Udupi attracts pilgrims from all over India. During the Madhva Navami festival, Udupi witnesses a heavy rush and special discounts are given to pilgrims during the festive months of October and December.

Udupi Hotels – A Quick Look

The Mutts in Udupi provide accommodation for most of the pilgrims at very low rates. However if you are travelling with your family, hotels are the best choice. Deluxe rooms in budget hotels will be available with both A/C and non-A/C options. Some of the famous Udupi Hotels include:

- The Kediyoor Hotel – This is one of the leading hotels in Udupi. The ambiance has been designed to suit the requirements of travelers. It has the capacity to cater to functions for small crowds as well as large gatherings. It boasts of around 2500 square feet of conference facilities which is designed with sophistication.

- Hotel Century Executive – Formerly called Park Avenue Hotels & Establishments Ltd, this hotel has many establishments and activities spread around India’s southern states of Karnataka, Goa and Kerala. In Udupi, there are rooms which are well-equipped with Wi-Fi, A/C, and LCD televisions. There is provision for covered parking space with proper security system. There are provisions for car rentals, for tours and ticketing as per the requirements of tourists.

- Hotel Durga International – This is situated near the City Bus Stand in Udupi. The local railway station is just three kilometers away. The closest airport is in Mangalore which is about 50 km away. The hotel rooms are well-equipped with modern amenities. The hotel provides laundry service, parking facility, conference facility and travel desk. It offers a multi cuisine restaurant too.

- Hotel Rukmini Residency – This is located near Rukmini Arcade and the City Bus Stand in Udupi. The nearest railway station and airport is in Mangalore, which is 60 km away. There are 42 rooms with modern facilities. Sai Parivar Bar and Restaurant offer a wide variety of cuisines from India as well as abroad. The hotel also has arrangement for separate cooking area for pilgrimage tourists.

Satya Sai, an air conditioned banquet hall, has the capacity to accommodate about 150 people. Other facilities include room service, housekeeping service, laundry service, STD/ISD facility, parking facility and conference facility. The travel counter organizes pilgrim tours to places such as Kollur, Murudeshwar, Shringeri, Hornadu and Dharmasthala by private taxis.

- Sharada International – This is situated on Adi Udupi Bypass. The airport is about 60 km away from it. Malpe is the closest beach which is about six kilometers away. There are 42 rooms and these are categorized as air-conditioned, non air-conditioned rooms and suites. They are equipped with modern amenities like telephone, satellite television, and intercom and attached washrooms with hot and cold water facility.

The hotel offers a multi cuisine restaurant too. It offers a conference hall which has the capacity to accommodate 300 members and a roof top garden with a seating capacity of 500 guests. Other services offered are laundry service, travel desk, housekeeping service, postal services, power back up, and parking facility.

There are plenty of trains and bus services from Bangalore to Udupi. The best time to visit Udupi is sometime after the monsoons. You should avoid visiting Udupi during the summer.