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Out of MANGALORE (90KM)

Take the family along to Kundapura, Karnataka

Located on the coast of Karnataka, less than a hundred kilometres from Mangalore, Kundapura is the ideal family holiday destination. Whether you’d like to do something with your partner, want the kids to have a good time, or ensure your parents are entertained too, there’s something for everybody.

There’s plenty to see around town. Start off with the , a 17th-century structure that has seen colourful. Head next to the place where the Panchgangavali River meets the Arabian Sea. While the beach is clean and ideal for a peaceful walk with the family, you must head to the top of the for a breath-taking view of the surrounding countryside ₹ ₹. If the family gets peckish, a little distance away is , a lovely little beach shack and one of the very few in the area ( ₹ paneer ₹. Speaking of food, try the famous chicken ghee roast at ( ₹. The fish ₹ and the fish fry ₹ are equally delicious.

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