mangalore. Kaup is at a distance of 12kms from Udipi, 50kms from Mangalore and 410kms from Bangalore. The nearest railway station is of Udipi and the nearest airport is of Mangalore and via road also Kaup is well connected to all the major cities of south India.

A trip to such a place may not strike some people initially but after getting to know so much about Kaup beach surely a lot of people would love to see the spectacular beauty of his place.