Marvellous Karnataka Temple Tour

Day 1 Arrival in Bengaluru

Our representative will meet you at the airport arrival lounge when you arrive at Bengaluru Airport. After a warm greeting, the representative will help you check in to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the capital city of Karnataka on your own.

Overnight stay in Bengaluru.

Day 2 Bengaluru – Melkote – Srirangapatna – Mysuru (Approx. 05 hours drive)

Drive to Melkote, popularly known as Thirunarayanapuram, after breakfast. The temple is devoted to Cheluvanarayana Swamy, also known as Lord Vishnu. The Yadavagiri granite hill on which the temple is situated contains some of the planet's oldest rock formations. The city of Melkote is well-known for its several illustrious temples and the Vairamudi festival. Visit the temple when you arrive in Melkote and seek the Lord's blessings. Next, take a car to Srirangapatna. The historic temple where Lord Vishnu is worshipped in Sri Ranganathaswamy form is Srirangapatna's main draw. For followers of Ranganatha, the temple is one of the five significant Sri Vaishnav pilgrimage sites along the Kaveri River. Drive to Mysore after visiting the temple. Check into the hotel upon arriving in Mysore and spend the night there.

Overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 3 Mysore – Nanjangud – Coorg (Approx. 04 hours drive)

Visit Chamundi Temple, which is located on top of Chamundi Hills, after checking out of the hotel in the morning. The goddess is represented with a lovely idol in the temple. Another highlight is the statue of Mahishasura. Then take a journey to Nanjangud, a Hindu pilgrimage site on the Kapila River's right bank. Lord Srikanteshwara is the devotee of this historic temple (another name for the lord Shiva, also known as Nanjundeshwara). Drive to Coorg next; it is Karnataka's equivalent of Scotland, located in the Western Ghats. Visit Bylakuppe Tibetan Community on the way there; it is the largest Tibetan settlement and home to numerous monasteries and temples belonging to the various Vajrayana (Indo-Tibetan Buddhist) lineages. When you get to Coorg, check into your accommodation and then go to Kaveri Nisargadhama in the evening. Return back to the hotel and spend the night there.

Overnight stay in Coorg.

Day 4 Coorg – Talacauvery – Kukke Subramanya (Approx. 05 hours drive)

Check out of the hotel after breakfast and go to Talacauvery, which is situated in the scenic Brahmagiri highlands. River Kaveri's source, Talacauvery, has a stunning temple named after it. Visit Bhagamandala next, which is renowned for hosting the meeting point of the three holy rivers, Kaveri, Sujyothi, and Kanike. Get the Lord's blessings by visiting the temple devoted to Bhagandeshwara (Lord Shiva). Then take a journey to Kukke Subramanya, a well-known religious site that is bordered by hills and a lovely green forest. After checking in, relax and spend the time as you may please.

Overnight stay in Kukke Subramanya.

Day 5 Kukke Subramanya

Visit the Kukke Subrahmanya temples after enjoying a hot breakfast. First, visit Adi Subrahmanya, a large anthill in the sanctuary. Next, go to the main temple of Lord Subrahmanya, which is devoted to the serpent God Vasuki and Lord Subrahmanya. Visit more tiny shrines such as Kukke Lingas, Hosaligamma, Samputa Narasimha, and Uma Maheshwara Temple. Visit the Kukke Shree Abhaya Mahaganapathi, one of Ganapathi's largest monolithic sculptures, as well as the Kashikatte Ganapathi Temple, a very old structure with a Ganapathi idol that was erected there by the sage Narada. The shrine's building is in the Nepali style and is 21 feet tall. Go back to the hotel and spend the night there.

Overnight stay in Kukke Subramanya.

Day 6 Kukke Subramanya – Dharmasthala – Mangalore (Approx. 3.5 hours drive)

In the morning, check out of the hotel and travel to Sauthadka Ganapathi Kshetra, a Vana Mahaganapathi shrine devoid of a physical temple construction and surrounded by natural beauty. then make your way to Dharmasthala, the sacred residence of Hindus. Pay a visit to the Lord Manjunathaswamy Temple when you arrive in Dharmasthala. After that, go to Sri Rama Kshetra, located on the banks of the Nethravathi River, Bidinede (Annappa) Betta, and Rathnagiri, where there is a statue of Bhagawan Bahubali or Gomateshwara. Then drive to Mangalore after visiting these temples. Check into the hotel as soon as you arrive in Mangalore.

Overnight stay in Mangalore.

Day 7 Mangalore

Visit Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple and Mangaladevi Temple, after breakfast. After resting in the afternoon, visit Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra in the evening for one of Mangalore's most stunning temples that is a joy to see because of the lights and decorations all around it. The remaining time can be used for recreation. Go back to the hotel and spend the night there.

Overnight stay in Mangalore.

