Sasihithlu Beach Explained

Sasihithlu Beach
Settlement Type:Beach
Pushpin Map:India Karnataka
Pushpin Map Caption:Location
Coordinates:12.9098°N 74.7911°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Tulu Nadu
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Dakshina Kannada
Subdivision Type4:City
Subdivision Name4:Mangalore
Established Title:Founded
Unit Pref:Metric

Sasihithlu beach also known as Daibittil beach is located in Sasihithlu village, which is situated north of Mangalore city, in the state of Karnataka, in India.[1] Sasihithlu Beach is situated approximately 6 km to the west of NH 66, and surrounded by the backwaters of the Pavanje and Shambhavi rivers. The two rivers meet at the beach. It is close to Mukka, one of the fastest developing localities of Mangalore.[1] This beach hosted the Indian Open of Surfing in 2016[2] and 2017.[3]

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Accessibility

Sasihithlu Beach is well connected by public transport. There are several city buses(2,2A) from the main bus stop in statebank and other parts of the city. One can also take the non-express service buses that give a stop for Sasihithlu Beach right at Mukka. Once off the bus, one can take auto to reach.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Virgin Sasihithlu beach beckons tourists . 16 November 2015 . 1 January 2019 . The Hindu . Anil Kumar Sastry .
  2. News: Mangaluru to host Karnataka's first ever surfing festival . 26 May 2016 . 1 January 2019 . The Times of India.
  3. News: Mangaluru: Surf it like Sasihithlu: Pristine beach in Mangaluru is hosting 2nd edition of Indian Open of Surfing . 26 May 2017 . 1 January 2019 . Bangalore Mirror .