Kapu - A historical beach

The word Kapu means a reserved or protected area, possibly derived from the protected status of area during the period of regal armies. Possibly, an army of soldiers was kept at Kapu area during historical period when Udyavara was under the rule of Kings. The verb ‘Kapu’ in Tulu also means to wait.

The ruins of Kap Battery (of cannons) can be seen close to the Lighthouse. The battery is probably one of the many such batteries established by Tippu Sultan in the region. One small brook passing between fort & light house because of that fort side beach is generally empty. The beaches here are silvery with a breath taking view of the ocean.

In my last visit I climbed 30 feet high Battery with my friend Ashok it was a great adventure to climb such a steep rock without rope or any tools. Still we can see some ruined parts on top. Sitting western edge of the rock and watching gushing sea was really mesmerizing experience. From top we can glimpse stunning view of the light-house.

Kap ruined Battery ( Fort)

Kaup beach is 12kms from Udupi and has a little light house located on its public beach. The light house was built in 1901 during the British rule and is 27 m (89 ft) high above the base and has for these many years stood on the rocks guiding thousands of sailors and warning the presence of dangerous rocks.

The second order optic and PV light source with 55mm burner was commissioned in April 1901.The equipment was supplied by M/s. Chance Bros. Birmingham. The lighthouse is open for visitors between 4PM to 6PM and the panoramic view offered is magnificent the view from the top is well worth the climb. There are approximately 120 steps on the winding stair way. It takes 3 - 5 min to leisurely reach the top.

The Southern side beach was always overrun by tourists and It is not well maintained, broken bottles and plastics lie all around. Refreshments are sold at the entrance. Presence of rocks in the coastline makes the sea rough and one can get a good feel of the power of Arabian Sea in its crushing waves.

Top of this rocks in Kapu allow sunset to view for the best shots, sit on the rocks and hold hands with your best one and hear the ocean in seashell, feel the waves as they crashed down onto the golden sand before the sun goes down will make you a romantic evening ever in a green background. The sun was just beginning to go down, and the sun was starting to reflect off of the water and make shine and the water turn a mixture of orange and blue that was beautiful, just like it was every day.

BhootanMakki - A Dreamland in undulating greens

BhootanMakki is a small hamlet of a few houses situated between mountains in Western Ghat. The land was fertilized by the debris washed down from the surrounding hills.  The name BhootanMakki means, in Kannada Bhoota means Devil, Makki means Fields which very close to home. This village surrounded by huge mountains and thick dense jungles. So these mountains and thick forests are house for devils & and the plain open fields are near to Devils home so it’s called Bhootanmakki (A fields near to devil home).

I heard some folklore from the tributary old lady as, once upon a time numerous devils were lying in nearest jungle and habitually they visit these natural vast fields. Later humans (Living devils) came here and slowly occupied the whole fields and started here lot of farming activities and settled one by one and now 22 families are living in this mountains bed.  Still villagers are believed that the existence of Bhootas which guard’s the jungles, so villagers doing some Pooja activities to keeping them happy.

This village which mesmerizes for nature lovers is a beautiful spot. For more exiting adventures the extensive and beautiful mountain ranges are well opened and easily accessible from the village. During the rainy and post rainy season numerous of waterfalls can be sight on the surrounding rocky mountains. Villagers told that on surrounding Ghat major two waterfalls plunge during rainy season; first one is tumbles from the top of the huge boulder standing like a wall in eastern side and second one is from southern end.

As villagers description the sight of the waterfall from the village was most pleasing in rainy but not accessible to reach its base because hard to find trail in dense woodland. All these springs emerges and flows continuously to become a stream which passing through this village, in summer there are a large number of wild animals in it since they come to here in search of drinking water.

Actually we missed our plan and it laid us to this beautiful village. Few villagers invited to their house and treated us nicely and happily; they gave basket of mangoes to carry to home. We spent lot of time with them and by late noon we left the village. It was little disappointment on start because we couldn’t reach our targeted place but on end we felt happy with discovering new village new places new people really we had nice experience in this Monsoon.

A Window to a Paradise …Mattu - Pitrodi - Padukere

Lonely white sand beaches, Meandering River, Beautiful islands all together it’s truly a window to a paradise. Known for its pristine and virginal beauty, Padukere Beach and Mattu beaches are visited by those who love solitude. There are not tourist crowded or beach activities on these beaches because of the fishing population and emphasis on fishing it’s pristine, clean and scenic. At Padukere River meets the Arabian Sea you also have a beautiful, virtually unexplored beaches across 10 kilometers costal bed from Mattu to Padukere.

 The location is beautiful because it is at this point that Udyavara River merges into the Arabian Ocean. The river Udyavara that flows from the east to west takes a northerly turn and separates the town Udyavara from the sea before joining the sea at Malpe.

The river has several islets (Jaru kudru & Parangi kudru) and its long and broad stretch is safe for navigation and anchored. Also, the river has created an enchanting scene with beautiful green belt on either side. There is a small southward blind tributary to River Udyavara that flows (or rather fills up) mainly during the rainy season.

Mattu is famous for its fields of a green colored roundest Brinjals. Mattu Beach is also not much known, on the most part and you'll find yourself pretty much alone there. A tar road is nicely laid in between the river and the beach. Sea shore looked monotonously same, but the river gives life a new meaning altogether. Rivers are the lifelines of humanity, whereas Seas, a meaning for the lives of these rivers!

Daryabahadurgarh Island