4‑Day Karnataka Temple & Scenic Tour from Bangalore

Day 1: Bangalore → Jog Falls → Shimoga

Morning: Depart Bangalore early in the Innova 7+1 seater (A/C) around 6 am, covering 380 km to Jog Falls (≈ 8 hours drive with scenic stops). The drive includes a brief coffee break at Chikmagalur for breakfast.

Afternoon: Arrive at Jog Falls, one of India’s highest waterfalls. Enjoy a short trek to the viewpoint and a refreshing dip at the base of the cascade.

Evening: Check‑in at the budget-friendly Hotel Annapurna (≈ ₹1,200 per night) in Shimoga. Dinner at a local restaurant offering Udupi‑style thali (≈₹250 per person).

Day 2: Shimoga → Gokarna

Morning: Drive to Gokarna (≈ 210 km, 4‑hour drive). Check‑in at **Hotel Paradise** (₹1,500 per night) near the beach.

Afternoon: Explore the serene **Gokarna Beach** and the historic **Mahabaleshwar Temple**, both ideal for meditation and photography.

Evening: Enjoy a seafood dinner at **Beachside Café** (₹300 per person). Relax on the beach and watch the sunset.

Day 3: Gokarna → Murudeshwar → Kollur → Udupi

Morning: Depart for **Murudeshwar Temple** (≈ 120 km, 3 hrs). Visit the towering statue of Lord Shiva and the lighthouse.

Afternoon: Proceed to **Kollur Mookambika Temple** (≈ 70 km, 2 hrs). Offer prayers and enjoy the temple’s serene surroundings.

Evening: Drive to **Udupi** (≈ 55 km, 1.5 hrs) and check‑in at **Udupi Guest House** (₹1,100 per night). Savor the famous **Udupi cuisine** at **Mohan’s Kitchen** (₹200 per person).

Day 4: Udupi → Dharmasthala → Kukke Subramanya → Bangalore

Morning: Visit **Dharmasthala Temple** (≈ 45 km, 1 hr). Experience the unique ritual of feeding the elephants.

Afternoon: Drive to **Kukke Subramanya Temple** (≈ 120 km, 3 hrs). Enjoy the lush forest surroundings and the famous Subrahmanya shrine.

Evening: Return to Bangalore (≈ 420 km, 8 hrs). Dinner en route at a highway dhaba (₹150 per person). Arrive in Bangalore by night.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Innova 7+1 seater (A/C) rental (4 days): ₹4,000 per day × 4 = ₹16,000
• Fuel (≈ 1,200 km total): 80 L @ ₹100 = ₹8,000
• Jog Falls: 2 hrs, entry ₹100 per person × 7 = ₹700
• Gokarna Beach & Mahabaleshwar Temple: 3 hrs, free
• Murudeshwar Temple: 1.5 hrs, donation ₹150 per person = ₹1,050
• Kollur Mookambika Temple: 2 hrs, donation ₹200 per person = ₹1,400
• Udupi Temple: 1 hr, free
• Dharmasthala Temple: 2 hrs, donation ₹150 per person = ₹1,050
• Kukke Subramanya Temple: 2 hrs, donation ₹100 per person = ₹700
• Accommodation (3 nights): avg. ₹1,400 per night × 3 nights × 2 rooms = ₹8,400
• Food (3 meals/day for 7 people): avg. ₹300 per meal × 3 × 7 = ₹6,300
• Miscellaneous (parking, tolls): ₹2,000
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹45,200

Tips

If you wish to extend the trip, consider adding an overnight stay in **Udupi** to explore the local markets and a day‑trip to **St. Mary's Island**. To shorten the itinerary, you can skip the visit to **Kukke Subramanya** and combine **Murudeshwar** and **Kollur** on the same day, which will reduce travel time by ~2 hours and lower fuel costs.