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| name = Malpe | | name = Malpe | ||
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| image_skyline = Malpe Beach 2.jpg | | image_skyline = Malpe Beach 2.jpg | ||
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| image_caption =Aerial view of Malpe beach | | image_caption = Aerial view of Malpe beach | ||
| nickname = Malapu | | nickname = Malapu | ||
| pushpin_map = India Karnataka | | pushpin_map = India Karnataka | ||
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| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-KA]] | | iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-KA]] | ||
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'''Malpe''' is a natural [[port]] in the [[Udupi District]] in [[Karnataka]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Malpe Port |url=http://www.karnatakaports.in/?page_id=165 |publisher=Karnataka Ports |access-date=17 March 2020}}</ref> Located at the mouth of the Malpe River about six kilometers to the west of [[Udupi]], it is an important port and a major fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast.<ref name="landBook">{{cite book |editor1-last=Bhatt |editor1-first=S. C. |editor2-last=Bhargava |editor2-first=Gopal K. |title=Karnataka: Land and people of Indian states and union territories |publisher=Kalpaz Publications |isbn=81-7835-369-5 |page=370}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Malpe |volume=13 |url=https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/malpe/ |publisher=Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka |access-date=16 March 2020}}</ref> The town of Malpe is associated largely with settlements of the [[Mogaveera]] fisherman community. Malpe is a hub of [[Mogaveera]], [[Billava]] and [[Muslim]] population.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} | '''Malpe''' is a natural [[port]] in the [[Udupi District]] in [[Karnataka]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Malpe Port |url=http://www.karnatakaports.in/?page_id=165 |publisher=Karnataka Ports |access-date=17 March 2020}}</ref> Located at the mouth of the Malpe River about six kilometers to the west of [[Udupi]], it is an important port and a major fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast.<ref name="landBook">{{cite book |editor1-last=Bhatt |editor1-first=S. C. |editor2-last=Bhargava |editor2-first=Gopal K. |title=Karnataka: Land and people of Indian states and union territories |publisher=Kalpaz Publications |isbn=81-7835-369-5 |page=370}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Malpe |volume=13 |url=https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/malpe/ |publisher=Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka |access-date=16 March 2020}}</ref> The town of Malpe is associated largely with settlements of the [[Mogaveera]] fisherman community. Malpe is a hub of [[Mogaveera]], [[Billava]] and [[Muslim]] population.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} | ||
[[File:Malpe Sea Walk.jpg|thumb| Malpe Sea Walk]] | [[File:Malpe Sea Walk.jpg|thumb| Malpe Sea Walk]] | ||
[[File:Sunrise at Malpe Beach.jpg|thumb|Sunset at Malpe Beach]] | [[File:Sunrise at Malpe Beach.jpg|thumb|Sunset at Malpe Beach]] | ||
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==Malpe Beach and coastal marine life== | ==Malpe Beach and coastal marine life== | ||
Malpe Beach is known as a destination for holidays and picnics.<ref name="landBook"/><ref>{{cite book |last1=Abram |first1=David |last2=Edwards |first2=Nick |title=The Rough Guide to South India |date=2003 |publisher=Rough Guides |page=255}}</ref> The Beach has a Sea Walkway with a view of St. Mary's Island and Bhadargad Island, as well as the rest of the beach. It also contains a statue of a fishing family, including a fisherman, fisherwoman, and child, created by the artist Purshotham Adve. Visitors can head to Udupi to visit Sri Krishna Temple (5 km) or Kapu beach and lighthouse (20 km from Malpe) to spend the rest of the day. Mangaluru city (60 km) offers more beaches, temples and attractions for an extended weekend trip.<ref>{{cite web |title=Malpe Beach Udupi |url=https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/malpe-beach/ |website=Karnataka Tourism |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=State’s first Sea Walkway inaugurated in Malpe |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/states-first-sea-walkway-inaugurated-in-malpe/article22531356.ece |publisher=The Hindu |access-date=16 March 2020 |date=27 January 2018}}</ref> The Beach also has 24/7 wifi connection, available for free for 30 minutes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maple becomes first beach in India with wi-fi facility |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/malpe-becomes-first-beach-india-with-wi-fi-facility-1993178.html?utm_source=/india/malpe-becomes-first-beach-india-with-wi-fi-facility-1993178.html&utm_medium=search_page&utm_campaign=elastic_search |publisher=Oneindia |access-date=16 March 2020 |date=25 January 2016}}</ref> There are other tourist attractions close to Malpe Beach, such as Ulall Beach, St. Mary’s Island, Daria-Bahadurgad Fort, and Balarama and Ananteshwara Temples.<ref>{{cite web |title=Malpe Beach, Udupi – Of Serinity and Adventure |url=https://www.karnataka.com/udupi/malpe-beach/ |website=karnataka.com |access-date=16 March 2020 |date=25 December 2016}}</ref> | |||
Malpe Beach is known as a destination for holidays and picnics.<ref name="landBook"/><ref>{{cite book |last1=Abram |first1=David |last2=Edwards |first2=Nick |title=The Rough Guide to South India |date=2003 |publisher=Rough Guides |page=255}}</ref> | |||
The Beach has a Sea Walkway with a view of St. Mary's Island and Bhadargad Island, as well as the rest of the beach. It also contains a statue of a fishing family, including a fisherman, fisherwoman, and child, created by the artist Purshotham Adve. | |||
Visitors can head to Udupi to visit Sri Krishna Temple (5 | |||
The Beach also has 24/7 wifi connection, available for free for 30 minutes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maple becomes first beach in India with wi-fi facility |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/malpe-becomes-first-beach-india-with-wi-fi-facility-1993178.html?utm_source=/india/malpe-becomes-first-beach-india-with-wi-fi-facility-1993178.html&utm_medium=search_page&utm_campaign=elastic_search |publisher=Oneindia |access-date=16 March 2020 |date=25 January 2016}}</ref> | |||
There are other tourist attractions close to Malpe Beach, such as Ulall Beach, St. Mary’s Island, Daria-Bahadurgad Fort, and Balarama and Ananteshwara Temples.<ref>{{cite web |title=Malpe Beach, Udupi – Of Serinity and Adventure |url=https://www.karnataka.com/udupi/malpe-beach/ |website=karnataka.com |access-date=16 March 2020 |date=25 December 2016}}</ref> | |||
The Major Institutions in India involved in the management, monitoring and research on Coral reefs are the [[Ministry of Earth Sciences]], the [[Zoological Survey of India]], [[Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute]], [[Madurai Kamaraj University]], [[Annamalai University]], [[National Centre for Earth Science Studies]], [[National Institute of Ocean Technology]], [[National Institute of Oceanography, India]] etc.<ref name="Vineeta Hoon"/> | The Major Institutions in India involved in the management, monitoring and research on Coral reefs are the [[Ministry of Earth Sciences]], the [[Zoological Survey of India]], [[Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute]], [[Madurai Kamaraj University]], [[Annamalai University]], [[National Centre for Earth Science Studies]], [[National Institute of Ocean Technology]], [[National Institute of Oceanography, India]] etc.<ref name="Vineeta Hoon"/> | ||
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[[Category:Beaches of Karnataka]] | [[Category:Beaches of Karnataka]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Udupi district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Udupi district]] | ||
[[Category:Geography of Udupi district]] | |||
[[Category:Ports and harbours of Karnataka]] | [[Category:Ports and harbours of Karnataka]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Udupi district]] | [[Category:Transport in Udupi district]] | ||
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