Murdeshwar:

Visit Murudeshwar for a unique beach experience. Rediscover your love for solitude by sitting at a vantage point on a hillock and watching the relentless waves crash against the rock. Murudeshwar has a Shiva Temple and the tallest Shiva statue in India.

Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, Murudeshwar is the sort of place which makes you contemplate about life and what it means to you. The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple scape at Murudeshwar. The sea surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri on three sides. A huge 15 m. statue of Shiva towers over the town and has an overwhelming presence. The statue, which is only a couple of years old, is in a complex which encompasses the 500-year-old Shiva temple. With the roaring sea to the west, the towering hills to the east and the coconut and areca groves nearby, the temple attracts a lot of devotees. The temple is covered with Chalukya and Kadamba sculptures in the Dravidian style and is believed to be located on the spot where Ravana flung the cloth covering the Atmatlinga at Gosrakana while lifting it. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the temple. The temple has several other beautiful carvings and statues that date back to a few centuries. There is also a huge fort behind the temple said to have been renovated by Tipu sultan, the ruler of Mysore .

Mundgod - Attiveri Bird Sanctuary :

Fifteen km from Mundagod, is the Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, which has a bird life of about 79 species, including migratory birds from 22 countries, best seen between November and March. The Tibetan University, near Mundgod, offers study and research facilities in Buddhist philosophy to students from all over the world. The Ayurvedic Dispensary, run by Tibetans is renowned. Also famous are the Tibetan carpets and rugs woven by the community.

Sirsi :

Sirsi is a tranquil town, dotted with terracotta-tiled houses, Jain Basadis (temples) and ancient Hindu temples. The 16th Century Marikamba Temple enshrines a wooden deity, that is believed to have been found in a tank.The temple has a car festival once in two years. Nearby, is a scenic spot, in the midst of a lush forest, said to have been visited by the Pandavas; Sahasra Linga (Thousand Lingas) are carved from a rock-bed, situated in the middle of a swirling river.
Sri Marikamba Temple of Sirsi is a famous Devi shrine situated in northern part of the state of Karnataka. The temple is highly regarded by the devotees spread not just all over Karnataka but also in the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Every alternate year millions of devotees from remote parts of the country gather at Sirsi to participate in the famous Shri Marikamba Fair. Darshana of Devi is considered to be extremely auspicious during the time of the fair.

Sri Marikamba Temple houses a huge idol of Devi - about seven feet tall. The temple is said to have been built in the year 1689. It is in fact considered to be the biggest idol and temple dedicated to Marikamba in the state of Karnataka. People of Uttara (northern) Kannada and Dakshina (southern) Kannada districts regard Goddess Marikamba as their chief goddess of worship and a family deity. They believe that Devi dispels evil forces and protect them from natural calamities.

Location of Sri Marikamba Temple at Sirsi too attracts number of devotees. Sirsi is surrounded by hills, picturesque thick deciduous forest and several waterfalls. An altitude of 2500 feet above the sea level, ensures that Sirsi enjoys a wonderful climate at all times. Plethora of other places of tourist attraction is complimented by the good natured people of this town.

Honnavar:

This town is an important railhead of the newly constructed Konkan railway that connects this coastline; the newly built bridge across the Sharavathi river, dominates the landscape. Six km from Honnavar are the "Apsara Konda Falls"(Pond of the Celestial Nymphs) set in a picturesque setting and a fine beach that offers glorious sunsets.Fifteen km away is the well known Ganapathi temple at Idagunji.The area is also renowned for the fabulous, costumed dance drama form, Yakshagana.

Bhatkal :

135 kms south, is a historical township. The ancient port town has temples of Vijayanagar times and many interesting Jain monuments.

Kollur :

The Mookambika Temple at Kollur (85 kms from Udupi) is frequented by devotees from all over the country. Founded by Shri Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya - the temple is known for the Panchaloha image of the Goddess Mookambika. Kollur has the famous Mookambika Temple at the foot of the Western Ghats. This attractive Mookambika temple with gold plated crest and copper roofs attracts thousands of devotees. This is a well known temple in Kundapur taluq of Karnataka visited by pilgrims from all over India.

Maravanthe :

Maravanthe is 110kms north of Mangalore and has a scenic beach.

Malpe :

Malpe beach is 66kms north of Mangalore. The pristine beauty complemented by peaceful surroundings, make this beach a favourite holiday spot. The St. Mary's Island, another delightful holiday hangout, is just a boat ride away.

Udupi :

This town has the famous Krishna Temple with the Golden Chariot.It is here that the Saint Madhwacharya lived and preached 700 years ago. at Udupi Madhwacharya, the propounder of Dwaitha philosophy, lived and taught 700 years ago. Madhwacharya established the eight Sanyasi Mutts at Udupi. According to learned, the statue of Sri Krishna in the famous temple here is believed to have turned around to give darshana to the kuruba devotee, Kanakadasa, who was not allowed to enter the temple because Kanakadasa belonged to a different caste. It is best known as the seat of Madhwa renaissance, founded by the sage Madhwacharya, outcome of which are Ashtamathas, located in the famous Car Street, surrounding the Sri Krishna Temple.
The 'Paryaya' festival held once in two years when the management of the temple changes hands is a colourful spectacle drawing thousands of devotees from all over the country.

Karkala :

KARKALA GOMATESHWARA
This 52 ft. high Bahubali statue is on the Gommata Betta. He is called Gommateswara- great Gigantic and majestic Ishwara, standing nude, turning his mind away from worldly affairs. It was built in 1432 by Pandya Raja. Yearly celebrations are in February and once in 12 years "Mahamastakabhisheka" is celebrated. Be here to see how wonderful it will be to see the bathing ceremony of Gomateshwara.