With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Mangalore, 25 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area beginning with Panambur Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach and Manasa Amusement & Water Park. Udupi is another great option. It’s 50 miles away and offers a range of fun things to see and do. Udupi Krishna Temple, Malpe Beach and Anantha Padmanabha Temple are just the start.