Bangalore – Kukke Subrahmanya – Dharmasthala – Mangalore – Udupi – Murudeshwar – Idagunji – Gokarna – Sigandur – Kollur – Horanadu – Kalasa – Belur – Halebidu – Bangalore
PACKAGE
Day 1 – BANGALORE – KUKKE SUBRAHMANYA (280 KM)
Meet our agent when you arrive at the Bangalore airport; they will greet you and then arrange for a road journey to Kukke Subrahmanya. Once there, check into the hotel that you have already reserved and have a little nap. After that, be ready to visit Subrahmanya’s major temple. We’re going to the Adi Subrahmanya Temple after that. We will head back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Kukke Subrahmanya is a well-known holy site flanked by hills and a verdant forest. Kukke is home to the major temple of Subrahmanya, which is tucked away on the bank of the Kumaradhara River. It is dedicated to the Snake God Vasuki and Lord Subrahmanya. This temple is famous for its snake god-related religious rites.
Day 2 – KUKKE SUBRAHMANYA – DHARMASTHALA – MANGALORE
We shall leave the Kukke Subrahmanya hotel in the morning after breakfast and go to Mangalore. While travelling, we will make a stop at Dharmasthala, a well-known Hindu pilgrimage site that is roughly 60 kilometres away. Here, we will investigate the Manjunathaswamy Temple, one of Dharmasthala’s main draws. After that, we’ll travel to Rathnagiri to see the statues of Sri Rama Kshetra and Bhagawan Bahubali, also known as Gommateshwara, which are situated on the Nethravathi River’s bank. After there, we’ll travel on to Mangalore, which is our ultimate destination. After arriving, check into the hotel and unwind for the night.
Situated in the Belthangadi taluk of the Dakshina Kannada district in the Karnataka state of India, Dharmasthala is a renowned town situated on the banks of the Nethravathi River. It is well-known for the Dharmasthala Temple, which is home to the shrines of Ammanavaru, Shiva, Manjunatha, Chandranath, and the Dharma Daivas, or the guardians of Dharma, who are Kumaraswamy, Kalarkayi, Kalarahu, and Kanyakumari. The temple is administered by the Jain community, although Hindu priests of Madhva perform the poojas there.
Day 3 – MANGALORE – UDUPI
We will depart for Mangalore’s local attractions and explore its historic temples after breakfast. Our day excursion will begin with a visit to the Kadri Manjunatha Temple. After that, we’ll go to the well-known Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple, Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple, and Mangaladevi Temple. Following our tour of the Mangalore local temples, we will travel about 20 kilometres to the nearby Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple, which is perched on the Nandini River’s bank. We will also stop at the Kudupu Ananthapadmanabha Temple, which is located on the route to Kateel, if time permits. After that, we’re going to Udupi. When you get there, register at the hotel. We will go to the Malpe beach in the evening, where we may enjoy breathtaking views of the sun setting. Savour a restful night at the Udupi hotel.
The main port city of Karnataka is Mangalore, sometimes referred to as Mangaluru. Kudla in Tulu, Maikala in Beary Bashe, Kodial in Konkani, and Mangalapuram in Malayalam are the names given to it. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, some 371 kilometres to the west of Bangalore, the state capital.
The city of Udupi is situated in Karnataka’s southwest region. It is well-known for the Krishna Temple and serves as the Udupi District headquarters. It is well-known for Kanakana Kindi and is also referred to as Lord Parasurama Kshetra. Popular pilgrimage sites Rajata Peetha and Shivalli (Shivabelli) are two more of Udupi’s main draws.
Day 4 – UDUPI – MURUDESHWAR – IDAGUNJI – GOKARNA
We will begin our day early today and visit the Udupi Krishna Temple, one of the area’s most well-known Sri Krishna temples. We will also visit the Anantheshwara and Chandramouleshwara temples. We’ll head back to the hotel for breakfast after that. Following our consumption of the hotel’s breakfast, we will check out and depart for Murudeshwara, which is around 103 kilometres away. We’re going to the Anegudde Vinayaka Temple along the route.
