About four kms to the west of Udupi, Malpe is an important port of the Karnataka coast. It is situated at the mouth of the Malpe/Udyavara River. The river is navigable to small cargo boats for about ten kms during high tide. The place has fascinating natural scenic view. It has been a centre of commercial activities for a long time, and one plus point is that it is a natural port.
There are three rocky islands to the west of it. The northernmost island is called Daria-Bahadurgad, the middle one Daria-Gadara-Kallu and the southernmost is Kari-Illada-Kallu.
The Daria-Bahadurgad port is famous for its export of processed fish to foreign countries. The sea between the rocky islands and the shore is a safe anchorage for vessels during storms and rough weather. The oldest tile factory of the district, set up by the Basel Mission, exists here. Fishing and fish curing are the important industries of the place. There are temples of Balarama and Ananteshwara here. The image of Balarama has six faces. Perhaps this was originally a temple of Subramanya or Shanmukha, the six-faced deity who was named Balarama at a later date.
It is said that Basavappa Nayaka of Bidanur built the Daria-Bahadurgad fort. Malpe is going to be developed into an important fisheries port. There is also a temple of Vadabhandeshwara here. At Kodavuru, a hamlet of Malpe situated one of the two well-known Shankaranarayana temples of the district. The deity here is in a double linga form. The sport is also known as Krodhashrama.
Malpe beach is clean and calm beach beside Sea Walk and St Marrys Island 5 Kms distance. Malpe is known for its fishing harbor, St Mary’s Island and beaches.
October to January is the best time to visit Malpe. February to May hot weather and June to Septembe heavvy rainfal. The white sand, clear sky makes your vacation memorable.
visiting time from 9 am to 6 pm. and people can stay near beach till 9 pm
Malpe beach is a natural port in the Udupi District in Karnataka, India. Located about six kilometers to the west of Udupi, it is an important port and a major fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast.
