South Karnataka Temple Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Departure & Overnight Journey

Morning: No activities planned as the departure is scheduled for the evening.

Afternoon: Use this time to pack, relax, and ensure all travel documents are ready before the night trip.

Evening: 09:00 pm – Depart from BMTC Bus Stand, Yashwanthpur, Bengaluru and travel overnight towards Horanadu.

Day 2: South Karnataka Temple Tour – Horanadu to Byndoor

Morning: Arrive in Horanadu at 05:00 am, freshen up and attend the Darshan of Goddess Annapurneshwari followed by breakfast (05:00–08:00 am). Continue to Kalaseshwara Temple, Kalasa for a quick visit (08:20–08:40 am).

Afternoon: Proceed to Goddess Sharadambe, Vidya Shankara Temple for darshan (11:40 am–01:40 pm) and enjoy a local lunch. Later, travel towards Kollur.

Evening: At 06:00–07:00 pm perform darshan of Goddess Mookambika, Kollur and spend the night at Byndoor.

Day 3: Byndoor to Kattil – Murudeshwara, Anegudde, Udupi

Morning: Depart Byndoor at 05:30 am, have a quick breakfast (07:00–07:30 am), then visit Sri Murudeshwara Swami Temple and its beach park (07:45–09:15 am).

Afternoon: Stop at Lord Ganesha, Anegudde for darshan (11:15–11:45 am), then head to Lord Krishna, Udupi for worship and lunch (12:30–03:00 pm). After lunch, relax at Malpe Beach (03:00–04:00 pm).

Evening: Arrive at Katil around 05:20 pm for darshan of Goddess Durga Parameshwari and overnight halt.

Day 4: South Karnataka Temple Tour – Mangalore to Bengaluru

Morning: Depart Katil at 05:30 am towards Kadri Manjunath Swamy Temple. Continue to Goddess Mangaladevi for darshan and breakfast (06:30–09:00 am).

Afternoon: Travel to Dharmasthala for darshan of Lord Manjunatheshwara (11:30 am–03:00 pm), enjoying the scenic route and a light lunch.

Evening: Proceed to Kukke Subramanya for darshan of Aadhi Subramanya (03:30–09:00 pm). Depart for Bengaluru at 09:00 pm to conclude the tour.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Goddess Annapurneshwari (Horanadu) – 2 hrs – ₹150 entry
• Kalaseshwara Temple, Kalasa – 0.5 hr – ₹50 donation
• Goddess Sharadambe, Vidya Shankara Temple – 2 hrs – ₹120 entry
• Goddess Mookambika, Kollur – 1 hr – ₹200 entry
• Sri Murudeshwara Swami Temple & Beach – 1.5 hrs – ₹100 entry
• Lord Ganesha, Anegudde – 0.5 hr – ₹80 donation
• Lord Krishna, Udupi – 2.5 hrs – ₹150 entry + ₹300 lunch
• Malpe Beach – 1 hr – ₹50 parking
• Goddess Durga Parameshwari, Katil – 1 hr – ₹100 donation
• Goddess Mangaladevi – 2.5 hrs – ₹120 entry
• Lord Manjunatheshwara, Dharmasthala – 3.5 hrs – ₹200 entry
• Aadhi Subramanya, Kukke Subramanya – 5.5 hrs – ₹250 entry
• Transport (bus, fuel, tolls) – 30 hrs total – ₹4,500
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) – 8 meals – ₹2,400
• Accommodation (3 nights) – ₹3,000 per night – ₹9,000
• Total Estimated Cost – ₹21,610

Tips

To extend the trip, consider adding a full day in Udupi to explore the coastal cuisine and nearby temples such as St. Mary's Island. If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the beach visits and reduce overnight stays by traveling directly between major temples, which will also lower accommodation costs.