Kundapura | Turtle Bay Beach Resort | Weekend Getaway from Bangalore

Overview

Stretch out on the chair under a beach umbrella with a book for company and the sound of the sea in your ears. Feel the sun rise behind you across the Sowparnika river. Go scuba diving, snorkelling or practise yoga in these pristine surroundings. If you love the sea and aquatic sports, Turtle Bay Beach Resort in Trasi in Karnataka is the place to be. Named after the turtles that come here to breed, the resort offers guests a blend of adventure as well as a laidback, lazy holiday.

What we've planned for you...

Turtle Bay and the woods surrounding it abound in birds. There are 17 adventure treks to choose from. Snorkel or scuba dive and get a first-hand experience of the under-water world. You could take a cruise in the Sowparnika and in the Arabian Sea, if you do not want to be in the water exploring the coral reefs. Rejuvenate yourself with Ayurvedic massages.

Around Turtle Bay, you can visit the Krishna temple at Udupi or seek the blessings of Goddess Mookambika at Kollur. The 41-ft high monolithic statue of Gomateshwara is a wonder not to be missed. The serene beach at Kaup has its enchanting British era lighthouse. Three hours by road brings you to Jog falls, the highest waterfall in India. 2 hours by road is Yana, probably the remnant of a volcano, these huge monolithic black rocks leave you feeling awed at nature.

Discuss with the resort manager the night before and he will help you organise the trip.

Or just sit in a hammock and read that book…

When...

Turtle Bay is a round-the-year destination with something to offer at all times. Summer, between March and May, may be warm for some. The monsoons are between June and September when it really pelts down and you could get the beach to yourself. From October to February is when it is the ‘season time’.

Tongue Teasers…

A holiday on the beach is accompanied with coastal cuisine to tickle your taste buds. Crabs, mussels and oysters prepared Mangalorean style with traditional spices are on offer. Veggies, don't worry, one will enjoy the spicy rasam and soft rotis.

Bunk in...

Choose from AC and non-AC rustic rooms or go for the hut-like 'Cabanas.' All the living arrangements are designed to blend in with the local architecture and seaside ambience.

Bunk in...

Choose from AC and non-AC rustic rooms or go for the hut-like 'Cabanas.' All the living arrangements are designed to blend in with the local architecture and seaside ambience.

How to get there?

Turtle Bay is connected to Mumbai, Bangalore, Curtorim and Mangalore by road, air and rail. The closest airports are Mangalore (100 km) and Dabolim in Curtorim (265 km). The drive from Curtorim is worth doing once! Mangalore Railway Station is 110 km from Turtle Bay while the Kundapur station is just 18 km away. Buses take you to Udupi (46 km) or Kundapur, from where arrangements can be made to bring you to the resort.

Memories you can take with you...

Holiday with a difference...

The Turtle Bay Beach Resort started operations in 1990 and upholds the principle of sustainable responsible tourism enabling people enjoy a holiday without affecting the environment. The Turtle Bay has set up the Nirmala Grama Samithi Trasi in association with the people from the local community. Their main aim is to promote health and hygiene of the locals, educate them about the use of toilets and ensure every house in the village has a toilet. The next step would be to encourage the village to offer home stays and ensure that there is an increase in revenue flows to the village. If you hire a taxi, go on a boat ride or have a massage, you will find yourself directly paying people from the surrounding villages.

How Much?

1st June 2011 to 1st June 2012
A/c Room	₹ 3000
DLX Room	₹ 3000
Stndard Room	₹ 2000
Budget Cabana	₹ 1000
Dormitory	₹ 500 per person

Peak Season (20 th December to January 10th)
A/c Room	₹ 3500
DLX Room	₹ 3500
Standard Room	₹ 2500
Budget Cabana	₹ 1500
Dormitory	₹ 600 per person

Off Season (June 1st to 30st September)

30% discount on Season rates

Prices are valid upto May 31st 2012.

Dormitory Accommodates 15 Persons
The above rates are exclusive of all Taxes.
Children below 6 years free; above that, 50% charge.
Extra person in room, incl.mattress ₹ 300/-.
Best Off-season Offer : pay 3 nights get 4th night free
A discount of 20% is applicable to Single-stay accommodations.
Transfers - can be organized at an additional cost (from Mangalore or Kundapur).
Meal prices approx. ₹ 600/- per day per person for typical local food.
Full payment to be made upon confirmation of advance booking.
Guests are requested not to consume alcohol on the beach.

TAI Recommends…

Imagine lying on golden sands in a palm-lined beach, watching the waves roll in endlessly. You can get up, go for a walk along the backwaters of the Sowparnika or simply ride into the sunset. There is also a tantalising raft moored in the sea. Swim out to it and know yourself. This is one of the few places in the country that offer the options of snorkelling and scuba diving. So if the sea stirs your passions and the mysteries of the underwater world beckon you, there's no better place. Relaxing massages, rejuvenating Yoga and Mangalorean cuisine just makes it more inviting.