Land in Bengaluru at 11:30am; collect luggage and transfer to your hotel or central luggage drop. Allow 45–60 minutes for airport formalities and travel to central areas depending on traffic.
Enjoy a classic Karnataka meal — try rava idli, masala dosa and filter coffee at MTR (open generally 7:00am–10:00pm) or the iconic dosas at Vidyarthi Bhavan (open early to late afternoon).
Short drive past Vidhana Soudha for exterior photos and a quick visit outside Bangalore Palace (palace interior open 10:00am–5:30pm) if time allows for a brief tour.
Wind up the day with dinner at Toit (casual craft-beer bistro, open late) or Koshy’s for an old-Bangalore vibe and continental options; both operate in the evening (check current hours).
Have an early hotel breakfast (many hotels serve from 6:00am) and leave Bengaluru for Shravanabelagola to beat heat and crowds; drive time approx 3.5–4 hours (150–180 km).
Climb Vindhyagiri/Chandragiri hill to view the 57-ft monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali and panoramic countryside; the hill and temple precincts are accessible typically 6:00am–6:00pm.
Explore the 12th-century Chennakesava Temple, noted for its exquisite Hoysala sculptures and carved pillars; Belur is generally open 9:00am–5:30pm so plan to arrive earlier in the afternoon.
Drive to nearby Halebidu (30–40 minutes) to admire the Hoysaleswara Temple’s friezes in late-afternoon light; temple usually closes around 5:30–6:00pm so stay mindful of timings.
Enjoy a relaxed regional dinner (Karnataka thali or local specialties) at a recommended hotel or restaurant in Hassan/Belur; many eateries serve till 9:30–10:00pm.
Tour the grand Mysore Palace to appreciate Indo-Saracenic architecture, royal interiors and museum; palace usually open 10:00am–5:30pm (confirm closed dates).
Explore Dharmasthala’s famous Manjunatha temple and observe local rituals; temple darshan windows commonly include morning till ~12:30pm and evening hours from late afternoon — confirm current timings on arrival.
Experience the charitable annadana (free meal) if available, or enjoy a simple Karnataka thali at a nearby restaurant; temple-run dining usually operates at midday and early evening.
Visit the small Manjusha Museum and browse local handicrafts and metalwork around the temple complex; smaller museums and craft shops usually open in daytime hours (check local schedule).
Have an early breakfast and drive north toward Moodbidri (approx 2–2.5 hours) to begin the coastal Jain temple circuit including Jawalamalini Devi shrine.
Visit the Moodbidri Jain basadis and the shrine associated with Jawalamalini Devi (local temple complex). Most basadis welcome visitors in the morning until early evening (approx 7:00am–6:00pm).
Drive approx 30–40 minutes to Venur to view historic Jain monuments, basadis and the tranquil countryside; daylight access only (typically 7:00am–6:00pm).
Have dinner at a reputed Udupi restaurant like Woodlands for traditional vegetarian fare, or try coastal seafood at a nearby eatery (many open till ~9:30pm).
Depart early for Humcha (approx 45–60 minutes from Karkala/Udupi area) to visit the Padmavati shrine; temples usually open morning (6:00am–12:30pm) and evening (4:00pm–8:00pm).
Visit the small Pichi Mandir or nearby village temples — many local shrines have morning puja times and are accessible until noon then reopen in the evening (confirm local access).
Visit the famous Krishna temple — main darshan windows are often early morning and evening (around 4:00pm onward) so you can view the complex, museum and surrounding streets in the afternoon; check darshan timings locally.
Relax at Malpe Beach; take a boat to St. Mary’s Island if weather and schedule permit (boats usually operate late morning to mid-afternoon—confirm on-site for exact departures and return times).
Catch the sunrise at Malpe Beach and enjoy a relaxed breakfast at a beach cafe (many open from 7:00am); a calm morning is perfect for photography and last-minute shopping.
If flying/training out of Mangalore, it’s a short drive (~1 hour). For return-to-Bengaluru by road, allow ~9–10 hours — plan according to your bookings and add buffers for traffic and check-in time.
Stop for a final coastal meal — Mangalore has excellent seafood and regional dishes if you are heading to the airport or train station; restaurants typically open through afternoon and evening.