Hotels near Murdeshwar

Author: Kinara Stay

A simple guide to Murudeshwar- Which places to visit and where to eat & stay near Murudeshwar?

Murudeshwar is a town in Uttara kannada district of Karnataka India. The town named after Lord Shiva is located on the coast of Arabian Sea is famous for housing the second largest Shiva Statue in the entire world. Don’t go by the above description, this place is much more than a religious abode in spite of the sheer number of temples present in the town. There are beaches, forts, gardens, and more for one to visit when they are staying at Murudeshwar. If you have never been to Murudeshwar, it is about time you paid this place a visit. Murudeshwar is quite close to other tourist spots such as Gokarna and Goa. There are quite a few restaurants and hotels near Murudeshwar that cater to the tourist crowd.

Travel, stay and eat at Murudeshwar!

It is true that there is a certain excitement in going to a new place and discovering everything by yourself but it is always good to be prepared with information. If this is the first time visiting Murudeshwar for you, here are a few suggestions on where to go, eat and stay at Murudeshwar.

  • Getting there- If you are travelling from Bangalore, getting to Murudeshwar is quite easy and hassle free. The place is just about 500 kms from Bangalore and one can choose from the following options:

    • Flight- You can book a flight from Bangalore to Mangalore, Murudeshwar is just 150 kms from Mangalore and can be covered through private vehicle, bus or train.

    • Direct train from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

    • Direct bus from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

    • Private vehicle.

  • Murudeshwar beach- Murudeshwar beach is a gem of the town and one of the most popular tourist spot. This beach is right in between a river and the sea and hosts the famous Shiva statue that everyone speaks of. The beach is clean and even though there are no water sports, you can swim or take a walk at the beach and soak in all the beach goodness.

  • Netrani Island- Netrani Island is the place to be at if you want to indulge in some scuba diving. This is a coral island is one of the best places in India for scuba diving and snorkeling. The memories you will make here will last you for a lifetime. This is also the perfect place for all the trip pictures that you want to take so badly.

  • Kinara Stay- Coming to accommodation, even though the town has no dearth of accommodations, they are all too expensive or too crowded. That is why we suggest you check out Kinara Stay, a resort near Gokarna that offers services that makes you feel at home. This home stay is not only close to Murudeshwar but it is also close to Gokarna.

  • Seafood outlets and local restaurants- When it comes to dining, the place has numerous options to dine at including local and multi cuisine restaurants. Seafood is something you should check out when you are staying here.