Archive · 19 May 2025
St. Mary's Island Closed to Tourists During Monsoon Season
The government is closing St. Mary's Island to tourists for a few months because of the monsoon season.
This means people can't visit the island during that time.
They're also stopping water activities at the beaches nearby.
This is happening because the sea gets too rough and dangerous during the monsoon.
The rules for this closure come from specific harbor rules.
Tourists can still go to the beaches until the end of this month.
The goal is to keep everyone safe during the bad weather.
St. Mary’s Island will be closed to tourists from May 15 to September 15.
Water sports on the district’s beaches are suspended during the same period.
The ban is due to the monsoon season.
The sea will be rough during the closure.
The ban is imposed under the Harbour Craft Rules.
- Who
- Udupi district administration.
- What
- Tourist entry and water sports are banned.
- When
- From May 15 to September 15.
- Where
- St. Mary’s Island and beaches in the Udupi district.
- Why
- Due to the monsoon season and rough sea conditions.
- Island Closure Dates
- May 15 to September 15
- Reason for Closure
- Monsoon season and rough sea conditions
- Activity Suspension
- All water sports
- Authority
- Udupi district administration
- Legal Basis
- Harbour Craft Rules