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Exploring Mangalore, Udupi and Dharmasthala in 3 Days

  1. Day 1: Mangalore
    14 minutes (4.3 miles) from Mangalore International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Kadri Manjunath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Continue to St. Aloysius Chapel, a beautiful church with stunning frescoes and paintings, open from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. In the evening, head to Panambur Beach, which is best enjoyed between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and watch the sunset.

  2. Day 2: Udupi
    1 hour 13 minutes (33.8 miles) from Mangalore

    Begin your day at the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, open from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian breakfast at one of the many nearby restaurants. Next, head to the Malpe Beach, one of the cleanest beaches in the region, and relax in the sun. In the evening, visit the Anantheshwara Temple in the heart of Udupi, open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, and attend the 'aarti' ceremony.

  3. Day 3: Dharmasthala
    1 hour 42 minutes (66.5 miles) from Udupi

    Start your day at the Manjunatha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, open from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Visit the Bahubali Statue, a 42-feet tall statue of Lord Bahubali, and then head to the Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala, a temple complex with multiple deities, open from 6:00 am to 8:30 pm. In the evening, visit the nearby Netravathi River and enjoy a picnic by the riverbank.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Kudroli Gokarnath Temple in Mangalore or the Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi. For a side trip, consider visiting the St. Mary's Island, accessible by boat from Malpe Beach. To maximize your fun, try the local delicacies such as the Mangalorean fish curry or the Udupi Masala Dosa. Finally, don't forget to take some time to relax and soak in the local culture and hospitality.

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