3-Day Coastal & Waterfall Loop from Bangalore: Murudeshwar, Honnavar, Gokarna, Jog Falls, Kollur & Horanadu

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Day 1: Hills to Coast

Bangalore → Horanadu → Kollur → Murudeshwar, India on September 29, 2025

5:00am

Depart Bangalore

Start pre-dawn to avoid city traffic and reach the Ghats in daylight; route via Tumkur → Thirthahalli (approx. 7–8 hour drive including stops).
INR4000, 7h30m

12:30pm

Horanadu — Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple

Visit the famous Horanadu Annapoorneshwari temple (known for prasadam and peaceful hill-temple atmosphere); temple is generally open 6:00am–8:30pm so plan darshan and prasadam here.
INR100, 1h

1:45pm

Lunch in Horanadu

Simple south-Indian thali/prasadam near the temple — vegetarian meals here are filling and quick, perfect for continuing the drive.
INR200, 45m

2:30pm

Drive to Kollur (Mookambika)

Short drive into the foothills to Kollur (Mookambika Temple) to combine two important Ghats temples without large detour.
INR300, 1h15m

3:45pm

Kollur — Sri Mookambika Temple

Darshan/visit the Mookambika temple (open ~5:00am–9:00pm) — a major pilgrimage spot; quick darshan and a walk around the temple precinct are recommended.
INR50, 1h

5:00pm

Drive to Murudeshwar (coast)

Descend from the Ghats to the coast; drive time gives you evening arrival at the beach/temple town where you can unwind by the sea.
INR600, 2h

7:15pm

Check-in & Dinner — Murudeshwar

Check into a beach-side hotel; dinner at a local seafood/South-Indian restaurant — try coastal meen (fish) curry if you eat seafood, otherwise hotel thali is good.
INR600, 1h15m

8:30pm

Evening at Murudeshwar Beach & Shiva Statue

Stroll the promenade and see the illuminated giant Shiva statue and Raja Gopura; open and pleasant in the evening with photo opportunities.
INR0, 1h

Day 2: Coastal Drive

Murudeshwar → Honnavar/Maravanthe → Gokarna, India on September 30, 2025

6:30am

Sunrise & Murudeshwar Temple

Early morning visit to Murudeshwar Temple complex and beach; temple timings allow early darshan and the morning light on the statue is beautiful.
INR50, 1h30m

8:30am

Breakfast in Murudeshwar

Beach-side breakfast — dosas/idli/seafood options depending on preference; refuel before the coastal drive north.
INR250, 45m

9:30am

Drive to Honnavar / Maravanthe

Short coastal drive to scenic Maravanthe (Honnavar area) where the highway runs with the Arabian Sea on one side and the Souparnika River on the other — great quick stop for photos.
INR200, 1h

10:30am

Maravanthe Beach & Honnavar stop

Walk the narrow strip and view the unique sea-river alignment; the area is open all day — perfect for a 30–60 minute photo/relax stop.
INR0, 1h

12:00pm

Lunch at Honnavar

Try local coastal cuisine or a simple thali at a clean roadside restaurant; good to have a hearty lunch before heading to Gokarna.
INR300, 1h

1:30pm

Drive to Gokarna

Head north along the coast to Gokarna — short drive giving time in afternoon for beaches and temple.
INR250, 1h30m

3:00pm

Gokarna — Mahabaleshwar Temple & Main Beach

Visit the Mahabaleshwar (Gokarna) temple for a cultural stop; temple open early morning to late evening but check peak darshan times, then walk Main Beach for laid-back vibes.
INR0, 1h

5:00pm

Explore Om & Kudle Beaches — Sunset

Short hikes or boat rides (seasonal) between beaches; Om Beach is especially scenic at sunset — plan 1–2 hours for beach hopping and photos.
INR300, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner & Overnight in Gokarna

Dinner at a popular beach cafe or family restaurant — options from budget to mid-range; overnight stay in Gokarna to rest before the Jog Falls day.
INR600, 1h30m

Day 3: Waterfalls & Return

Gokarna → Jog Falls → Balepadmavathi (Balehonnur area) → Bangalore, India on October 1, 2025

6:00am

Early Breakfast & Depart Gokarna

Leave early to reach Jog Falls in daylight and with time to enjoy viewpoints; the drive inland crosses scenic Western Ghats roads.
INR300, 3h30m

10:00am

Jog Falls — Viewpoints

Visit Jog Falls (one of India's highest waterfalls). Viewpoints and platforms are open during the day (generally reachable 9:00am–5:00pm for safer viewing/ticketed areas); best photographed from King’s Cliff and other designated overlooks.
INR50, 1h

11:30am

Drive to Balepadmavathi / Balehonnur area

Short drive to the Balepadmavathi/Balehonnur region (please verify the exact local name of 'Balepadmavathi' you meant) for a cultural/local shrine or village sight; this is typically a small shrine or local temple stop en route to Bangalore.
INR150, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch en route (local dhaba/town)

Have a relaxed lunch at a recommended local restaurant or dhaba en route — choose light, filling food for the long drive back.
INR250, 1h

2:30pm

Start drive back to Bangalore

Return drive to Bangalore — expect 5.5–7 hours depending on traffic; plan a brief tea/snack stop and arrive in Bangalore in the evening.
INR4000, 6h30m

9:00pm

Arrive Bangalore

End of 3-day loop — drop-off/home arrival. If you prefer, add a roadside dinner stop or pack food for the return journey.
INR300, —
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