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Sasihithlu Beach

Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

The Nandini and Shambhavi rivers meeting the sea at Karnataka's surfing beach — home of Indian surf-championship waves and empty estuary sands.

Why visit: Learn to surf where India's national championships are held.

Things to do

›Surf schools
›River-mouth sandbars
›Fishing village walk
›Mulki surf combo

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Free; surf lessons ₹1,500+

Est. budget

₹500–2,000

Duration

Half day

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