Day trips & nearby
Malpe and Udupi, right outside the gate
From volcanic island formations to centuries-old temples — everything here is within an easy walk, drive, or ferry ride of Silver Sands.
15 min · Ferry from Malpe Jetty
St. Mary's Island
Unique hexagonal basalt columns rising from the Arabian Sea — a geological monument unlike anywhere else on India's coast.
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2 min · Walk from Silver Sands
Malpe Beach
A working fishing harbour by day and a long golden shoreline by evening — walkable from every room at Silver Sands.
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25 min · Drive to Udupi
Sri Krishna Matha
The centuries-old Krishna temple at the heart of Udupi — birthplace of the city's famous vegetarian cuisine and the Kanakana Kindi legend.
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25 min · Drive
Kaup Lighthouse
A towering beacon on a rocky headland, offering stunning coastal views and 360-degree vistas.
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2 min · Walk
Malpe Fishing Harbour
Bustling commercial harbor where you can witness dawn auctions and traditional shipyards.
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20 min · Drive
Manipal
Vibrant hilltop university town offering cafes, viewpoints, and lush valley hikes.
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