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5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Dandeli, Gokarna, Udupi, Honnavar, Murdeshwar, Horanadu in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Dandeli
    2 hours and 23 minutes (73.7 miles) from Goa International Airport

    In the morning, head to the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary for a jungle safari. In the afternoon, visit the Kali River for kayaking and river rafting. In the evening, take a walk along the Supa Dam backwaters and enjoy the sunset.

  2. Day 2: Gokarna
    1 hour and 40 minutes (47.5 miles) from Dandeli

    In the morning, visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, go to Om Beach for some relaxation and water activities. In the evening, watch the sunset at Kudle Beach.

  3. Day 3: Udupi
    3 hours and 4 minutes (105 miles) from Gokarna

    In the morning, visit the famous Udupi Sri Krishna Matha temple. In the afternoon, spend some time at Malpe Beach and take a ferry to St. Mary's Island to see the unique columnar basaltic rock formations. In the evening, enjoy a cup of filter coffee and some Udupi cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Honnavar and Murdeshwar
    1 hour and 15 minutes (34 miles) from Udupi

    In the morning, visit the Honnavar beach and explore the nearby Apsarkonda Waterfalls. In the afternoon, head to the Murdeshwar Temple and enjoy the scenic view of the Arabian Sea from the temple's hilltop. In the evening, relax at the Murdeshwar Beach and watch the sunset.

  5. Day 5: Horanadu
    5 hours and 30 minutes (215 miles) from Murdeshwar

    In the morning, visit the Annapoorneshwari Temple, one of the most famous Hindu temples in Karnataka. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Shishila Gudda and Kukke Subramanya temple. In the evening, enjoy some local food and cultural programs.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Jog Falls, the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, and the Gokarna Beach trek. For side trips, you can explore the nearby hill stations of Coorg and Chikmagalur. To maximize your fun, book activities in advance and plan your itinerary according to opening and closing times of the attractions. Lastly, don't forget to try the local cuisine and shop for souvenirs.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 700 per person)
  • Kali River Rafting and Kayaking (3 hours, INR 1500 per person)
  • Mahabaleshwar Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Om Beach (2 hours, free)
  • St. Mary's Island (3 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Udupi Sri Krishna Matha temple (2 hours, free)
  • Murdeshwar Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Annapoorneshwari Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Food and Souvenirs (INR 500 per person per day)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 7100 per person

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