Mangalore - Gokarna - Udupi - St Mary's Island - Varanga Tour Package (04N/05D)

Our representative will welcome you at Mangalore Airport or Railway station. Mangalore is a port city and scenic place dotted with coconut palms, hills and streams, and is known for its temples and beaches. On arrival at Mangalore, you will be transferred to the hotel, check in to the hotel. After fresh-up proceed to visit St. Aloysius Chapel - built in the year 1899-1900 by Father Joseph Willy known for wonderful series of paintings of the artist Antony Moshaini of Italy. Then visit Bejai Museum the only museum and well known as a treasury of many ancient artifacts, then visit Sulthan Battery, a watchtower built in 1784 by Tipu Sultan to watch the entry of warships into the Gurpur River. Then visit Tannirbavi Beach - one of the best beaches of Mangalore. The soft sands of the beach and breezy winds of Arabian Sea offer memorable experience. 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.

After breakfast, checkout the hotel and drive to Maravanthe Beach - a hidden gem as far as beach destinations in India are concerned. Maravanthe has the Arabian Sea to its right and the Sauparnika River on its left adding a different charm to it. Then drive Murudeshwar - a beach destination lies along the Arabian Sea in Uttara Kannada district. Murudeshwar is another name of the Hindu god, Lord Shiva as this place is a popular pilgrimage site. Murudeshwar is also popular for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue (123 feet). Visit the temple and then play in the mighty sea waters splashing against the surface of the beach or go for water sports and other activities. Then drive to Gokarna, popular temple town also famous for its beautiful virgin beaches and breathtaking landscapes. The drive up the winding path to Gokarna is a panoramic with the mountains and rocks, Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. On arrival at Gokarna, check in to the hotel evening, visit proceed to famous OM beach, the only naturally auspicious Om shaped beach, enjoy the nature and then proceed to another popular beach.Take in the picturesque views and enjoy the beauty of this Virgin beach. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning, after breakfast, check out the hotel and then visit Mirjan Fort is located on the banks of the Aganashini River. The fort is spread over 10 acres of land comprising of wells, tunnels inside. The fort is on the edge of extinction and only the relics have remained. Then drive to Yana, located in forests of the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Yana is known for the unusual rock formations (Karst) or (Asteroid). It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range of the Western Ghats. The Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and the Mohini Shikhara or peaks are the main attraction of Yana. These unique rock formations have made Yana a popular destination for pilgrims, trekkers, and nature lovers. The Bhairaveshwara peak is about 120 meters and the Mohini peak is about 90 meters from its base. These two peaks are solid composition of black crystalline limestone. Then drive to Udupi, an important tourist destination and temple town located in the coastal Karnataka. On arrival at Udupi, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning at 6.30 AM, visit to Sri Krishna Temple - a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Dvaita Matha located in the city of Udupi. Sri Krishna Temple is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites. Then return to the hotel and after breakfast, proceed to the Panoramic view of Malpe Beach. At the mouth of the Malpe River, about 6 km from Udupi, is the natural harbor of Malpe, an important fishing centre that enriches Karnataka's coastline with its wonderful beach. Later, visit St Mary's Island (closed during the monsoon season). The island is 300m long and 100m wide and has a few palm trees. Then go for a Malpe Sea Walk in the Malpe beach. Then visit Kodi Bengre Beach - beautiful beach where river meet the Arabian sea. The Serene atmosphere of Kodi Bengre Beach attracts you to spend time with family and friends without any crowd. After lunch at 3 PM, drive to Varanga, a popular Jain pilgrim centre nestled in the nature beauty. On arrival at Varanga, visit 1200 year old Neminatha Basadi, Chandranatha Basadi and Kere Basadi. Varanga Kere Basadi is main attraction of the place and situated in the midst of a gentle green lake in Varanga. It seems like a lotus in a pond. This basadi is also called as Jalamandir and can be reached in a small wooden boat. Tranquil lake contrasts well with the sharp quadrilateral architecture of the basadi and gentle swaying hills at the distance. Visit the Basadi and then drive to Manipal End Point (reach the place by 5 PM) - well maintained garden and a quiet place to relax where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset during summer. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Kunjarugiri - a village located about 11 Km from Udupi. The main attraction of the village is a hill, known as 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 then drive to visit Kapu beach - long sandy beach offer a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. One of the main attractions of the Kapu beach is the century-old 130 ft. Then visit to Pilikula Nisargadhama - major tourist attraction of Mangalore with a zoo and theme park featuring several wild animals. Adjacent to zoo is Manasa Water Park with boating facilities are available. Pilikula Nisargadhama offers scenic beauty and peace. The Zoo houses variety of animals like deer, wild boars, tigers, leopard, lion, and snakes both poisonous and non poisonous, porcupines and few birds. Then drive to Mangalore. On arrival at Mangalore, you will be dropped at a designated point in Mangalore. Trip ends with the delightful memories of Mangalore - Gokarna - Udupi St Mary’s Island Varanga Tour Package.