The hidden jewel of the south is easy to explain the beauty of St. Mary's island. Major gateways of the south are least talked about in detail. This small place in Udupi is the talk of the town because of its mesmeric beauty of the beaches, museums and the architecturally rich temples. Not every traveler can get the flavour of the real St. Mary's island unless he/she has the eyes to see it.

St. Mary's island is located at a distance of around 65 kilometers from the city of Mangalore, and 15 kilometers from the Udupi Railway station. It is a small island near to the north of Malpe Beach in Udupi. This presents an enchanting vista and a crucial addition to your Udupi tour package.

History says that the traveller, Vasco Da Gama reached this place in search of the route to India.  He was the first person who stepped in the place of white sandy beach. The spread of monolithic rocks, white sand and even the wildlife here bring in a spectacular view.

The formation of the island is major of the basalt rock formation which is a unique combination scattered through the island. This gives in a more dramatic look of the beaches. The rock formation is rarest the world, but here it is greatly found. The eastern beach has the view of the Virgin sands, whereas, the western side of the beach is full of seashells.

The unspoiled beauty of St. Mary's island is more attractive due to the white sands, coconut trees, pleasant weather and the amazing blue water. You will notice the crystalline rocks here which was created when the island Madagascar was separated from India due to platonic movements.

St. Mary's island boating

St. Mary's island is known for its boating services. The coconut island is geographically located off the coast of Malpe Beach. The most popular way of getting inside there is riding a boat. The ferry is regular to the distance of 3 kilometers which starts Malpe Beach to the St. Mary's island.

The frequencies of this boat are quite high in number and timings. In a minimal charge, you can actually explore the beauty of the sea, the island and the coastline at the best possible way.

St. Mary's island water sports

St. Mary's island has the most popular water sports which must be explored. It includes;

•         Surfing
•         Rafting 
•         Kayaking 
•         Parasailing
•         Windsurfing
•         Scuba diving 
•         Snokeling

The beautiful St. Mary's island is one of the best places to visit in Udupi. There is no habited found, thus there is less possibility of overnight stay or camping here. Beach trekking is the best option to travel around. Walking along the beachside and crossing the coastal area is an impeccable experience to witness once you are here.