St. Marys Island
About St. Marys Island
Far From City: 10 kms from city center
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About St. Mary's Island
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Time Required:3-4 hrs
Open Time:Ferry from Malpe: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM,June - September: Closed
Cost:No entry fee
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Best time to visit St. Mary's Island
The best time to visit St. Mary's Island is from October till January as the months see pleasant temperatures making outings to the beach comfortable and enjoyable. The beauty of the island is accentuated under the warm winter sun with pleasant temperatures. Comfortable cottons should be suitable.
How to Reach St. Mary's Island
Air:The nearest airport is at Mangalore which is 58 km from Malpe, the boarding point of ferries for St. Mary's Island. One can easily get a cab or a bus for Malpe from the airport.
Rail:The nearest rail head is at Udupi, which is 4 km from Malpe. One can easily get an autorickshaws or a cab for Malpe.
Road:Malpe is well connected by road to Mangalore and Udupi. There are lots of public and private buses that connect Malpe to Mangalore and Udupi.
Sea:From Malpehe Harbor regular ferry services can be availed to reach St. Mary's Island. Ferries are the only way in and out of the Island. It costs around INR 250-300 per person (two-way) and covers the distance of 8 km in around 20 minutes. The last boat to the island leaves at 5:00 PM and the last boat back leaves at 7:00 PM.
Getting Around St. Mary's Island
Rickshaw, ferry and foot are the main means to move about the islands.
Where to Stay
St. Mary's Island doesn't have staying facility. Udupi a major tourists center should be the preferred location for stay as it has many accommodation options of varying budget sizes.
Sightseeing in St. Mary's Island
Daryabahadurgarh Fort, Vadabhandeshwara Temple and Malpe Beach are major tourist attractions in and around the area.
Activities in St. Mary's Island
Beach Trekking and Bird watching can be enjoyed at the islands.
Shopping in St. Mary's Island
Shopping can be done in Udupi which is famous for its spices, wooden handicrafts and traditional jewelry. Check out the bustling marketing street of Ratha Beedi which is ideal for shopping.
The St. Mary's Island Experience
The experience of visiting a totally offbeat island neighboring infinite waters of the Arabian Sea is a memorable one.
St. Mary's Island's Cuisine
Udupi cuisine is a very delectable variety of Kannad cuisine and includes some delicious items such as spiced rice, Tambuli, Menaskai (Sambar) and Bakshya.
Best Restaurants Nearby
Thamboolam, Mitra Samaj and Woodlands
Itinerary
Reach Udupi and follow it with a day trio to the islands.
Tips
1. Carry lots of sunscreen, hats and drinking water as there are no provisions for such amenities on the island.2. Avoid wearing sneakers and fancy footwears as the only way to the islands is though boating and the approach towards the last few yards may involve wading.3. This place has no buildings or shops. So, don't be alarmed if you don't find many people wandering at the site.4. There is a lone shack on the island, serving juice, water, and some snacks.
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