Popular and Trending Places in Manipal

Located less than 15 minutes from the city of Udupi along the Malabar Coast, Manipal is famous for its universities, hospitals and financial industry. Mangalore is the nearest airport to Manipal and Udupi, the nearest train station.

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Things To See & Do

Murudeswar

Murudeswar

Famous pilgrimage destination
Located about two hours from Manipal, Murudeswar is a recognised pilgrimage destination due to the belief that a piece of the Atma-linga fell here while Raavan was carrying it to Lanka from Kailash.

5-6 hours

Suggested Time

Watersports at Panambur Beach

Watersports at Panambur Beach

Adrenaline pumping activity
Less than 1.5 hours from Manipal, Panambur Beach is perfect for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. It is known for being a clean and safe beach for tourists.

1 day

Suggested Time

Kudremukh

Kudremukh

A large tropical wet evergreen forest in Karnataka
About two hours from Manipal, Kudremukh (literal meaning: horse's face) range is known its uniquely shaped high altitude peak and impressive biodiversity. It's grassy slopes are a paradise for trekkers - both professional and amateur.

1 day

Suggested Time

Agumbe Village

Agumbe Village

Scenic sunset peak on Western Ghats
About 1.5 hours from Manipal, Agumbe Village is famous for being the shooting location of the popular Malgudi Days serial. Lush surroundings, misty air, gushing waterfalls and constant rain provide a visual delight to feast your eyes on.

1 day

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Manipal

All year round destination

  • OCT-MAR

    Peak Season

  • JUN-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • APR-MAY

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant and healthy weather with sunny skies, perfect for outdoor activities.
  • Things You'll Love:Visiting beautiful temples, exploring the university campus, eating at local outlets and soaking in the youthful vibes.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Makar SankrantiJanuary

PongalJanuary

UgadiMarch

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Popular and Trending Places in Manipal

Known for its Beach, Manipal is a hugely popular tourist spot. Thronged by tourists mainly during October, November, December, January, February and March, Manipal is a tourists’ delight. Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Ugadi are some of the most popular festivals that happen during the month of (January, January, and March consecutively.

While June, July, August and September are considered moderate season, April and May are considered off-seasons to visit the place. In peak season, i.e., in October, November, December, January, February and March you can expect pleasant and healthy weather with sunny skies, perfect for outdoor activities, whilst in the moderate season you will experience humid weather with heavy showers. In off-season the weather here is extremely hot days with temperatures going up to 40°C.

In Manipal, tourists enjoy getting indulged in visiting beautiful temples, exploring the university campus, eating at local outlets and soaking in the youthful vibes in the peak season, whereas in moderate season lush green surroundings, crisp and fresh air, day trips to nearby waterfalls and modest tourist footfall are the frequently enjoyed activities. However, if you are travelling in off-season you can enjoy visiting museums, going for weekend trips to hill stations nearby, escaping the crowds and heavy off-season discounts.

In terms of things to do or places to visit in Manipal, some of the most popular places that tourists visit are Ride to St. Mary’s Isles, Enjoy nature at Manipal End Point Park, Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Manipal

For which type of travelling is Manipal a perfect destination?

Manipal is a perfect destination for Beach themed holidays.

What are some of the most famous restaurants and eateries to explore in Manipal?

If you are a foodie, Manipal is the right place for you. Manipal has many famous restaurants and eateries for you to explore, some of which are Seashells, Eye of the Tiger and Basil Cafe.

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Manipal?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Ride to St. Mary’s Isles, Enjoy nature at Manipal End Point Park, and Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village when you are in Manipal to make a funfilled vacay.