Famous for the world's second tallest Shiva statue, Murdeshwar town is located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state. Murdeshwar is another name of the Hindu god Shiva, got its name from the time of Ramayana. The statue of Lord Shiva that is 123 feet high is breathtaking. The festival of Shivratri is famous, tourists from all over the world came to worship lord Shiva. Netrani Island, Murudeshwar Beach and Fort, Statue Park and Bhatkal Beach are some of the popular tourist attractions.
Flying to Murdeshwar: Mangalore International Airport (161 km away) is the nearest airport to Murdeshwar. It offers international flights from NewYork, Sydney, London, Singapore and domestic flights from Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai.
Driving to Murdeshwar:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Mangalore | 155 km | 2:52 |
| Shimoga | 193 km | 4:06 |
| Mysuru | 256 km | 5:41 |
| Tumkur | 321 km | 6:10 |
| Bengaluru | 352 km | 7:04 |
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