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Relaxed 7‑Day Family Pilgrimage & Coastal Drive: Bengaluru → Shravanabelagola → Halebidu/Belur → Mysuru → Dharmasthala → Moodbidri/Humcha/Karkala/Venur → Udupi (Malpe) → Return to Bengaluru

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Day 1: Arrival & Easy City

Bengaluru, India on November 21, 2025

11:30am

Arrival at Bengaluru (BLR) and airport transfer

Land at BLR at 11:30am; clear immigration/baggage and take a pre-booked taxi to your hotel for a relaxed check-in and short rest. Gives the family time to recover from the flight.
CURRENCYINR1500, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) or Vidyarthi Bhavan (Vegetarian Bengaluru classics)

Famous for simple, family-friendly meals (dosa, sambar, thali). These are open through lunch; a pleasant first taste of Karnataka cuisine.
CURRENCYINR800, 1h0m

3:00pm

Lalbagh Botanical Garden (relaxed walk)

Large, calm botanical garden ideal for a leisurely stroll and children to move around. Open 6:00am–7:00pm — visit mid‑afternoon when it’s pleasant.
CURRENCYINR100, 1h30m

5:00pm

Cubbon Park / State Central Library quick visit

Shaded lawns and playgrounds perfect for kids and family photos; a gentle urban break before evening.
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7:30pm

Dinner — Koshy’s or family-friendly microbrewery like Toit (choose comfort)

Classic Koshy’s offers a relaxed, roomy atmosphere good for families; Toit is livelier if you prefer craft beer + family menus. Open late.
CURRENCYINR2000, 1h30m

Day 2: Gommateshwara & Temples

Shravanabelagola / Belur-Halebidu, India on November 22, 2025

6:00am

Drive to Shravanabelagola (early start)

Start early to avoid heat and crowds; drive is about 3.5–4h from Bengaluru. Comfortable private car recommended for family convenience.
CURRENCYINR4000, 4h0m

10:30am

Climb to Gommateshwara (Bahubali) at Shravanabelagola

Iconic 57‑ft monolithic statue, a peaceful pilgrimage spot. Best visited in the morning (temple area is accessible sunrise–sunset); comfortable shoes and water recommended.
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12:30pm

Lunch — Local vegetarian restaurant in Shravanabelagola

Simple, clean local eateries serving thali and dosas — good family-friendly options before onward drive.
CURRENCYINR600, 1h0m

2:00pm

Drive to Belur & Halebidu (Hassan area)

Drive ~1.5–2h to the UNESCO‑style temple complex area; you’ll reach in the afternoon for a relaxed visit.
CURRENCYINR1500, 1h30m

3:45pm

Belur Chennakeshava and Halebidu Hoysaleswara visits

Outstanding Hoysala temple architecture and delicate carvings; both sites are open roughly 9:00am–5:00pm — plan to arrive before closing for a relaxed exploration.
CURRENCYINR60, 2h0m

6:30pm

Check-in and Dinner in Hassan/Belur area

Relax at your hotel; choose a family hotel with dinner service to keep travel light.
CURRENCYINR1500, 1h30m

Day 3: Royal Mysuru

Mysuru, India on November 23, 2025

8:00am

Drive to Mysuru

A comfortable drive of about 2–2.5h from Hassan area; depart after breakfast to reach Mysuru by late morning.
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11:00am

Mysore Palace visit

The ornate palace offers a calm guided walkthrough; open ~10:00am–5:30pm (check for special night illumination hours). Good for family photographs and a cultural intro to the region.
CURRENCYINR300, 1h30m

12:45pm

Lunch — Hotel Mylari / RRR (famous Mysore dosas and meals)

Local favorites offering quick, delicious midday meals suited for families. Easy, relaxed seating.
CURRENCYINR800, 1h0m

2:30pm

Chamundi Hill (temple and view)

Short drive up to Chamundi Hill for temple visit and panoramic views of Mysuru; temple usually open early morning to evening.
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4:30pm

Devaraja Market stroll (relaxed shopping)

Colorful local market — buy sandalwood items, spices and Mysuru silk souvenirs; keep the pace gentle for the family.
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7:30pm

Dinner — Local family restaurant

Enjoy local Karnataka cuisine or a mix (child-friendly menus available); early dinner to rest up for next day.
CURRENCYINR1500, 1h30m

Day 4: Pilgrimage — Dharmasthala

Dharmasthala, India on November 24, 2025

7:00am

Drive to Dharmasthala

Drive approx 3.5–4h from Mysuru; start after breakfast. Dharmasthala is a calm, spiritual stop with a strong community service tradition.
CURRENCYINR3000, 4h0m

11:30am

Darshan at Sri Manjunatha Temple and local temple complex

The temple complex offers both spiritual atmosphere and structured darshan times (temple typically open early morning to noon, and later in the evening). Midday is okay but expect some crowding; family-friendly prasadam available.
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1:15pm

Lunch — simple meal / temple prasadam

Many pilgrims dine on temple prasadam or at nearby eateries serving set meals — economical and convenient for families.
CURRENCYINR600, 1h0m

3:00pm

Explore Dharmasthala Museum & charitable institutions (short visit)

