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Polipu Beach
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Polipu Beach is located on the Arabian Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 22th place out of 79 beaches in the Karnataka region 310.7 km away from its center, the city of Bengaluru. It is one of the beaches of Kaup settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Polipu Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Uchila Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Polipu Beach is located in Karnataka within Kaup, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This beach is simply splendid, boasting an impeccable level of cleanliness. However, one must be prepared for the steep incline and tumultuous waves. And let's not forget the slightly perplexing route to get there - just follow Google's lead and venture through a maze of houses to reach your sandy destination. But hey, who doesn't love a good adventure?"
Lila Patel
"Located approximately 13 kilometers away from Udupi and 45 kilometers from Mangalore, Kapu Beach is a serene destination that takes around 25 minutes to reach from Udupi. You can easily find buses from the service bus stand in Udupi that will take you to Kapu. Once you reach the bus-stop at Kapu, you need to travel a distance of 1.5 kilometers to reach the beach. Auto-ricksh..."
Lira Kavari
User reviews
"This beach is simply splendid, boasting an impeccable level of cleanliness. However, one must be prepared for the steep incline and tumultuous waves. And let's not forget the slightly perplexing route to get there - just follow Google's lead and venture through a maze of houses to reach your sandy destination. But hey, who doesn't love a good adventure?"
Lila Patel
"Located approximately 13 kilometers away from Udupi and 45 kilometers from Mangalore, Kapu Beach is a serene destination that takes around 25 minutes to reach from Udupi. You can easily find buses from the service bus stand in Udupi that will take you to Kapu. Once you reach the bus-stop at Kapu, you need to travel a distance of 1.5 kilometers to reach the beach. Auto-ricksh..."
Lira Kavari
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Beach surroundings
Transport
- IXE• 33.7km
- Old Bus Stand• 41.3km
- Thokur• 30.9km
Localities
- Kaup• 1.4km
- Bengaluru• 310.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Polipu Beach?
The coastline of Polipu Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Polipu Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Polipu Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Polipu Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
Polipu Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Polipu Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Polipu Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Polipu Beach?
The bar is located right on the Polipu Beach.
How far is the Polipu Beach from parking?
The Polipu Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Polipu Beach (Karnataka) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Polipu Beach (Karnataka) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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