Udupi - Gokarna - Sirsi - Kollur - Horanadu Temples Tour Package from Mangalore (05N/06D)

Our representative will welcome you at Mangalore Airport or Railway station 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 drive 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. 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. At 3 PM 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 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.

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. Then drive to Sirsi. On arrival at Sirsi, proceed to visit Sahasralinga, a beautiful place in Western Ghats where hundreds of Lingas are carved in stone in Shalmala River in North Canara. Then visit to Sonda Vadiraja Mutt. Then, visit to Goddess Marikamba Temple at Sirsi. The 16th century Marikamba temple in Sirsi is main attraction of Sirsi and it is one of the important seats of shakti worship in Karnataka. Sri Marikamba Temple houses a huge idol of Goddess, which is about seven feet tall. Then visit nearest Maha Ganapathi and Shri Gopalakrishna Temple near Marikamba Temple. Then drive to Jogfalls - the second-highest waterfalls of India. Jog Falls is also called by alternative names of Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi. The magnificent Jog Falls is unquestionably the grandest natural beauty in Karnataka, rich as it is in splendid scenery. Then drive to Sagar, on arrival at Sagar, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast (7.30 AM), check out the hotel and visit Varadahalli is a small village surrounded by picturesque location. Varadahalli is well known for a famous Mutt (Ashram) called Sridhara Swami Mutt. It is famous for the Samadhi of His Holiness Sri Sridhara Swami one of the great saints of 20th century. After visiting the ashram, drive to Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple, located near river Sharavathi. The location is itself very extraordinary as the temple is surrounded by greenary on one side and the river on the other. The Sigandur temple is very unique in itself, as the Goddess is self manifest and is very powerful. Godess Chowdeshwari is very powerful goddess where in prayed honestly gets results positive. After getting the blessings of Chowdeshwari Temple at Sigandur, proceed to Kollur. Kollur lies at the foot of the Western Ghats and the main attraction of Kollur is temple dedicated to Goddess Mookambika. On arrival at Kollur, check in to the hotel. Evening, visit to the Mookambika Temple, one of the important places of pilgrimage in Karnataka. The panchaloha image of the goddess on Shri Chakra is stated to have been consecrated by Shri Adi Shankaracharya. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Sringeri. Enroute, visit Shankaranarayana Temple, considered as one of the seven Mukti places created by Lord Parashurama. This is one of the rare temples where we can see the confluence of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and they are woshipped in form of Lingas. Then enjoy the beautiful scenery of Agumbe Ghat. Sringeri is located on the banks of river Tunga and it is the site of the first mutt established by Adi Shankaracharya. On arrival at Sringeri, visit Sri Sharadamba Temple, Vidya Shankara Temple and other shrines. The Vidyashankara temple is an architectural marvel. You can have prasadam as lunch at Temple dining hall. 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 Udupi - Gokarna - Sirsi - Kollur - Horanadu Temples Tour Package.