Thekkette

Thekkette is a village located in Udupi district, Karnataka. It is one of the many villages that belong to the taluk of Kundapura. Due to its proximity to the shore of Arabian Sea, Thekkette is relatively humid.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Thekkette which provide good accommodation to guests. Some of them include Hotel Sharon International, Kundapura (Tariff – Rs. 1000), Blue Waters, Kundapura (Tariff – Rs. 3000), Hotel Shalom, Kundapura (Tariff – Rs. 500) and Hotel Hariprasad, Kundapura (Tariff – Rs. 500).

Language

Kannada is the official language of Thekkette. Other major languages spoken here are Tulu and Konkani.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Thekkette are Makara Sankranti, Ratha Saptami, Hanuma Jayanthi, Krishna Janmasthami and Diwali.

Places of Interest

There are beautiful tourist attractions near Thekkette. Some places of tourist interest include the serene and non-crowded Beejadi beach (4 km from Thekkette), Malpe beach (30 km from Thekkette) and St. Mary’s Island (36 km from Thekkette).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Thekkette is Bajpe Airport in Mangalore. It is about 74 km away from the village.

Rail:

The nearest railhead is the Kundapura railway station. It is only about 8 km from the village. Another railway station which is close to Thekkette is in Barkur and it is about 10 km away from the village.

Bus:

Buses are available from major cities in the region. One can take a bus from places like Bangalore, Belgau, Bijapur, Udupi, Chitradurga, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Harihar, Hoskote, Hubli and Mysore. Some of the best operators who offer good traveling experience to passengers are SRS Travels, Sri Durgamba Travels, Sameera Holidays and Durgamba Motors.