Murudeshwar Temple

It is located in Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada District. It has the tallest tower in the world. This town is located next to the Arabian Sea and has the tallest Shiva idol in the world. It is 156 km from Mangalore. February and September are the best months to go to Murudeshwar. The idol of Shiva on the Kudunka Hill is surrounded by water from 3 sides. Murudeshwar is the 2nd largest Shiva idol in the world and is 2.9km from Railway Swashan. You can also go by buses. The Shiva idol at Murudeshwar is also 37 meters tall. It has a 237 feet tall tower. Murudeshwar has attractions like Jog Falls, Gokarna, Maravante Beach, Idagunji Mahaganapati Temple. A hotel luxury resort is available for tourists to stay.