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Udupi Shri Krishna Temple is a well-known historic Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna and Dvaita Matha located in the city of Udupi in Karnataka, India. The Matha area resembles a living Aashram, a holy place for daily devotion and living. Surrounding the Shri Krishna Temple are several temples namely the Udupi Anantheshwara Temple which is over a thousand years old.

Malpe is a natural port in the Udupi District in Karnataka, India. Located at the mouth of the Malpe River about six kilometers to the west of Udupi, it is an important port and a major fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast. The town of Malpe is associated largely with settlements of the Mogaveera fisherman community. Malpe is a hub of Mogaveera, Billava, Christian and Muslim population.

Delta Beach, also known as Kodi Bengre Beach, is located in a small village of Kodi Bengre in Udupi district, Karnataka. The beach is located at an estuary where the Swarna River meets the Arabian Sea. This place has other neighbouring small islands (locally known as "Kudru"). Delta Beach, has a mini port for fisheries.

Kapu (Kaup) is a town situated in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. It lies between the twin cities of Udupi and Mangalore, next to the National Highway 66. The villages Manchakal and Shirva are located near Kapu. It is 13 km south of Udupi and 40 km north of Mangalore. It is known for its lighthouse, the three Mariamman shrines, and the Kapu fort built by Tippu Sultan. Kapu was declared a taluk of the Udupi district by the Government of Karnataka.

Surrounded by water, lush green trees, and a never-ending blue sky, the houseboat ride is a brilliant addition to the tour itinerary. The tall palm trees create a comfortable shade on the boat, making the whole cruise an enjoyable experience. These boats in the backwaters allow tourists to experience the classic houseboat rides in Udupi, where River Swarna, Sita, and Gangavali join the seashore of Delta Beach in Kodi Bengre. The meeting point of these three rivers creates magic, especially during sailing, that can be witnessed from the boat. Furnished with all the essential amenities, the houseboat is the perfect change from a typical traveling experience. The cruise sails serenely through the tranquil backwaters of Karnataka, providing a chance to explore unique flora and fauna. The boat has an elaborate bedroom, with a comfortable double bed, bathroom, impressive lighting as well as air conditioning. A kitchen is also available on the cruises.

At Thonse, a hanging bridge, which attracts visitors, connects one of the better-known islands, Thimmankudru to the mainland. The Hanging Bridge was constructed by 2 Karnataka Engineer NCC and the bridge was named as Deepak in memory of a late NCC Cadet. The complete material for construction of this bridge was made available by local people from their own private funds, the bridge was designed by Officer Commanding 2 Kar Engg NCC and was constructed by NCC Cadets of REC Surathkal (NIIT), Manipal Institute of Technology and NITTE College of Engineering in the Year 1991. Total time taken to construct the Bridge was about twelve days. The piers had been constructed by local villagers prior to this. Now a new bridge is being constructed to link the island by a motorable road.