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Karnataka’s 320 km coastline, with some exciting beaches fringed to it, adds waltz to otherwise monotonous lives of the tech-savvy software buffs that the land is so full of. An important erstwhile kingdom in the Deccan plateau, Karnataka has known many dynasties and along with it many wealth and treasures. And the sea-shore had only economic and political importance till lately, when the tourism industry flashlights were turned towards it. So if quieter beaches, where you can have all your space, excite you then Karnataka is the place to head. Bangalore with its gardens and throbbing nightlife, Hampi with its quaint Vijaynagar ruins, Mysore with its dose of sandalwood and some of the world’s best palaces – all add a lot more to your beach-trip. Besides, coastal Karnataka is a stronghold of Hindu and Jain pilgrimage with some of the best known ancient temples. Nature enthusiasts have 22 National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries waiting to be explored.

The Beaches
Malpe Beach (392 km from Bangalore): Just 6 km from Udupi is the beatific Malpe beache famous for the exotic St Mary’s Island, a boat-ride away.
Bhatkal Beach

Bhatkal Beach : A 16 km drive from Bhatkal brings you to the sprawling sands of its treasure trove – the beach and the ancient temple roosted on a small hillock by the shore. Its pristine height commands a majestic view of the Arabian sea devouring the vermilion sun.

Maravanthe Beach (525 km from Bangalore): With the West Coast Highway cruising along the Arabian Sea and the exquisite Sauparnika river serpenting against a verdant mountainous backdrop, the place looks just exotic. The beach forms an ideal jaunt for tourists with an ardor for adventure sports or looking for a languid vacation.

Karwar Beach (525 km from Bangalore): Karwar, 100 km from Goa, has all the makings of a perfect holiday destination – gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, a benign sun, glistening sands, peaceful alleys – what more can you ask for?

Murudeshwar Beach (151 km from Karwar): A lore says that the place was sanctified by the “Panchakshetras” (Five Holy Places) of Mahabaleshwara. And the intricate stone carvings and statues about the place seems to have survived the lore. The beach is impeccable fun.

Mangalore Beach (298 km from Bangalore): A fine stoppage between Goa and Kerala, Mangalore with its winding streets fringed with coconut palms, quaint houses with terracotta-tiled roofs, temples, churches and of course, some beautiful beaches. It was once a ship-building center in Hyder Ali’s time which has taken on this new role of a huge export base for coffee, spices and cashew.

How to Reach
The capital of Karnataka, Bangalore has its own airport, which is connected to all the major cities in the country like Thiruvananthpuram, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad and Mangalore. Bangalore is also directly connected to other countries, cities of the world like Singapore, Dubai, London, Oman, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia by means of Airways.

Snore by the Shore
Mayura Group of Hotels is a chain of 24 budget class hotels, 6 Restaurants and 3 Boat Clubs setup and maintained by KSTDC across the State.