Tag: Udupi
Malpe beach water sports festival from May 7
April 25 (TravelAndy): India’s Karnataka state is set to attract tourists to its Malpe beach in Udupi district by organizing a water sports festival on May 7 and 8, said The Hindu.
Events will include jet skiing, swimming competition, surfing, kayaking, and speed boating along with boat ride to the nearby St. Mary’s Island.
The other sporting activities that will be held during the festival are throw-ball for women, tug-of-war for those above 20 years, sand sculpting and rock climbing. Continue reading Malpe beach water sports festival from May 7
Helicopter boost to Udupi tourism
February 16 (TravelAndy): A helicopter service has been started yesterday to promote tourism in the pilgrimage sites of Karnataka’s Udupi, The Hindu said.
Initially, the service, launched in Udupi’s Adi Udupi helipad, will continue for two weeks. Depending on its popularity, the service might be extended.
Visitors can now board a helicopter from Mangaluru and reach the pilgrim destinations in Udupi or Kollur. Continue reading Helicopter boost to Udupi tourism