Sri Krishna Temple
The Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, which is synonymous with the name Udupi, is situated in Car Street, the hub of religious activity. The main attraction of this temple is the 'Kanakana kindi'- a small window through which Krishna is believed to have given darshan to his devotee, Kanakadasa, a saint-ministrel. The temple is surrounded by the Eight Maths, that were founded by the great sage Sri Madhwacharya. Car street is also famous for centuries old Shiva seat, these are the temples of Sri Anantheshwara and Sri Chandramoulishwara which are thronged by thousands of devotees throughout the year.

Malpe
This place is situated 5 Km west of Udupi town and takes visitors by surprise with its natural beautiful scenes. Malpe is a major fishing harbor and a drive along its fabulous beach is indeed exhilarating. The Vadabhandeshwara Temple in Malpe is famous and the image of Sri Balarama, installed by Sri Madhwacharya can be seen here.

St. Mary's Islands
A small group of islands that are accessible by ferry from Malpe. Vasco da Gama appears to have touched the island in 1498 before he reached Calicut. The Islands are just a few scattered projections of rock rising out of the Arabian Sea round about Malpe. The northern most island is about a square mile in area and not more than 250 yards in width. It has a coconut garden, which makes it the shadiest isle of the group. It is noted for its famous basalt rocks, which have crystallized into columns and split into hexagonal mosaic. It is perhaps the only spot in India where basaltic rocks show up in such peculiar formations.

Kaup
Situated 12 Km south of Udupi, on the coastal belt that passes through the West Coast National Highway, Kaup has a lovely beach, a ruined fort and an old 100ft. high lighthouse. The two temples of Goddess Mariamma in Kaup are famous. The Jain basadis here are in ruins, but are worth a visit.

Moodabidri
Located some 55Kms from Udupi, Moodabidri has a large number of Jain Basadi's (temples), the most famous of which is Chandranatha Basadi popularly known as "Savirakambha Basadi". This Basadi is a huge structure and has 1000 pillars, no two of which are identical.

Karkala
This city is located about 38 Km from Udupi and is a famous centre of Jainism. There is a 42 foot statue of Bahubali that was engraved from a single stone at the foot of the hill on which the temple stands. The temple can be reached by climbing on a flight of 212 steps that were cut into the rock face of the hill. Some other temples located here are are Chaturmukha Basti (1587), Neminatha Basti, Anatapadmanabha Temple(1567) dedicated to Vishnu, and Venkataramana temple.

Someshwara
It lies at the foot of the Western Ghats and is about 40 Km from Karkala on Mangalore-Karkala-Agumbe Road. It is well known for the Someshwara sanctuary.

Agumbe
Located 60 Km from Udupi, Agumbe is known for spectacular sunsets, sparkling streams, verdant village vistas and an unspoilt rustic ambience. It is situated at an altitude of 826 m, in Shimoga district. Agumbe and its environs are full of exciting trekking routes. Forested trails lead from here to a jungle pond called Emkal Kere, a hillock called Nishani Gudda and to Barkana Falls.

Kollur
Amid the green canopy of the Western Ghats lies the village of Kollur, located 80 Km northeast of Udupi. Here, the Mookambika Temple, one of the seven sacred spots of the coastal region, is dedicated to the goddess of emotional power and strength. It has gold plated crest and copper roofs. Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher, is said to have visited this temple and performed penance.

Marawanthe
This seaside town is located 40 km from Udupi where the West Coast Highway cruises along with the Arabian Sea on one side, and the river Sauparnika against the picturesque Kodachardi Hills forms a backdrop on the other. Marawanthe wears the look of a fairyland at sunset when the sky turns crimson, and the golden rays of the sun are reflected in the sea as well as the river.

Kumbhashi
This place is located some 25 Km from Udupi. It is known for its Ganapathi temple, the Anegudde Vinayaka temple, which attracts several thousand pilgrims everyday.

Jomlutirtha
Fascinating waterfall in Western Ghat situated 42 Km from Udupi. This cascade of the river Sita creates a beautiful picnic spot. On the auspicious day of Ellu amavasya, several thousands of people come to have a dip in the waterfall here.

Kamalashile
It is about 32 Km from Kundapur and is a nature lover's spot that is filled with streams, caves, lush forests and much more. The holy temple of Shri Brahmi Durgapareshwari is located here.

Ottinene
Located about 40 Km north of Kundapur, Ottinane with its overhanging cliffs is an ideal place for viewing the sunset.