Gokarna Murudeshwar and Udupi Temples 03N / 04D

Blend beach vibes + coastal spirituality on this 4-day Karnataka pilgrimage + leisure trip. Day 1: Reach Gokarna, visit Mahabaleshwar Temple, then relax at Om Beach + Kudle Beach for sunset. Day 2: Drive to Murudeshwar, see the 123ft sea-facing Shiva statue, Murudeshwar Temple + RNS Beach. Day 3: Head to Udupi, offer prayers at Sri Krishna Matha, stroll Malpe Beach, and visit St. Mary’s Island by boat. Day 4: Stop at Kollur Mookambika Temple on return if time permits. Includes 3 nights AC stay near temples/beaches, all transfers in private cab, daily breakfast, sightseeing, and guide. Ideal for families, senior citizens, and devotees seeking temples, beaches, and peaceful coastal travel.

• Day 01 : Arrive Mangalore Airport/ Rly Station – transfer to hotel

  Our representative will welcome you at Mangalore Airport or Railway station. Mangalore is a port city and also known for its temples. On arrival at Mangalore, you will be transferred to the hotel, check in to the hotel and relax for some time. Afternoon visit the nearest beach and at 3.30 PM visit Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple, a spectacular temple dedicated to Lord Manjunatha on the Kadri hills. The name of the city of Mangalore has also been derived from the name of this Goddess. Then visit Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple - dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva. Then proceed to 300 year old Venkataramana Temple - located in Car street in the heart of the city and the temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Vishnu). Evening, visit to Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra - one of the beautiful temples of Mangalore and Beautiful view of temple filled with lights and decorative everywhere around the temple is bliss to watch!
  Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 02 : Mangalore - Murudeshwar – Gokarna (230 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

  Post breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Guru Narasimha Swami Temple at Saligrama - temple is carved out of Saligrama stone and hence has derived its name. Then visit Anegudde Ganapathi Temple at Kumbhashi - one of the seven 'Mukti Sthalas' (Parashurama Kshetra) and nearby Chandika Durga Parameshwari Temple - beautiful temple newly built at Kumbhashi in Udupi - Kundapur highway. Then drive to Murudeshwara. Murudeshwara beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple. The main attraction of this place is world's second - tallest Shiva statue and 20 storied Gopura (237.5 feet) is constructed at the temple. Visit Shiva statue and Lord Murudeshwara Temple, built on the Kanduka Hill which is surrounded on three sides by the waters of the Arabian Sea. After having darshan of Lord Murudeshwara, a short break at Murudeshwar Beach then proceed to Idagunji, a small town in Honnavara Taluk is famous for Ganapathi Temple. The central icon of the Idagunji Temple dates to 4-5th century CE. The image of Ganesha in dvibhuja style, similar to that of the Gokarna Ganesha temple, nearby Idagunji. He has two arms and is standing on a stone slab. Then drive to Gokarna. On arrival at Gokarna, check in to the hotel and relax for some time. Evening visit to the nearest beach and enjoy.
  Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 03 : Gokarna – Udupi (170 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  Early morning at 6.30 AM, proceed to Gokarna Ganapathi Temple - with small wound on the head of the statue and it was hit by demon king Ravana. Then visit main temple Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple, a sacred pilgrimage site amongst Indian Places. The Mahabaleshwar temple enshrines the Atma Linga of Lord Shiva. Then proceed to visit Tamra Gowri Temple and return to the Hotel. After Breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Udupi - located along the coast of Karnataka and famous for its delicately carved temples and calm beaches. On arrival at Udupi, check in to the hotel and relax for sometime. Then visit to the world famous Sri Krishna Temple and then visit nearby Anantheshwara temple and Chandramouleshwara Temple. After getting the divine blessings, proceed to Kadiyali Mahisha Mardhini Temple, Indrali Pancha Durgaparameshwari Temple (Manipal) and Ambalapady Janardhana & Mahakali Temple at Udupi.
  Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 04 : Udupi - Kunjarugiri - Bappanadu - Kateel - Moodbidri - Mangalore

  After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Kunjarugiri - known for a hill, Durga Betta, on which stands a temple dedicated to Goddess Durga Parameshwari. Sri Madhvacharya, the founder of the Dvaita school of philosophy, used to visit the Durga temple every day during his childhood. Visit the temple and proceed to Pajaka kshetra - the most important of all is the ancestral home and birthplace of Sri Madhva. Then drive to Bappanadu - famous for Durga Parameshwari temple. Here five Lingas are worshipped as Moola Durga, Agni Durga, Jala Durga, Vana Durga and Agra Durga on a single Panipeeta with the idol of Durga kept in front. Then proceed to 12th century Mulki Venkataramana Temple, on the banks of Shambhavi river and dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Then drive to Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple, located on the banks of River Nandini. Get the divine blessings of Goddess Durgaparameshwari. Then visit to Hosanadu Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple surrounded by evergreen woods rich in natural beauty, with abundance of flora and fauna. Then proceed to Moodbidri and visit 1000 Pillar temple or Savira Kambada Basadi (Jain Temple) known for its magnificent pillars that are the hallmarks of this ancient place of worship. The temple was built by the local chieftain, Devaraya Wodeyar in 1430 and the current design was introduced in the year 1962. Then drive to Mangalore.
  On arrival at Mangalore, you will be dropped at the Airport or Railway station