Murudeshwar - Gokarna - Udupi Temples Tour Package from Mangalore (03N/04D)

Our representative will welcome you at Mangalore Airport or Railway station 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 to Murudeshwar - a 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. On arrival at Murudeshwara, check in to the hotel and then 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 return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, checkout the hotel and drive to Ankola - located on the coast of the Arabian sea popular for natural beaches and temples. On arrival at Ankola, visit Laxmi Narayana Mahammaya Temple - is one of the important temples at Ankola and dates back to 16th century. The temple holds the deities of Shri Mahamayi, Shri Laxmi Narayana along with the idols of Eshwara, Parwathi and Ganapathi. Then visit Sri Arya Durga Temple - a small but important and powerful temple in Ankola. Then visit Shantadurga Temple - one of the famous temples popularly known locally as Bhoomitayee. 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.

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 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 Anegudde Ganapathi Temple at Kumbhashi - one of the seven 'Mukti Sthalas' (Parashurama Kshetra). Then 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.

Morning 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 a designated point in Mangalore. Trip ends with the delightful memories of Murudeshwar - Gokarna - Udupi Temples Tour Package from Mangalore.