Seashore, Scuba Diving and the Shiva. Review on Murdeshwar

With its major attraction as the huge Shiva temple, Murudeshwar is a religious site which also serves as the connecting point for popular scuba diving destination Netrani.

Murudeshwar is home to the second tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the world. With the shimmering Arabian Sea on three sides and the magnificent Western Ghats imposing their presence on this town, it is a favourite picnic spot among the folks from Kerala and Karnataka. The beaches and the adventure activities around Netrani island are a major reason to attract tourists. The temple and fort are also the most visited spots, captivating one with their rustic charm and beauty. Nearby Netrani island is also a very popular spot for tourists as it offers excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. The Murudeshwar beach, however has become a little overcrowded and dirty due to human intervention and could be avoided

How to reach Murudeshwar:-

The nearest airport is at Mangalore Airport(165km). Most trains halt at the Murudeshwara station. Buses are also available from Bangalore.

Commuting Within Murudeshwar:-

Taxis as well as autorickshaws can be used to get around the city. Buses are also available.

Local Food and Cuisine of Murudeshwar:-

The area does not have too many choices for food and cuisine. However there are a handful of restaurants here that serve South-Indian, North-Indian and Chinese cuisines. One can indulge in local delicacies of the area such as Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Akki Roti, Jolada Roti, Idli, Vada, Sambhar, Kesari Bath, Ragi Mudde, Uppittu, Vangi Bath and traditional and local sweets like Mysore pak, Obbattu, Dharwad Peda, Chiroti etc .

About Hotels in Murudeshwar:-

Regular hotels in the budget range as well as beach resorts are available in Murudeshwara.

Best Time to Visit Murudeshwar:-

October to May is the best time to visit Murudeshwar. If you are planning to visit Murudeshwar specifically for scuba diving, then only November - January might be a good time and it is typically a good idea to find out if scuba diving is active or not as quite often, it is closed due to various reasons. MahaShivaratri is an important festival here and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It typically occurs in the month of February or March. June-September experiences heavy rainfall and should be avoided.

Ideal duration: 1-2 days