Mulki, Karnataka

Surf warm waves.
Paddle calm rivers.
Stay by the water.

Mulki’s shallow sandbar creates the gentlest, safest waves in India. Join our daily morning surf lessons, paddle the backwaters of River Shambhavi, or stay at our riverside surf club.

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✓ 2,000+ surfers coached✓ No swimming required for beginners✓ Riverfront A/C stay + ice bath
Surfing in Mulki at KayakBoy
River Shambhavi SandbarOpen Daily
Waist-deep water • Sandy bottom • Safe for first-timers
Featured In
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Mulki Surf School & Stays

Surf Lessons & Stays

Morning ocean waves at Mulki's shallow sandbar. All bookings managed via BookingSutra.

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Surfing: 1 Day Introductory Surf Lesson

Surfing: 1 Day Introductory Surf Lesson

3 hrMulki, Mangalore

Only 1 surf lesson is included, food/stay is not in the plan. Duration of the session is 1.5 hours in water. Online booking required.

₹1,750₹750 advance + ₹1,000 on spot
3 Day Beginner Surfing, Stay + Wellness

3 Day Beginner Surfing, Stay + Wellness

3 days / 2 nightsMulki, Mangalore

It's a 3-day course. Includes 3 surf lessons, 1 lesson/day and 2 night accommodation. No cash, digital payments only.

₹7,100starts from ₹7,100 • ₹1,500 advance
5 Days Surfing, Stay + Wellness

5 Days Surfing, Stay + Wellness

5 days / 4 nightsMulki, Mangalore

It's a 5-day course. Includes 5 surf lessons, 1 lesson/day and 4 night accommodation. Digital payments only.

₹11,000starts from ₹11,000 • ₹2,500 advance
7 Days Surfing, Stay + Wellness

7 Days Surfing, Stay + Wellness

7 days / 6 nightsMulki, Mangalore

It's a 7-day course. Includes 7 surf lessons, 1 lesson/day and 6 night accommodation in a river side resort.

₹15,500starts from ₹15,500 • ₹3,500 advance
River Shambhavi & Backwaters

Kayaking & River Activities

Clean mangrove waterways, motorboat wake surfing & night bioluminescence.

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Mulki, Udupi 1 hour kayak tour | student/group discount available

Mulki, Udupi 1 hour kayak tour | student/group discount available

1 hrMulki, Mangalore

On this trip, we will take you around an isolated island in river Shambhavi at Mulki. Free pictures included.

₹400₹100 advance • ₹300 student special with ID
Wake surfing using motor boat

Wake surfing using motor boat

30 minMulki, Mangalore

Try the exciting wake surfing with boat assistance. 15 min land lesson, 15 min water time. Min 2 participants required.

₹885₹750 + 18% GST • ₹200 advance
Bioluminescence kayaking

Bioluminescence kayaking

45 min – 1 hrMulki, Mangalore

Bioluminescence kayaking in backwaters. The season is from January to April only.

₹750₹250 advance + ₹500 on spot
Founded by Sushant, National Whitewater MedalistPioneered backwater and coastal expeditions in Mulki. Certified life vests and safety guides on all sessions.
Advanced Training

Sea Kayaking & Wave Surfing Academy

For paddlers looking to master eskimo rolls, sit-in spraydecks, open sea rescue, and ocean swell navigation.

Level 13 Days

Coastal Kayaking Basics

₹12,000

Bracing, ocean wave reading, self-rescue, sit-on-top wave surfing.

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Level 23 Days

Eskimo Roll & Sea Surf

₹13,000

Eskimo roll, sculling, sit-in spraydeck kayaks, marine forecast reading.

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Level 33 Days

Advanced Sea Navigation

₹13,000

Edging, open green wave surfing, rough water group rescue.

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Masterclass3 Days

Guru Mentorship

₹9,000

1-on-1 ocean immersion with Sushant (Malabar River Fest medalist).

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Life at the Club

Campus, Stay & Recovery

Our riverside campus is designed for recovery after morning surf sessions—ice baths, gym workouts, skate training, and quiet spaces to work remotely.

A/C Dorms
Stay Option

A/C Dorms (Mixed & Female)

8–14 bed air-conditioned dorms with personal lockers, attached western bathrooms, and quiet hours after 10:30 PM.

Private Rooms
Stay Option

Private Riverside Rooms

Ensuite A/C rooms for 2 people with private river-facing balconies. Quiet seclusion after surf training.

Riverside Camping
Stay Option

Riverside Tent Camping

Tents and mats on our 2-acre private riverfront. Access to 6 outdoor western washrooms and clubhouse facilities.

Included Clubhouse Amenities:

Ice BathDaily 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Surf GymWeights & pull-up rigs
Skate RampCarver surf-skate boards
Co-Working & Wi-FiDesks with power & fiber internet
Volleyball & SlacklineSand court by the river
Outdoor CafeFresh coastal meals & coffee
The Location

River Shambhavi & The Hidden Beach

River Shambhavi flows 50 km from the Western Ghats down to the Arabian Sea at Mulki. Because it touches no large cities, the water remains clean, calm, and flanked by thick mangrove canopies.

Our surf beach sits on a sandbar across the river with no public motor roads. While walking there requires a 4 km trek through sand, our club paddles across in just 1 km. Every evening, we paddle out to the sandbar to watch sunset over the Arabian Sea.

*Note: Peak surf & kayak season runs September through May. The monsoon break takes place mid-May through August.
River Shambhavi meeting the Arabian Sea
Field Chronicles

Stories from the Water

True expeditions along Karnataka's coastline.

River Sita, Udupi

River Sita, Udupi

Paddling from the Arabian Sea upriver to the foothills of Agumbe through mangrove canopies.

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Uninhabited Island in Arabian Sea

Uninhabited Island in Arabian Sea

Open ocean expedition in high-buoyancy sea kayaks to an isolated rocky volcanic islet.

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My First Solo Kayak Trip

My First Solo Kayak Trip

How commuting past River Shambhavi for 8 years sparked the founding of KayakBoy.

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Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential details on gear, safety, payment, and reaching the club.

No. Beginner surf lessons are conducted in shallow, waist-deep water on a sandy bed with instructors next to you. All kayakers wear certified high-buoyancy life jackets.
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