The
Blue Matsya On Kapu Beach
Situated
on Kaup beach (Kapu beach to the locals), 14 kms from the temple town of Udupi,
it`s the perfect place for beach lovers and those looking for a relaxed
vacation. The Blue Matsya is a cozy beach house located just 300 feet from the
sea. The sit-out on the ground floor and the balcony upstairs offer picture
perfect views of the beach. We stayed in the bedroom upstairs with the large
balcony. I loved waking up and opening doors, a little over an arm`s length
away, for an expansive view of the sea from my bed.
The
Blue Matsya is self-sufficient with a microwave, washing machine, refrigerator and
a fully equipped kitchen. It houses a small but decent collection of books to
cater to varying tastes (John Grisham, Agatha Christie, Gabriel Marquez,
Lapierre & Collins, Chetan Bhagat etc.). The balcony and sit-out are great
places to read, if you would like to bring along one of your own. The hammock
in front of the house would be handy if you revel in the art of doing nothing. We
were grateful for the absence of modern distractions (No TV & Wi-Fi).
We
were impressed by the care taken by the owner (Swati) and caretakers (Sarsuakka
& Ramanna) to make us feel comfortable. Meals are not part of the package
but Sarsuakka whipped us some simple breakfast on request. We enjoyed talking
to her and Ramanna about the daily lives of Kaup`s residents. Swati was very
prompt in responding to our queries and making sure we were well looked after. Henry,
the friendly canine, played its part by accompanying us during walks on the
beach.
Meals
are an important part of every holiday experience. If you don`t like to cook
your own, there are restaurants nearby that offer / deliver meals. The highly rated
“Woodlands” at Udupi was our personal favourite. The delicious vegetarian fare
that awaited us there made the short and scenic drives (About 20 minutes one
way) worthwhile.
The
best part of being there is the location. The waters are inviting - My family
and I enjoyed our time there. For the greater part of the day, the beach is
virtually “private.” Early in the morning, there are a few joggers and walkers.
It gets a little crowded after about 4 PM as many who come to visit the
lighthouse nearby, take walks on the beach. A warning - Don`t let the quiet
environs and the sea lure you into wading too deep. The sea can get pretty
rough and caution is advised.
The
Blue Matsya on Kaup Beach offered a lovely holiday, the kind my family and I
would like to experience again.