A gentle cultural visit explaining the institution’s work; light walking and informative displays — good for kids and adults interested in social service.
CURRENCYINR100, 1h0m

5:00pm

Drive towards Moodbidri / Mangalore region

Drive ~2–2.5h to your coastal base (Moodbidri / Mangalore area) and settle into a coastal hotel for two nights — keep evening calm and relaxed.
CURRENCYINR2000, 2h30m

8:00pm

Dinner — Coastal restaurant (family-friendly)

Seafood options (or vegetarian coastal Udupi cuisine) for dinner; choose a place with kids’ options to keep it light.
CURRENCYINR1800, 1h30m

Day 5: Coastal temples cluster

Moodbidri / Humcha / Karkala / Venur, India on November 25, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel (coastal specialties available)

A relaxed breakfast before a short day of nearby temple visits; keep pace easy for kids.
CURRENCYINR600, 1h0m

9:00am

Humcha (Padmavati) — Humcha Padmavati Temple visit

Humcha (Hombuja) is known for the Padmavati temple; generally open early morning to evening — a calm, devotional stop for the family.
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10:30am

Drive to Karkala (short drive)

Karkala is close by; it's a short, scenic drive to reach the Jain monuments and Bahubali statue area.
CURRENCYINR500, 45m

11:15am

Karkala — Gommateshwara & Basadis

See the Basadis (Jain temples) and the Gommateshwara statue; tranquil and culturally rich — gentle walking and photographic spots.
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1:00pm

Lunch in Karkala (local family restaurant)

Try local coastal vegetarian or Mangalorean fish specialties depending on family preference; comfortable, family-friendly dining.
CURRENCYINR800, 1h0m

2:30pm

Venur — Bahubali statue visit

Short drive from Karkala to Venur to see another Bahubali statue; open daytime and a quiet spot for a short walk and photos.
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4:00pm

Return to Moodbidri — visit Jain basadis (100‑pillared hall)

Moodbidri has several ornate basadis — gentle walking and easy to cover before sunset. Good to move slowly with children.
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7:30pm

Dinner — Mangalore coastal restaurant (family-friendly)

Enjoy an early dinner with coastal flavors; reserve a calm restaurant so the family can unwind.
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Day 6: Udupi & Malpe Beach

Udupi / Malpe, India on November 26, 2025

8:00am

Drive to Udupi after breakfast

Short drive (~45–60 min) to Udupi, giving you a full relaxed day at coastal spots and temples.
CURRENCYINR600, 1h0m

9:30am

Sri Krishna Matha (Udupi) — darshan

A historic and active temple with morning darshan hours (typically early to 1:00pm then again in evening); visit in the morning to avoid peak crowds.
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11:00am

Pichi Mandir (local temple) — short visit

Local temple/murti (Pichi Mandir) visit: check exact local timings on arrival — usually small, community-run temples are open in daytime and make for a quick cultural stop.
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1:00pm

Lunch — Woodlands / Diana Hotel (Udupi cuisine)

Classic Udupi restaurant options, comfortable and family-friendly; excellent dosas, ghee rice and coastal vegetarian cuisine.
CURRENCYINR1000, 1h0m

3:00pm

Malpe Beach — relax, optional boat to St. Mary’s Island

Malpe is ideal for a relaxed beach afternoon; small boats to St. Mary’s Island run roughly 9:00am–5:00pm (check on day), and the beach has safe swimming zones and shacks for kids.
CURRENCYINR600, 3h0m

7:00pm

Sunset walk and dinner at Malpe (seafood or vegetarian)

Stroll along the promenade and dine at a calm beachfront restaurant; keep dinner early so kids rest well.
CURRENCYINR2000, 1h30m

Day 7: Mangalore local & Return

Mangalore → Bengaluru, India on November 27, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast & checkout — light shopping in Udupi

Pack, have a relaxed breakfast and pick up a few souvenirs (spices, kokum, local sweets) before heading toward Mangalore airport. Keep shopping light and quick.
CURRENCYINR500, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Mangalore city — Kadri / Sultan Battery (short visits)

Drive ~1h to Mangalore for a short city visit: Kadri Manjunath Temple and Sultan Battery provide calm cultural stops without crowding — plan 1–2 easy sites.
CURRENCYINR1500, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch near Mangalore (local coastal cuisine)

Enjoy a leisurely lunch sampling coastal specialties if desired; keep the meal moderate and family-friendly.
CURRENCYINR800, 1h0m

3:00pm

Relax at hotel / light sightseeing or pool time

Return to hotel and rest — keep afternoon free so the family is refreshed before the evening flight to Bengaluru. Light packing and early dinner recommended.
CURRENCYINR0, 3h0m

6:30pm

Early dinner and transfer to Mangalore Airport (IXE)

Dinner near the airport and arrive at least 90 minutes before the domestic flight; recommended evening flight to Bengaluru (choose an 7:00–8:30pm slot) so you reach Bengaluru late evening and can rest near the airport.
CURRENCYINR2000, 2h0m

9:00pm

Fly Mangalore → Bengaluru and overnight near BLR

Take an evening flight back to Bengaluru and check into an airport hotel for an easy transfer to BLR early on 28th for your 6:20am departure. This avoids a long overnight drive and keeps travel light for the family.
CURRENCYINR4000, 1h30m
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