Day 8 Mangalore – Kadri Hills – Kudupu – Polali – Udupi (Approx. 02 hours drive)

After breakfast, depart the hotel and visit the magnificent temple of Lord Manjunatha on the Kadri hills, Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple. the Kudupu Anantha Padmanabha Temple, which is located in Kudupu village, after that. Drive to Polali next to receive Goddess Rajarajeshwari's diving blessings. Next, take a journey to the Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple, which is situated along the River Nandini. To Udupi, a temple town and one of the most significant Mukti sthalas in Karnataka, seek the heavenly blessings of the Goddess Durga Parameshwari Temple. When you get to Udupi, check into your hotel. Visit the renowned Sri Krishna Temple in the evening before stopping at the adjoining Anantheshwara and Chandramouleshwara temples. Once back at the hotel, unwind in the comforts of the hotel.

Overnight stay in Udupi.

Day 9 Udupi – Murudeshwar – Gokarna (Approx. 04 hours drive)

After breakfast in the morning, check out of the hotel and travel to Udupi to see the Ambalpady Janardhana & Mahakali Temple and the Kadiyali Mahishamardini Temple. next travel to Anegudde Ganapathi and Saligrama Narasimha Swamy temples. Drive to Murudeshwara after that. The Murudeshwara Temple is a notable landmark in the Arabian Sea beach resort of Murudeshwara. The second-tallest Shiva statue in the world and the temple's 20-story Gopura, which is 237.5 feet tall, are the main draws of this location. Visit the Lord Murudeshwara Temple and the Shiva statue. After seeing Lord Murudeshwar, take a quick stop at Murudeshwar Beach before travelling to Gokarna. Visit the Ganapathi Temple in Idagunji en way. When you arrive in Gokarna, check into your hotel and take some time to unwind.

Overnight stay in Gokarna.

Day 10 Gokarna – Sirsi – Jog Falls – Sagara (Approx. 05 hours drive)

Proceed to the Gokarna Ganapathi Temple early in the morning. Visit the major temple, Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple, which is one of India's holiest pilgrimage sites. After that, travel to Tamra Gowri Temple and then come back to the hotel. Check out of the hotel following breakfast. Drive to Sirsi next. When you get to Sirsi, head over to Sahasralinga, where the Shalmala River in North Canara is home to hundreds of stone carvings of lingas. Next, pay a visit to Sonda Vadiraja Mutt. Visit the Goddess Marikamba Temple in Sirsi after that. A large, perhaps seven-foot-tall idol of the Goddess is kept in the Sri Marikamba Temple. Visit the Maha Ganapathi and Shri Gopalakrishna Temples that are nearby. Then take a drive to Jog Falls, which is India's second-highest waterfall. After that, take a drive to Sagara, where you'll check into a hotel and spend the night there.

Overnight stay in Gokarna.

Day 11 Sagara – Sigandur – Kollur (Approx. 2.5 hours drive)

After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to the Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple, which is close to the Sharavathi River. next proceed to Kollur, which is known for the shrine dedicated to Goddess Mookambika. Check into the hotel as soon as you arrive in Kollur, then go to the Mookambika Temple. According to the description, the goddess takes the shape of a swayambhu (self-born) jyotirlinga that combines both Trimurti and Tri shakti. Return to the hotel and spend the night there.

Overnight stay in Kollur.

Day 12 Kollur – Maranakatte – Kamalashile – Shankaranarayana – Sringeri (Approx. 04 hours drive)

After breakfast in the morning, depart the hotel and head to the riverside Maranakatte Shri Brahmalingeshwara Temple. Continue to Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple, which is located along the banks of the Kubja River. Attend the mid-day pooja, and the temple dining hall will serve a delicious lunch as prasadam. then make your way to Sringeri. Visit the Shankaranarayana Temple on route. This is one of the few temples where we can witness Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu coming together and being worshipped as lingas. then savour Agumbe Ghat's breathtaking beauty. Adi Shankaracharya founded his first mutt in Sringeri, which is a city on the banks of the Tunga River. When you get to Sringeri, check into your hotel and stay the night.

Overnight stay in Sringeri.

Day 13 Sringeri – Hariharapura – Shakatapuram – Horanadu (Approx. 2.5 hours drive)

After breakfast in the early morning, depart from the hotel and travel to Hariharapura. Visit the Sharada Lakshmi Narasimha Peeta of Adi Shankaracharya. then make your way to Shakatapuram. On the banks of the River Tunga is a mutt known as Shri Vidya Peetam that dates back 600 years. Afterwards, travel to Horanadu via car. After arriving in Horanadu, check into your accommodation, then spend the evening at the Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple, where you can pray and eat prasadam (a meal honouring the goddess of food). Go back to the hotel and spend the night there.

Overnight stay in Horanadu.

Day 14 Horanadu – Kalasa – Belur – Halebid – Bengaluru (Approx. 07 hours drive)

Wake up early for breakfast and prepare for a long day. Check out of the hotel and go to Kalaseshwara Temple, which is in Kalasa on the banks of the Bhadra River. Sage Agasthya himself installed the silver dome and the Shiva linga that is visible here. Drive to Bengaluru after receiving the blessings. then go to Belur's Chennakesava temple. next travel to Halebid, where you may find some of the outstanding Hoysala buildings. The elaborate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are particularly noteworthy. Drive to Bengaluru next. You will be transported to Bengaluru upon arrival and dropped off at a predetermined location in Bengaluru. The journey comes to a conclusion with divine favours and happy memories.