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Kaup (Kapu) Lighthouse Beach

Udupi, Karnataka, India

4.4 (0)

Overview

A 1901 lighthouse on black rocks splitting a long white beach — Kollywood's favourite coastal frame, at its best when the lamp starts to sweep at dusk.

Why visit: The most photogenic lighthouse-and-surf pairing on the Karnataka coast.

Things to do

›Lighthouse gallery
›Rock-ledge sunsets
›Beach swims
›Marigudi temple

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May; sunset

Entry fee

₹25–50 (lighthouse)

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

2–3 hrs

Nearby attractions

Within

13 km

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