7-Day Family Friendly itinerary: Hyderabad to Gokarna to Murudeshwar to Udupi to Sringeri to Dharmasthala to Mysur to Bangalore

1. Day 1: Explore the Charminar in Hyderabad
   4 hours (153km) from Hyderabad to Gokarna

   Visit the iconic Charminar, a four-column structure surrounded by a lively market, enjoy some authentic Hyderabadi Biriyani.

2. Day 2: Bask in the Beaches of Gokarna
   3 hours (180km) from Gokarna to Murudeshwar

   Relax on the pristine beaches of Om, Half, and Paradise and take a dive in the Arabian sea.

3. Day 3: Visit the Majestic Murudeshwar Temple
   2.5 hours (85km) from Murudeshwar to Udupi

   Explore the second-tallest statue of Lord Shiva and take a dip in the holy waters of the temple.

4. Day 4: Discover the Historical Wonders of Udupi
   2.5 hours (78km) from Udupi to Sringeri

   Visit the Sri Krishna Temple, an important center of Vaishnavism, also visit the Anantheshwara Vinayaka temple and Malpe beach.

5. Day 5: Explore the Scenic Beauty of Sringeri
   2 hours (83km) from Sringeri to Dharmasthala

   Visit the Sharada Peetham, a historically significant temple, explore the beautiful Malaharidaara falls and Kudremukh National Park.

6. Day 6: Seek Blessings at the Dharmasthala Temple
   1.5 hours (70.5km) from Dharmasthala to Mysur

   Seek blessings at the Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple. Head to Mysur and explore the Mysore Palace, have a pleasant stroll in the Brindavan Gardens.

7. Day 7: Bid Adieu to the Garden City of India

   4 hours (150km) from Mysur to Bangalore

   Visit the Beautiful Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, the Lalbagh Botanical Garden and the famous Bull temple.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Charminar (2 hours, Free)
• Gokarna Beaches (1 day, Few 100 rupees for food and water)
• Murudeshwar Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Udupi Sri Krishna Temple and nearby (1 day, Few 100 rupees for food and water)
• Sringeri destinations (1 day, Few 100 rupees for food and water)
• Dharmasthala Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Mysur destinations (1 day, Few 100 rupees for food and water)
• Bangalore destinations (1 day, Few 100 rupees for food and water)
Total Estimated Costs (7 days): Around $220 for food and water per day

Useful Tips

If you have less time, you can skip some destinations or choose only a few select places. If you have more time, you can visit Hampi while heading towards your next destination or visit Coorg while returning from Mysore to Bangalore.