Maravanthe Beach

Located in Maravanthe town in Karnataka, Maravanthe beach is a hidden gem as far as beach destinations in India are concerned. Maravanthe has the Arabian Sea to its right and the Sauparnika River on its left adding a different charm to it. Thanks to the long stretch of white sand shore that runs into many miles, Maravanthe beach is often referred to as the Virgin beach. One aspect that revs up the charm of this beach is its proximity to Kollur and the Kodachadri hills. The best time to visit Maravanthe is from September to March when the swimming opportunity at the beach is at its best. The endless sand trail, the calming sea making its presence felt at the side and the palm tree lined coastal route make up for a perfect beach vacation.
Situated at a distance of nine kilometres from the Kundapur district in Karnataka, the Maravanthe Beach is one of the most scenic beaches to visit in the state. Although not prominently visible on the tourist map, but the Maravanthe Beach is one whose beauty has led a lot of explorers and avid travellers to visit this place driven by the passion to see some of the most beautiful and most offbeat places on the face of Earth. What really makes the Maravanthe Beach so unique is the fact that it is surrounded by two beautiful water bodies, namely the Arabian Sea on the western side, while the placid and amazing Sauparnika River on the eastern side. Adding to the beauty and charm of the Maravanthe Beach is the rich flora bordering the pristine sands of the beach. The lush green vegetation that surrounds the Maravanthe Beach makes the place look even more beautiful and is capable of inspiring the biggest of poets with its enchanting beauty. The green cover also offers a sense of freshness, calmness and peace to the already quiet Maravanthe Beach.

The Maravanthe Beach is a perfect place for picnic and thus families from the neighbouring towns do come here for picnics on the beach. The beach happens to be a great attraction for kids who thoroughly enjoy the watersports available at the beach. For every avid traveller who visits the Maravanthe Beach, one of the things that should be there right at the top of his to do list is to witness the stunning sunset at the horizon, sitting on the pristine sand of the beach.
Unlike most of the offbeat beaches in the country, one of the things that makes the Maravanthe Beach a great place to visit is the fact that one can actually go for a swim in the waters of the sea here and then spend the rest of the time sunbathing on the pristine sand of the beach. So the best time to visit the Maravanthe Beach, when you can enjoy both swimming and sunbathing at the best, is sometime between September and March when the region does not receive rainfall. For the keen travellers who would like to spend days by the sea and close enough to the beach, the Maravanthe Beach resorts and its shacks make for great accommodation options. The nearest airport to the Maravanthe Beach is the one in Mangalore, located at a distance of 110 km. Cabs are available to the Maravanthe Beach from the airport. Another way of reaching the Maravanthe Beach is to travel to Kundapur, which has a railway station 18 km away, and from there take the help of local transport facilities to cover the distance of 18 km and reach the place in a comfortable manner.