20+ Ex-Udupi weekend trip destinations

What are all the different destinations you can explore from Udupi within a weekend?

Below are a list of 20+ options I have compiled for you. Some of them could be taken up as a day trip while others may need extensive Friday night to Monday morning journey. I've tried to keep only those attractions within 250 odd kms from Udupi so that it is possible to reach, explore and return within a weekend. You can plug and play and make your own combinations to suit your time, preference and driving/travel comfort. If you have more time you can easily club a few of these and make an extended trip.

#	Destination	Options	Total Kms	Key attractions
1	Honnavara + Murudeshwara	Drive/ Train+taxi Day trip/ 2 day	300 +	Apsarakonda, Mangrove walk, temples, beaches, viewpoints [Details]
2	Karwar+ Gokarna	Drive/ Train+taxi Day trip/ 2 day	500	Warship museum, rock garden, beaches, viewpoints, waterfalls [Details]
3	Jog Falls & Sagara	Drive/Bus	350	Jog falls, Keladi, Ikkeri, Honnemaradu etc
4	Belur- Halebeedu- Sringeri-Kunadri-Agumbe	Drive/Taxi	450	Historic temples, hills, viewpoints, waterfalls
5	Sakaleshpura	Drive/Taxi	200	Hills, viewpoints, falls Complete Guide
6	Chikmagalur	Drive/Taxi	200	Waterfalls, viewpoints, temples, lakes
7	Mangalore-Bantwal-Kasargod	Bus/Train/Taxi/ Drive	300	Beach, fort, temples, food, activities
8	Maravanthe-Ottinene- Kollur-Kodachadri	Drive/Taxi	300	Viewpoint, trekking, temple
9	Thirthahalli-Sakrebailu-Thyavarekoppa, Arasalu, Shivamogga	Drive/Taxi	350	Fort, Dam, Elephants, Zoo, Museum
10	Madikeri	Drive/ Bus + Taxi	450	Waterfalls, trekking, view, temples, adventure
11	Hubballi-Badami-Aihole-Pattadakal	Bus+Taxi/ Drive	900	historic temples
12	Sirsi & nearby	Drive/Taxi	700 kms	Waterfalls, temples
13	Dandeli	Drive/Taxi	600	Adventure, wildlife, nature, waterfalls, bird watching, rafting
14	Goa	Train+ taxi/self drive	600-700	Beaches, food, churches
15	Vistadome trip-Mlr-Hasana & back	Train + Train/Bus	500	Scenic views Review
16	Temple trail- Udupi-Neelavara-Saligrama-Anegudde-Kollur-Maranakatte-Mulki-Kateel-Mangalore	Bus/Taxi/Drive	300	Temples
17	Mulki, Kaupu & Malpe	Drive/Taxi	100	Mulki Hidden Gems
18	Belgaum-Gokak	Bus + Taxi	900
19	Karkala- Varanga- Moodubidire	Drive/Taxi	100
20	Udupi-Manipal local		50	Kunjarugiri, Pajaka, Manipal tree park

A few of these are bit too far but doable if you can take overnight bus on Friday night, explore for 2 days and return by Sunday night. Belgaum, Hubballi etc fall into this category. Most other attractions can be done with one night stay at destination or even same day return if you are comfortable with super long drives.

Step 01: Decide if you prefer a nearby, day visit destinations or can plan for overnight stay or can chose a faraway spot starting Friday evening itself.

Step 02: Plan your mode of transport- drive, taxi, bus/train etc

Step 03: Research about various attractions at the destination and plan your day

Step 04: Get your travel partners onboard by explaining your plan

Step 05: Plan your stay

Step 06: Other preparations and get going

Did I miss anything? Let me know.