Udupi is a city in the southwest state of Karnataka, India. Udupi, otherwise spelt Udipi and also known as Odipu It is known for its Hindu temples, including the huge, 13th-century Sri Krishna Temple, which houses a statue of Lord Krishna and attracts many pilgrims. Nearby, the ancient Anantheshwara Temple is dedicated to the god Shiva. Surrounding the Shri Krishna Temple are several temples namely the Udupi Anantheshwara Temple which is over a thousand years old..
The Corporation Bank Heritage Museum features coins dating from 400 BC, plus stamps and displays about India’s banking industry. It is widely believed that the name of Udupi was derived from its Tulu name Odipu. The Tulu name in turn is associated with a temple at Malpe, devoted to Vadabhandeshwara. According to this story, therefore, Udupi means the land of the “lord of the stars,” the moon. Located 403 kms from state capital Bangalore, Udupi is one of the top tourist attractions in Karnataka and has various educational institutions.
The small town of Manipal is a must visit for its unparalleled beauty courtesy the shores, sea, hills, rivers, museum, temples, heritage village, planetarium, and gardens. It also lends its name to the popular Udupi cuisine, is also known as Lord Parashurama Kshetra, and is famous for Kanakana kindi. Udupi cuisine has its origin in the Tulu Ashta Mathas of Udupi founded by Madhvacharya. Udupi cuisine comprises dishes made primarily from grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits. The variety and range of dishes is wide, and a hallmark of the cuisine involves the use of locally available ingredients.
Udupi has a list of exhaustive dishes: Kosambari (dal salad), Koddelu (sambar), Avalakki Upkaari (red chilli poha) and Holiges (sweet pancake). But the one masterpiece that has stood the test of time, and is near perfect is the ‘masala dosa’, Udupi’s most prized possession. Udupi cuisine has its origin in the Tulu Ashta Mathas of Udupi founded by Madhvacharya. Udupi cuisine comprises dishes made primarily from grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits.
The variety and range of dishes is wide, and a hallmark of the cuisine involves the use of locally available ingredients. The flexibility and management skills built up around the many small and big shrines and temples in Udupi constituted their comparative advantage when they started moving out of their district in the beginning of the 20th century, since then Udupi cuisione and restaurants have gained across India and the world. K. Krishna Rao is considered the doyen of Udupi hotels business.
Tourist can also visit Manipal Museum of Anatomy & Pathology in Udupi. There are numerous picture perfect beaches that are ideal for viewing sunrise and sunset located near Udupi. Overall Udupi is a place worth visiting for food connoisseur as well as pilgrims. Udupi has a local handloom sari industry that is a must buy for anyone interested in shopping in Udupi besides handicraft. There are numerous markets and shopping malls in Udupi to buy for tourist. Udupi’s economy also consists of agriculture and fishing. But is also known as the birthplace of several major banks of India. Overall Udupi is perfect for a weekend pilgrimage tour.
Well connected by road and rail with air link provided by Mangalore, Udupi is home to the renowned Manipal University, and India’s first ever private medical college, the Kasturba Medical College that attracts students from across India and world. Udupi is most well known fr its temples. The Tuluveshwara Temple, Vishweshwara Temple , Shri Krishna Matha, Shiroor Mutt are some of the most important places for visit near Udupi. Kudumari waterfalls is a adventure seekers paradise besides White Water Rafting at Sitanadi Udupi has numerous hotels resort, lodges and guesthouse that provide luxurious, mid range and budget accommodation.
