Morning: Depart Bangalore early in your Innova 7+1 seater A/C and head toward the majestic Jog Falls, enjoying the scenic Western Ghats drive (≈ 5 hrs). Stop for a quick breakfast at a highway dhaba offering fresh idli & coffee.
Afternoon: Explore the thunderous Jog Falls from the viewing platform and take a short trek to the viewpoint; the waterfall’s mist provides a cool respite. Lunch at a local restaurant in Shimoga serving authentic Karnataka meals.
Evening: Arrive in Gokarna, check into **Hotel Gokarna Beach Resort** (budget rooms ~₹2,200/night). Enjoy a beachfront dinner featuring seafood and coconut rice, then relax on the shoreline for a tranquil sunset.
Find HotelsMorning: After breakfast, drive to Murudeshwar Temple (≈ 2 hrs). Visit the towering Shiva statue and take a short boat ride to view the temple from the sea.
Afternoon: Head to Kollur Mookambika Temple (≈ 1 hr). Check‑in at **Mookambika Guesthouse** (₹2,500/night) and have a light lunch of neer dosa and sambar.
Evening: First worship at Kollur Mookambika Temple for the evening pooja. Stay overnight within the temple precincts, enabling an early morning visit the next day.
Find HotelsMorning: Wake before sunrise for the first **Kollur Mookambika Temple** darshan (early hours are especially auspicious). Enjoy a simple breakfast of fruit and tea provided by the temple’s kitchen.
Afternoon: Return to the temple for the second visit, followed by a short trek to the nearby **Kollur Waterfall** for a brief nature walk. Lunch at a local eatery offering **bisi bele bath**.
Evening: Final evening worship at the temple for a concluding blessing. Depart for **Udupi** (≈ 3 hrs), check into **Hotel Udupi Comfort** (₹2,300/night), and enjoy dinner of Udupi cuisine—especially the famous **Udupi Sri Krishna temple** cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the iconic **Udupi Temple**, explore its inner sanctum and the famous **Madhusudana Krishna** idol. Enjoy a breakfast of **goli baje** and coffee near the temple.
Afternoon: Drive to Dharmasthala Temple** (≈ 2 hrs). Partake in the **Madhwanagar** rituals and have a vegetarian lunch at the temple’s community kitchen.
Evening: Proceed to the mystical **Kukke Subramanya Temple** (≈ 1.5 hrs). After a final darshan, begin the return journey to Bangalore (≈ 6 hrs), stopping for dinner at a highway restaurant.
Find HotelsIf you wish to extend the trip, add a day in Gokarna for a sunrise beach walk and a local cooking class. To shorten the itinerary, skip the second and third temple visits at Kollur and instead spend the extra time exploring the nearby waterfalls, which reduces the total cost by about ₹3,500.