With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that Udupi, 25 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Udupi Krishna Temple, Malpe Beach and Anantha Padmanabha Temple. Don’t skip Mangalore either! Just 55 miles away, Panambur Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach and Manasa Amusement & Water Park are non-negotiable stops here.