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Six stops on Karnataka’s NH 66 coastal drive
Karnataka’s roughly 320-kilometre NH 66 coastal stretch runs from Karwar near the Goa border to Talapady, before Mangaluru connects the route to Kerala. The drive passes beaches, temples, fishing villages, rivers and…
Karnataka’s roughly 320-kilometre NH 66 coastal stretch runs from Karwar near the Goa border to Talapady, before Mangaluru connects the route to Kerala. The drive passes beaches, temples, fishing villages, rivers and backwaters. October to February offers clearer skies, calmer seas and milder coastal heat.
Key stops include Karwar, Gokarna, Honnavar and Murudeshwar, known for beaches, forts, mangroves, temples and water sports. The Bhatkal, Baindur and Maravanthe section offers a striking view of the highway between the Arabian Sea and the Souparnika River.
Udupi adds Sri Krishna Matha, vegetarian food and nearby beaches, while the final stretch includes Mulki, Surathkal, Sasihitlu and Mangaluru. Travellers can also visit Panambur Beach, Sultan Battery, Kadri Manjunath Temple and Pilikula Nisargadhama before ending the drive in the port city.
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This itinerary works best as a flexible coastal holiday rather than a single long transit journey. Several attractions sit off NH 66, so rushed daytime driving could leave little time for beaches, temples or water activities. Travellers should divide the route into overnight sections and confirm local access, parking and activity timings before setting out. Weather also affects the experience, particularly for island trips, diving and beach stops. The main planning signal is the October to February window, when conditions are described as more suitable for the drive.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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