Sringeri - Horanadu Temples Tour Package from Mangalore (02N/03D)

Our representative will welcome you at Mangalore Airport or Railway station and drive to Sringeri. Sringeri is located on the banks of river Tunga and it is the site of the first mutt established by Adi Shankaracharya and named as Dakshinamanaya Sri Sharada Peetham. Sringeri is home to a number of historic temples. Of these, Sri Sharadamba temple, Sri Vidyashankara temple and Sri Malahanikareshwara temple are the most prominent. On arrival at Sringeri, check in to the hotel and relax for some time. Evening, at 4 PM visit Sri Malahanikareshvara temple - a serene temple is located at the centre of the Sringeri town, atop a small hill, and can be reached by a flight of about 170 steps. Malahanikaresvara means destroyer of the impurities of the soul. After visitng this temples proceed to visit Sri Sharadamba Temple, Vidya Shankara Temple and other shrines. The Vidyashankara temple is an architectural marvel. You can have prasadam as dinner at Temple dining hall. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed to Hariharapura. The main attraction of Hariharapura is the Adi Shankaracharya Sharada Lakshmi Narasimha Peeta, a Mutt of Goddess Sharadamba situated on the banks of river Tunga. Then proceed to visit Shakatapuram, a holy place located on the banks of river Tunga, stands the abode of spiritual power and peace. A 600 year old mutt by name Shri Vidya Peetam is located on the banks of River Tunga. After visiting temples, drive to Horanadu. Horanadu is a place of enchanting natural landscape in Chikmagalur district, ancient temple of the goddess Annapoorneshwari here has been restored and renamed the Adhishakthyathmaka Shree Annapoorneshwari. The main deity of Annapoorneshwari is made of gold. It is said that a person who seeks the blessings of Goddess would never have any scarcity for food in life. On arrival at Horanadu, check in to the hotel and evening visit Ankarkana Ganapathi Temple and Horanadu view Point, then proceed to Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple, offer your prayers and have prasadam (Dinner) of Goddess of Food. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed to Kalasa, located on the banks of Bhadra river. Kalasa temple is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Then drive via and enjoy the amazing beautuful landscape of Kudremukh National Park. Then drive to Moodbidri - important seat of Jainism. There are several Jain temples in Moodbidri. Visit Thousand Pillars Temple (Saavira Kambada Basadi) - most ornate of the Jain temples of this region. This is a large granite temple built in 1430 A.D. The 2.5 metres tall bronze image of Lord Chandranatha Swami in the sanctum of this basadi is considered to be very sacred. Then visit to Hosanadu Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple surrounded by evergreen woods rich in natural beauty, with abundance of flora and fauna. The uniqueness of Hosanadu Kodyadka temple is; it houses a zoo in the temple premises which has varieties of animals, birds, peacocks, turkeys, deer, rabbits, monkeys, stags, elephant, bull and horses. Then drive to Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple, located on the banks of River Nandini. Get the divine blessings of Goddess Durgaparameshwari. 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 Sringeri - Horanadu Temples Tour Package from Mangalore.