The settlement of Murudeshwara is located on the Arabian Sea coast. The beach and temple there are well-known and draw tourists from all over the world. The second-tallest Shiva statue in the world is located in Murudeshwara. It is especially well-known for its 20-story, roughly 237.5-foot Gopura, which is housed inside the temple. After there, we’ll travel the remaining 78 kilometres to Gokarna, which is our next destination. We will stop at the well-known Ganapathi Temple at Idagunji along route. Once you get in Gokarna, make yourself at home at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing night.
Day 5 – GOKARNA – SIRSI
Following an early-morning bath, we will visit Mahabaleshwara Temple, one of Gokarna’s most well-known temples and a sacred destination for Hindu devotees. We’ll also go to the Tamra Gowri and Ganapathi temples. We’ll head back to the hotel for breakfast following that. We’re going to Sirsi, which is around 84 miles away, after breakfast. When you arrive, check into the hotel that you have reserved. We will visit Sahasralinga, which is roughly 17 miles away, after taking a little break. The Shalmala River in North Canara is home to hundreds of Lingas etched into the stone in this breathtaking setting in the Western Ghats. If we have time, we will also go to Banavasi’s Sonda Vadiraja Mutt or Sri Madhukeshwara Temple.
We will go to the sixteenth-century Goddess Marikamba Temple in Sirsi in the evening. It is regarded as one of the main draws of Sirsi and an important site of devotion in the state of Karnataka. There is a large goddess idol in the temple that is about seven feet tall. After that, we’ll go to the Maha Ganapathi and Shri Gopalakrishna temples, which are close to the Marikamba temple. Take pleasure in an overnight stay at the Sirsi hotel.
Day 6 – SIRSI – JOG FALLS – SIGANDUR – KOLLUR
After breakfast in the morning, we will check out of the hotel and head to Jog Falls, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka and around 63 kilometres away due to its abundance of natural beauty. It is also known as Jogada Gundi and Gersoppa Falls, and it is the second-highest waterfall in India.
After that, we’ll proceed to Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple, which is close to the Sharavathi River, which is our next stop. This temple, which is surrounded by greenery, is distinctive in and of itself. It is the temple of the Goddess, whose might and presence are obvious.
After that, we will continue on to Kollur, which is roughly 48 kilometres distant and our day’s ultimate objective. Situated at the base of the Western Ghats, it is well-known for being home to a historic temple honouring the goddess Mookambika. Once there, make sure to check into the hotel and then proceed to the well-known Mookambika Temple. It is said that Shri Adi Shankaracharya deified the goddess’ panchaloha picture on Shri Chakra. Savour a restful night’s stay at the Kollur hotel.
Day 7 – KOLLUR – SRINGERI – HORANADU
We will check out of the hotel after breakfast in the morning and travel the 110 km to Sringeri. One can enjoy taking pictures of Agumbe Ghat’s picturesque vistas while travelling. We will visit Sri Sharadamba Temple and Vidya Shankara Temple, two stunning temples in Sringeri. After that, we’ll travel the last 80 kilometres to Horanadu. Enjoy a pleasant night’s stay at the Horanadu hotel.
On the banks of the Tunga River stands Sringeri. It is one of Sringeri’s top tourist destinations and the location of the first mutt founded by Adi Shankaracharya. Blessed with two historic temples, Sri Sharadamba Temple and Vidya Shankara Temple, thousands of Hindu devotees from all over the nation and the world come to this area. The Vidyashankara temple is the more remarkable architecturally of the two.
In the Chikmagalur district lies Horanadu, a place with a striking natural setting. The Adi – Shaktyatmaka Shree Annapoorneshwari is the newly rebuilt ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Annapoorneshwari. Annapoorneshwari’s primary deity is composed of gold. It is said that a person who asks the Goddess for blessings would never go without food in their lifetime.
Day 8 – HORANADU – KALASA – BELUR – HALEBIDU – BANGALORE
On our last day, we will eat breakfast early and travel the about 320 kilometres from Horanadu to Bangalore. We will stop at Kalasa’s Kalaseshwara Temple on route. After reaching Bangalore, be taken to the train or airport in order to board a train or plane for your next destination.