Leave Bangalore at 20:00 to avoid peak Friday traffic; take NH48 → NH69 / SH toward Sagara/Sigandur for an overnight drive so you reach the shrine early next morning.
Have dinner at a reliable highway restaurant near Bangalore (for example a Kamat or A2B outlet if convenient) or pack a pre-departure meal so you can drive without long stops; choose a place open late to avoid hunger later in the night.
Stop at a highway fuel station for a break — stretch, change drivers if possible and top up fuel and water; safety rest breaks reduce fatigue during the overnight run.
Visit the Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple on the Sharavathi backwaters for a quieter early morning darshan; temple hours are usually in the morning (roughly 06:00–12:00) and evening (around 16:00–20:00) but confirm locally on arrival.
Breakfast at a good local Udupi-style hotel in Sagara (idli/dosa/vada with filter coffee) to fuel your day; most tiffin hotels open from about 06:30–07:30.
Short drive from Sigandur to Jog Falls via ghat roads — allow ~45–75 minutes depending on the precise start point and traffic; drive carefully on winding sections.
Explore the main viewpoints and platforms at Jog Falls for spectacular waterfall vistas; the park and viewpoints are generally open during daylight (approximately 06:00–18:00) and are best in the morning when crowds are lighter.
Have lunch at a nearby restaurant offering a simple coastal or Karnataka thali (rice, sambar, veg/non-veg options) to recharge before the drive to Kollur.
Drive from Jog Falls area to Kollur (approx 1.5–2.5 hours depending on route and stops); aim to arrive mid- to late-afternoon to rest and prepare for early morning darshan the next day.
If time permits, walk around the Kollur temple precinct, have a quiet evening, and confirm next-morning darshan timings with hotel or temple authorities (temple often has early morning and evening darshan slots).
Dinner at a recommended local eatery near the temple — simple South Kanara meals and vegetarian options are widely available; rest early for an early start.
Attend the early morning darshan/aarti at Sri Mookambika Devi Temple; the temple opens for devotees early (commonly around 05:00) — check darshan queue systems or special entry timings locally.
Breakfast near the temple (dosa/idli/ven pongal and filter coffee) to prepare for a full coastal day; small eateries around the temple open early for pilgrims.
Short coastal drive to Maravanthe (the NH stretch between beach and Souparnika River) for a 15–30 minute photo stop and short beach walk; best visited in daylight and quick to include en route to Honnavar.
Stop at Honnavar to see the harbour, local fishing activity and the beach; it’s a pleasant coastal break and a good place to stretch legs before heading inland to Yana.
Trek the short trail to the twin karst rock towers at Yana — the walk is scenic and the site is a unique geological and spiritual spot, typically accessible during daylight hours (approx 07:00–17:30).
Drive to Gokarna (approx 40–75 minutes depending on route) and have lunch at a recommended place such as a beach café or a local restaurant — try coastal fish thali or vegetarian Udupi fare depending on preference.
Visit the Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple (check local darshan windows; typically morning and evening) and stroll Om Beach or Kudle Beach for a relaxing coastal experience; beaches are accessible until dusk.
Drive north to Murudeshwara to see the towering Shiva statue and seaside temple — travel time is approximately 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic and stops; aim to arrive before sunset if possible for dramatic views.
Visit Murudeshwara Temple and the colossal statue of Lord Shiva; the temple complex is usually open until the evening (commonly up to about 20:00–21:00) and the statue/shoreline are great at sunset and dusk.
Have dinner at a recommended coastal restaurant in Murudeshwara serving fresh seafood and vegetarian options; relax and prepare for the overnight return drive to Bangalore.
Begin the overnight drive back to Bangalore. Direct driving time is long (approx 9–11 hours); if you need to reach by Sunday midnight you would have to cut stops short earlier in the day — the safer plan is an overnight drive to arrive by early Monday morning (~05:00).
Estimated arrival back in Bangalore early Monday morning around 05:00 if you follow the planned overnight return; adjust departure from Murudeshwara earlier in the evening if you need to arrive before midnight on Sunday.