Surathkal Beach – Karnataka
The extremely picturesque “Surathkal Beach” is located in the state of Karnataka in the city of Mangalore in a quiet suburb called Surathkal Beach. It is also located in a secluded spot and possesses an extremely pristine environment. In addition, in close proximity to this beach lies one of India’s best engineering college called “The National Institute of Technology”.
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How to Reach the Surathkal Beach?
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- By train:
The closest railway station to this beach is located in Mangalore. The Mangalore Railway Station is well connected to major cities in the country such as Chennai, Mumbai etc.
- By road:
If you intend to drive to this beach then the ideal starting points would be Udupi, Bangalore, Mysore, and Coimbatore.
- Via Udupi:
There is one route from Udupi to this beach, and it is via NH-66.
2. Via Bangalore:
There are three routes from Bangalore to this beach, and it is via NH-75, via NH-275, and via NH-48.
3. Via Mysore:
There are three routes from Mysore to this beach, and it is via NH-275, via NH-75, and via SH-85.
4. Via Coimbatore:
There are three routes available from Coimbatore to this beach, and they are via NH-948 and NH-275, via NH-66, and via NH-75.
- By air:
The nearest airport to this beach is located in Mangalore. The Mangalore International Airport is well connected to major cities in the country as well some major destination in the Middle East.
Climate and the best time to visit Surathkal Beach
The climate at this beach during summer season which begins in March and ends in May is extremely hot and humid with the mercury rising to a maximum temperature of 39 degree Celsius. The rainfall received during the monsoons which begins in June and ends in September is “heavy”. The winter season which begins in December and ends in February is pleasant with the temperature ranging from a maximum of 34 degree Celsius to a minimum of 20 degree Celsius. So the ideal time to visit this beach is from December to February.
Things/activities to do
There are a few things/activities to do found in around this beach that are worth exploring. They are as follows
- Lighthouse:
A lighthouse is located on top of a rocky hill in close proximity to this beach. It provides a magnificent view of the entire seashore. Furthermore, this lighthouse is open to the general public from 04.00 pm to 05.00 pm.
2. Views of the setting sun:
This beach provides for magnificent views of the setting sun thereby making it a worth visit especially for those tourists who are passionate about photography.
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