What to expect
Highlights
- The river-mouth sandbar and calm backwater.
- Surfing — the coast’s main surf beach.
- A quiet, uncrowded stretch of sand.
Sasihithlu Beach
Sasihithlu is a scenic beach north of Mangaluru near Mulki, where the Shambhavi and Nandini rivers join and meet the Arabian Sea, creating a sandbar and calm backwater alongside the open sea.
Practical guide
Plan Sasihithlu Beach
Typebeach
Nearest baseMangaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMangaluru
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Place typebeach
Time needed1 to 2 hours.
Sasihithlu is a scenic beach north of Mangaluru near Mulki, where the Shambhavi and Nandini rivers join and meet the Arabian Sea, creating a sandbar and calm backwater alongside the open sea.
It has become the coast’s main surfing spot, hosting surfing contests, and is otherwise a quiet, uncommercial beach.
Visiting
Sasihithlu Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; ask the surf school about the season
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sasihithlu Beach
~30 km north near Mulki; best by car
River-mouth currents can be strong — swim cautiously, keep clear of the channel.
Getting there
How to visit
- ~30 km north of Mangaluru near Mulki; best reached by car.
- Few facilities — carry water; respect the surf-school areas and swim with care where the river meets the sea.
Distance by road
- Udupi60 km
- Kasaragod50 km
- Madikeri (Coorg)135 km
- Mysuru250 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Dakshina Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; the surf season varies — ask the local surf school.
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Visitor notes
- River-mouth currents can be strong — swim cautiously and keep clear of the channel.
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Sasihithlu Beach — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sasihithlu Beach?
October to February; the surf season varies — ask the local surf school.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sasihithlu Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Sasihithlu Beach?
~30 km north of Mangaluru near Mulki; best reached by car. Few facilities — carry water; respect the surf-school areas and swim with care where the river meets the sea.
How much time do I need for Sasihithlu Beach?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Sasihithlu Beach?
Nearby you can pair Tannirbhavi Beach (3.3 km), Panambur Beach (3.8 km), Sultan Battery, Mangaluru (4.6 km), Kudroli Gokarnath Temple (5.8 km).
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Image credits
- Sasihithlu Beach:Hithesh Karkera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0