4‑Day Karnataka Temple & Waterfall Tour from Bangalore

Day 1: Bangalore – Jog Falls – Murudeshwar – Kollur (Overnight)

Morning: Depart Bangalore early in the Innova 7+1 seater (A/C) and drive to Jog Falls. Enjoy the majestic cascade and capture photos from the viewpoint.

Afternoon: Continue to Murudeshwar Temple to see the towering Shiva statue and the sea‑view shrine. Lunch at a local seafood joint near the beach.

Evening: Drive to Kollur and check‑in at a budget guesthouse (2 rooms: 4‑bedroom + 3‑bedroom). Relax and prepare for the early temple visit tomorrow.

Day 2: Kollur Mookambika – Gokarna – Kollur (Overnight)

Morning: Visit Kollur Mookambika Temple for the first of three daily prayers, spend time in the serene ambiance.

Afternoon: After a light lunch, drive to Gokarna Temple to explore the ancient shrine and the surrounding beach town. Return to Kollur by late afternoon.

Evening: Return to Kollur Mookambika Temple for a second prayer session; enjoy a simple dinner at the guesthouse and rest for the night.

Day 3: Kollur Mookambika – Udupi – Dharmasthala – Stay Near Dharmasthala

Morning: Perform the third and final morning worship at Kollur Mookambika Temple, then check out of the guesthouse.

Afternoon: Drive to Udupi Temple, admire the famous Krishna idol and the culinary delights of Udupi cuisine. Continue to Dharmasthala Temple for a devotional walk.

Evening: Check‑in to a budget hotel near Dharmasthala (2 rooms). Enjoy dinner at a local eatery and relax.

Day 4: Kukke Subramanya – Return to Bangalore

Morning: Visit the sacred Kukke Subramanya Temple, perform a quick darshan and explore the surrounding forest area.

Afternoon: Begin the return journey to Bangalore, stopping for a lunch break at a highway dhaba.

Evening: Arrive back in Bangalore by evening, ending the 4‑day pilgrimage.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Jog Falls – 2 hrs – ₹50 (entry)
• Murudeshwar Temple – 1.5 hrs – ₹20 (donation)
• Kollur Mookambika Temple (3 visits) – 3 hrs – Free
• Gokarna Temple – 2 hrs – ₹10
• Udupi Temple – 1.5 hrs – ₹10
• Dharmasthala Temple – 2 hrs – ₹10
• Kukke Subramanya Temple – 2 hrs – ₹10
• Innova Vehicle (4 days) – 1300 km × ₹18/km = ₹23,400 + 4×₹5,800 (300 km/day free) = ₹23,200 → **₹46,600**
• Hotel (2 rooms, 3 nights) – ₹2,000 per room/night × 2 rooms × 3 nights = **₹12,000**
• Food (₹150 per person per meal × 3 meals × 7 persons × 4 days) = **₹12,600**
• Miscellaneous (snacks, water) – **₹2,500**
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹71,140

Tips

If you wish to extend the trip, consider spending an extra night in Udupi to explore the famous “Udupi cuisine” cooking class, or add a day trip to the historic town of Karkala. To shorten the itinerary, you could combine the visits to Gokarna and Udupi on the same day, reducing one overnight stay and saving around ₹4,000 on hotel costs.