2 min · Walk
Malpe Fishing Harbour
A chaotic, colourful, and profoundly authentic look into the lifeblood of the Udupi coastline.
Overview
The Rhythm of the Coast
Before Malpe was a tourist destination, it was—and still fiercely is—one of Karnataka's most vital fishing hubs. The harbour is a sensory overload in the best way possible.
Hundreds of colourful trawlers and deep-sea vessels dock here. Visiting the harbour is not a curated tourist experience; it's a raw glimpse into the grueling, fascinating work that sustains coastal communities and provides the very seafood we serve at Silver Sands.
What to do
Things to see & experience
The Morning Auction
Witness the fast-paced, loud, and incredible system of the morning fish auction. It's organized chaos that locals navigate with ease.
Photography Walks
The bright blue and red hulls of the trawlers, the sorting of the catch, and the intense activity provide striking subjects for photography.
Shipbuilding Yards
Walk slightly beyond the main dock to see massive wooden and steel trawlers being built and repaired by hand.
Getting there from Silver Sands
Plan Your Visit
The harbour is literally down the road from Silver Sands. You can easily walk there in a couple of minutes.
Note: Wear closed, sturdy shoes. The harbour floor is wet, slippery, and smells strongly of fish. It is not for the faint-hearted!
Keep exploring
Other nearby attractions
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.
Explore & Plan Visit
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.
Explore & Plan Visit
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.
Explore & Plan VisitStay close to it all
Base yourself at Silver Sands
Five minutes from the jetty, two minutes from the beach — everything on this coast is within easy reach.