After checking in near Mookambika Temple, head over for evening darshan; allow around 1½–2 hours, as queues can stretch, especially on a Saturday. Temple timings can vary with rituals and local schedules, so check at your hotel or with the temple on arrival rather than cutting it fine. Dress modestly, and keep the infant’s essentials handy—there may be a wait before you reach the shrine.
After darshan, take an easy 30–45-minute stroll beside the Souparnika River, right by the temple complex. It’s a peaceful, wooded spot, but paths can be dim after dusk, so stay near the lit areas and watch your footing. For dinner, choose a simple vegetarian meal at a restaurant in the Kollur temple area; budget roughly ₹150–₹350 per person and ask your hotel which nearby kitchen is serving that evening. Then turn in early—tomorrow’s drive via Murudeshwar will be a fuller day.
Allow 1½–2½ hours for morning darshan at Mookambika Temple, including queues, then set off for Murudeshwar. The drive is roughly 2–2½ hours, though the winding roads and a comfort stop can add time. Confirm the temple’s morning schedule locally the previous evening, and keep the group together when arranging shoes and belongings before departure.
At Murudeshwar Temple, allow 1½–2 hours to visit the seaside shrine and admire the giant Shiva statue; the coastal setting is especially striking, but expect steps, crowds and some walking. Have a relaxed lunch at Naveen Beach Restaurant, near the temple, or RNS Residency’s restaurant; budget about ₹250–₹600 per person. Ask about wait times before sitting down, and allow extra time for the infant and a group of nine.
Continue to Udupi after lunch, a further 2–2½ hours by road, then check in and keep the evening easy. For nine passengers, confirm a suitably sized vehicle—such as a 12-seater tempo traveller—with the operator, along with luggage capacity, tolls and waiting charges; the quoted ₹5,000–₹8,000 may not cover a larger vehicle or a full-day temple stop, so get the all-in price in advance. Expect to reach Udupi in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on darshan queues and lunch.
Set aside 1½–2½ hours for morning darshan at Udupi Sri Krishna Matha; queues and temple procedures can vary, so check the current schedule and any entry requirements with your hotel the night before. Dress modestly, and keep footwear and bags manageable. After darshan, walk to Mitra Samaj, close to the temple, for a traditional breakfast—allow 45–60 minutes and roughly ₹100–₹250 per person.
If your train schedule allows, spend about 30 minutes browsing Udupi Central Market for local produce and snacks. Then take a private vehicle to Mangalore Central railway station: the drive is usually around 1½–2 hours, but allow extra time for traffic and getting to the correct station entrance. With eight adults and an infant, confirm in advance that the vehicle has enough seats and luggage space, and request an infant seat if needed.
Leave Udupi with a generous buffer—ideally reaching the station at least 60–90 minutes before your train, more if you need to collect tickets or manage substantial luggage. Since the train departure time isn’t provided, keep the market stop flexible and skip it if the morning runs late.
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