Planning for a holiday at Murudeshwar beach in Karnataka can be an exhilarating experience. Karnataka has some of the famous beaches in India. Secluded and clean the beaches are long stretches of silver sand surrounded by palm trees. About 16 kms from Bhatkal, Murudeshwar is said to have purified by Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara thrown by Ravana. If you are traveling by air, Goa airport is the nearest while Hubli is the nearest railways. Murudeshwar is located between Honnavar and Bhatkal.
Murudeshwar is known for its beautiful beach surrounded with hills and a splendid blue sea. Besides the beach Murudeshwar has temples, the Kanduka Giri and the fort of Tipu Sultan. With the wide sea on the west, looming hills on the east and coconut and areca groves close by; it attracts tourists all round the year.
On your trip to Murudeshwar beach you can enjoy buffalo race called the Kambala, the Bhuta worship and the cockfight or Korikatta. Taste the coastal delicacies; mouthwatering fish curries, variety of rice dishes and sweet dishes. Tourists also enjoy variety of fruits like mangoes, cashew nuts, jackfruit and bananas.
