Your stay — alwin house
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Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.44 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Udupi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at alwin house
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Mangalore International Airport (IXE) → Hotel Karavali, Udupi
💡 Book at the prepaid counter inside arrivals to avoid haggling. Ask for an air-conditioned Indica or similar.
Mangalore Junction (MAJN) → Udupi Station (UD)
💡 Use the unreserved general compartment for short hops. Walk or take an auto-rickshaw (₹50) from Udupi station to the hotel.
Udupi City Bus Stand → Hotel Karavali
💡 Flag a shared auto (green board) for ₹10 per person. For a private ride, agree the fare before getting in – locals pay ₹40-50 for this short trip.
Mangalore Bus Stand (State Bank) → Udupi Bus Stand (City)
💡 Get off at ‘Udupi City Bus Stand’, not the new one outside town. Hotel Karavali is a 5-minute walk east.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at alwin house?
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Top Attractions in Udupi
💡 Visit between 5:30 and 6:30 AM for the morning puja when the temple is quiet and you can see the priests prepare offerings.
💡 Come early morning (6-7 AM) to see the street before shops open — the old architecture is more visible, and you can watch temple elephants being walked.
💡 The carvings on the outer pillars are better than those inside — look for the mythical animal sculptures along the base.
💡 Walk to the northern end past the boat jetty for fewer crowds and better shell collecting. Avoid peak weekends when it gets packed with locals.
💡 Ask the caretaker to unlock the back room — it has a collection of 18th-century wooden temple carvings not on public display elsewhere. Entry is ₹10.