Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Ullal

Ullal is a town in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India, home to about 59,116 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 22 temples, 17 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple (2 km), Mahathobara Shree Mangaladevi Temple (6 km) and Tannirbhavi Beach (13 km).

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Ullal, Karnataka
Ullal, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ullal at a glance

Location
Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 59,116
Coordinates
12.8057° N, 74.8606° E
Places within 50 km
70 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Mangaluru, 15 km
Railway station
Ullal (ULL), 2 km
Airport
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), 21 km

Top places to visit near Ullal

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Temples near Ullal

61 temples within 100 km of Ullal. The closest is Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ullal

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ullal. The closest is Someshwar Beach (3 km); the best-known is Tannirbhavi Beach (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Ullal

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Ullal. The closest is Adyar Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ullal

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ullal. The closest is Dakke View Point (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ullal

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ullal. The closest is Pilikula Lake Garden (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ullal

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ullal. The closest is Arikady Fort (30 km); the best-known is Chandragiri Fort (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ullal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ullal
  2. 6 km Mahathobara Shree Mangaladevi Temple · temple, Dakshina Kannada
  3. 7 km Tannirbhavi Beach · beach, Dakshina Kannada
  4. 13 km Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple · temple, Dakshina Kannada
  5. 1 km Someshwar Beach · beach, Dakshina Kannada
  6. 11 km Srimath Anantheshwara Temple · temple, Kasaragod
  7. 13 km Back to Ullal

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How to reach Ullal

  • By train: Ullal (ULL) — about 2 km from the centre
  • By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), Mangaluru — about 21 km by road
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 155 km by road
  • By road from Mangaluru: about 15 km · directions
  • By road from Udupi: about 76 km · directions
  • By road from Madikeri: about 130 km · directions

All places near Ullal by distance

Within 15 km of Ullal

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ullal by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2261Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple (2 km)
Beaches & coast1736Someshwar Beach (3 km)
Waterfalls535Adyar Falls (14 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints822Dakke View Point (7 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Pilikula Lake Garden (18 km)
Forts & heritage211Arikady Fort (30 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens08Sanmathi Garden (53 km)
Museums47Aloyseum (St. Aloysius Museum) (10 km)
Churches05St Lawrence Church (58 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves14Dambel River Side (15 km)
Jain sites14Ancient Shri Saavira Kambada Chandranatha Swamy Basadi (42 km)
Parks04Salumarada Thimmakka Tree Park (72 km)
Caves23Pandava Cave (11 km)
Other attractions23Pilikula Nisarga Dhama (18 km)
Treks13Konaje Kallu Temple Trek Starting Point (46 km)
Mosques & dargahs11Malik Deenar Juma Masjid (48 km)

Ullal: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ullal?

Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple (temple, about 2 km), Tannirbhavi Beach (beach, about 13 km), Srimath Anantheshwara Temple (temple, about 13 km), Mahathobara Shree Mangaladevi Temple (temple, about 6 km), Someshwar Beach (beach, about 3 km), Ullal Beach Sea Shore (beach, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ullal?

70 places on Spotwander: 22 temples, 17 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Ullal?

Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple, about 2 km by road; Mahathobara Shree Mangaladevi Temple (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Ullal?

Someshwar Beach, about 3 km by road; Ullal Beach Sea Shore (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Ullal?

Adyar Falls, about 14 km by road; Arbi Falls (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ullal?

Start in Ullal, visit Mahathobara Shree Mangaladevi Temple, then Tannirbhavi Beach, then Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple, then Someshwar Beach, then Srimath Anantheshwara Temple, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ullal?

October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Ullal?

By train: Ullal (ULL), about 2 km away. By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 21 km by road. By road: 15 km from Mangaluru.

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