THE LONG WEEKEND EDITION

Four friends.
One car.
Infinite coast.

Bengaluru → Udupi → Bengaluru. Leave late Friday, chase a lighthouse sunset, explore an island and the coastal highway, then drive home on Monday.

See the itinerary ↗Both driving routes ↔
4 friendsONE ROAD TRIP
~420 kmEACH WAY / APPROX.
2 nightsONE HOTEL, CENTRAL UDUPI
MARAVANTHE
SEA · ROAD · RIVERAerial view of Maravanthe coastlineCOASTAL KARNATAKA / 01
Maravanthe, KarnatakaWhere a scenic highway meets the sea and river
FRIDAY / 00Night driveLeave Bengaluru
SATURDAY / 01Arrive & rechargeKapu + Udupi
SUNDAY / 02Coastal adventureMalpe + island + Maravanthe
MONDAY / 03Drive homeBack to Bengaluru
Two-way route planner

There and back again.

Separate Google Maps routes for the outbound drive and Monday return. Traffic and weather can change the best route.

FRIDAY · OUTBOUND

Bengaluru → Udupi

Suggested via Hassan, Sakleshpur, Shiradi Ghat and Mangaluru.

Open Bengaluru to Udupi route ↗
MONDAY · RETURN

Udupi → Bengaluru

Suggested via Mangaluru, Sakleshpur and Hassan. Leave early after checkout.

Open Udupi to Bengaluru route ↗
Friday through Monday

Every stop, sorted.

Click a day, use Previous/Next, or use the browser Back button. Same hotel for both nights.

FRIDAY / NIGHT DRIVE

Out of office. Onto the road.

Bengaluru → Hassan → Sakleshpur → Mangaluru → Udupi

00

Leave Bengaluru

Fuel up, pack snacks, download offline maps and start with a well-rested driver.

Hassan / Sakleshpur break

Tea, rest and switch drivers before the ghat. Don't force yourself through difficult roads when tired.

Western Ghats → Coast

Allow about 8–10+ hours for the full drive including rest stops. Choose the route according to current conditions.

Overnight driving: Ideally have at least two rested licensed drivers. Stop for sleep if necessary; do not push through fog, unlit ghat sections or fatigue.
Friday outbound map ↗
Start of your trip
SATURDAY / ARRIVAL

Find your beach state of mind.

Udupi hotel → Sri Krishna Matha → Kapu Beach → Manipal dinner

01

Arrive in Udupi

Breakfast and early check-in if confirmed; otherwise store bags and arrange somewhere to rest.

Sleep, shower, reset

Stay at the same hotel all weekend. Rest before any sightseeing after the drive.

Explore Udupi town

Visit Sri Krishna Matha and nearby streets if you feel up to it. Open map ↗

Kapu Beach & Lighthouse

Enjoy golden-hour beach walks and the rocky lighthouse viewpoint. Verify lighthouse visitor times. Open map ↗

Coastal dinner & Manipal cafés

Try fish meals, ghee roast, neer dosa or Udupi veg classics. Return to your hotel in central Udupi.

Kapu Lighthouse & BeachKapu Lighthouse
Sunset on the coastKapu Beach sunset
Same hotel, night 1: Book two AC rooms for Saturday and Sunday nights. Confirm Saturday morning check-in before paying.
SUNDAY / COASTAL ADVENTURE

A full day along the water.

Central Udupi → Malpe → St. Mary's Island → Maravanthe → central Udupi

02

Head to Malpe Beach

Breakfast, drive to the ferry jetty and park the car. Open map ↗

St. Mary's Island

If the ferry is running, take a return boat to explore the basalt columns and beaches. Weather may cancel departures.

Water sports + coastal lunch

Jet ski or banana boat with a reputable operator, then a seafood lunch; activities and prices vary.

Kundapura → Maravanthe

Sea on one side and Souparnika River on the other. Drive safely and stop only where permitted. Open map ↗

Return to your Udupi hotel

Night 2 in the exact same hotel. Skip Maravanthe if the ferry or lunch runs late.

St. Mary's IslandSt. Mary's Island
Maravanthe Scenic HighwayMaravanthe coastline
Ferry note: St. Mary's Island ferries generally operate seasonally and subject to sea conditions. Confirm locally that morning; if cancelled, extend your Malpe visit.
Sunday sightseeing circuit ↗
MONDAY / DRIVE HOME

The road leads home.

Central Udupi → Mangaluru → Sakleshpur → Hassan → Bengaluru

03

Check out and leave Udupi

Grab breakfast and begin the drive; no extra sightseeing today.

Lunch and driver swap

Plan fuel, restroom and rest stops; check live traffic and current ghat restrictions.

Arrive in Bengaluru

Allow roughly 8–10+ hours total depending on road conditions, traffic and breaks.

Return driving directions: The button below starts at Udupi and ends in Bengaluru. Monday has a light agenda but is still a long driving day.
↩ Udupi → Bengaluru Google Maps
Return route to Bengaluru ↗
Two nights, one base

Same hotel. Better value.

Central Udupi / Brahmagiri offers a useful combination of price, restaurants, parking and reasonable driving distances.

RECOMMENDED AREA

Central Udupi / Brahmagiri

Best starting point for hotel searches. Book two AC rooms for four adults and keep them Saturday and Sunday night. No mid-trip checkouts.

Explore hotels ↗
BUDGET SHORTLIST

Hotel Sri Ram Residency

Compare its current room rates and recent maintenance reviews. Confirm parking and all-male group policy.

Check property ↗
COMFORT SHORTLIST

Hotel Janardana

Worth comparing for AC double rooms and potential morning check-in. Confirm terms directly before booking.

Check property ↗

Exact hotel rates and availability depend on your travel dates. Confirm Saturday early check-in, parking, room occupancy and cancellation policy.

Live budget calculator

Split the total four ways.

Editable assumptions. These are estimates, not verified offers or petrol rates.

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Assumes two rooms × two nights, meals over three days, four travellers and ₹1,200 for tolls and parking. Activities include any ferry and water sports.

ESTIMATED GROUP TOTAL
₹35,200
All four friends combined
Petrol₹7,000
Hotel (2 rooms × 2 nights)₹10,000
Meals₹12,000
Activities₹5,000
Tolls + parking₹1,200
COST PER FRIEND₹8,800
equal split
Before you leave

Little things, big difference.

Some basic planning prevents hassles for four friends driving overnight.

Trip notes

  • St. Mary's Island ferry depends on season and sea conditions.
  • Avoid overnight ghat driving when fatigued; rotate rested drivers.
  • Only use water sports operators with appropriate safety equipment.
  • Confirm Saturday morning hotel check-in and car parking.
  • Keep time for Monday's 8–10+ hour return drive.

Group checklist

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