4 Photos of NH17: Udupi - Malpe - Kaup

A week back I was on my to Bangalore and stopped over to experience the small town of Udupi a religious place due its very old Krishna temple. I also visited the nearby Malpe Beach and Kaup Lighthouse.

The highway was a scenic, beautiful drive with lush greens everywhere. There is specifically a stretch called the Belgaum – Dhaarwad highway which is 6/8 lanes wide and very well constructed! Loved it.

I will write in detail of the place in other blog posts and then update those posts over here. For now a few pics to give you the feel of the place.

Quite an ornate construction.. Krishna Temple @Udupi

Malpe Wharf

Lovely coconut leaf shelters on Malpe Beach

My first lighthouse visit! at Kapu or Kaup

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About the Author: Priyanka

Solo Traveling since 2009. Digital Nomad. Business Growth Marketeer. Wild, Socially Weird. Yoga, Minimalism, Spirituality. Vegetarian. Gujju.... and lots more adjectives. 😉