36 km from
Udupi, Kundapura, also known as Kundapur, was the chief port of the Rajas of Baindoor. Blessed with natural beauty, this place is rich in tourist attractions. It is the only taluk of the district where bisons are found in the forests.
Tourist places around Kundapur are Trasi, Anegudde, Basrur, Koteshwara temple, Hattiangadi and Kamalashile.
Mangalore Airport is the nearest airport and
Kundapura Railway Station is the nearest railway station. Regular buses are available from Mangalore, Udupi and Murdeshwar to Kundapur.