Katapady


'Katapady is a village near Udupi in Karnataka, India. It is situated at the junction of National Highway 66 and the roads leading to Mattu and Shankarapura. Katapadi is surrounded by lush green fields, rivers and a beautiful beach. Katapadi is well known for Mattu Gulla, Kambala and jasmine. The name Katapadi'' is derived from "Kattu paadi" which means "tie it down" in Tulu. Apparently the place is named Katapadi after a lost horse which was found and tied down here.

Transportation

National Highway NH-66 passes through Katapady. Udupi is 7 km from Katapady.

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