India · Religious & Spiritual

5-Day Karnataka Temple Tour through Kukke, Sringeri and Udupi

5 Days Round trip from Mangalore Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Udupi Krishna and Kollur Moogambika temples
02 Explore the hilltown and temple of Sringeri
03 Behold Adhisakthi Annapoorneshwari by the bank of the River Bhadra
04 Learn about Kukke Subramaniam, the lord of snakes

Set out to experience an ethereal feeling as you visit Karnataka's major temples on this 5-day tour. This journey takes you through Mangalore, Kukke, Dharmasthala, Horanadu, Sringeri, Kollur, Murudeshwar, Hattangadi, and Udupi. Visit the Udupi Krishna, Kollur Moogambika, Adhisakthi Annapoorneshwari, and Kukke Subramaniam temples, as well as Dharmasthala. Embark on this calming tour that will help you connect with the Lord.

In Horanadu, visit the Annapoorneshwari Temple located by the bank of the River Bhadra, a beautiful sight that leaves one mesmerized.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mangalore, Udipi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mangalore Arrival and Mangala Devi Temple Visit

After getting picked up from the Mangalore railway station or airport, visit the Mangala Devi Temple in the city. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti, or Mangaladevi, who is the namesake of Mangalore as well as its presiding deity.
Then, proceed towards Kukke, where you will check in at your hotel.

Overnight stay in Kukke.

Day 02

Kukke Darshan through Dharmasthala, Horanadu and Sringeri to Kollur

Set out for an early morning darshan at the Kukke Subramaniam Temple, which has been built in honour of the lord of snakes.
Next, stop at Dharmasthala to visit the 800-year-old temple and see the great Lord Bahubali statue. Continue onward to Horanadu.
In Horanadu, visit the Annapoorneshwari Temple located by the bank of the River Bhadra, a beautiful sight that leaves one mesmerized.
Proceed to Sringeri, a hill town with a magnificent temple of the same name.
After a darshan here, head to your final stop, Kollur.
Reach Kollur by dinnertime and check in at your hotel.

Overnight stay in Kollur.

Day 03

Kollur and Murudeshwar Temple Visits en route to Udupi

After breakfast, head out for a morning darshan at Kollur Moogambika, a Hindu temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess Moogambika Devi.
Next, stop for darshan at Murudeshwar Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
After some sightseeing in the surrounding areas, proceed to Udupi with a brief stopover at Hattangadi.

Overnight stay in Udupi.

Day 04

Udupi Krishna Temple and Return to Mangalore

After morning darshan at the Udupi Krishna Temple, which has been built to honour Lord Krishna, head back to Mangalore.
You will be dropped off at Mangalore airport. The tour ends here.