Coastal Karnataka Temple Tour 13N/14D

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival at Mangalore

   On arrival at Mangalore, check-in a hotel. Then visit Mangala Devi Temple- a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shakti. Later visit Kadri Temple-  an old and ancient Buddhist Temple. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Kadri Temple
• Day 2 : Mangalore City Tour 

  After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing at Mangalore. Visit Aloysius Church- located on the top of the Lighthouse Hill, in the heart of Mangalore. Then, visit Kudorli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple- a temple dedicated to Lord Gokarnanatheshwara, a form of Lord Shiva that is said to be a heavenly abode on earth. Later visit Pilikula Nisargadhama- a most famous picnic spot that offers Boating, Golf Course, Botanical Garden, Amusement Park and a Zoo. You might like to spend the evening at Panambur beach. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. 
• Day 3 : Mangalore to Udupi (60 Kms/1- 2 hrs)

  After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Udupi. On arrival at Udupi, check-in at a hotel and visit Sri Krishna Temple- a popular temple of Lord Krishna in South India located in the centre of the city. Then, visit St. Mary's Islands- a group of four islands also known as Coconut Island and Thonsepar is just 7 kms from the shore. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

  • Hotspots St. Mary
• Day 4 : Udupi to Kollur (110 Kms/ 2 to 3 hrs)

   After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Kollur. On arrival, check-in at a hotel and visit Kollur Mookambika Temple- a Hindu Temple dedicated to Mookambika Devi. Then, visit Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, the Sanctuary thick with the deciduous and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats. Some of the rarest species of flora is found here. The endangered cane turtle is also found here. This Sanctuary also houses animals like- Sambar, Sloth Bear, Wild Pig, Barking Deer, Porcupine, Tiger and Leopard. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 5 : Kollur to Murudeshwara (60 Kms/ 1- 2 hrs)

   After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Murudeshwara. On arrival, check-in a hotel and have rest. Later, visit Murudeshwara Temple- a temple named after Lord Shiva that is famous for world's second tallest statue (123 feet) of Lord Shiva built on Kanduka Hill that is surrounded by Arabian sea on three sides. Furthermore, a 20 storied building- 'Gopura' is constructed at the temple that shows a breath-taking view of the statue. Later visit Murudeshwara beach- a stretch of Arabian Sea that leaves a lasting memory. Later visit Idagunji Maha Ganpati Temple- a popular temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 6 : Murudeshwara to Gokarna (90 Kms/ 2 hrs)

  After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Gokarna- a city famous for beautiful landscapes and beaches. On arrival, check-in a hotel and have rest. Later, visit Later visit Mahabaleshwar Temple- famous Hindu pilgrimage centre with chanting vedic hymns and sacred temple of Lord Shiva. Moreover, it is the only place where Abhishek pooja is allowed by touching Aatma Linga. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 7 : Gokarna City Tour 

  After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing at Gokarna. Visit Kudle beach, Gokarna Beach, Om beach, Paradise Beach and Mirjan Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Gokarna Beach, Om Beach
• Day 8 : Gokarna to Karwar (60 Kms/ 1 hr)

  After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Karwar. This place is said to be the heaven on Earth. On arrival, check-in at a hotel and have rest for sometime. Visit Devbagh Beach- a serene and peaceful beach. Later visit Warship Museum- a great place to learn about the Indian Naval History. Then, visit Karwar Beach- beach famous for its tourist attraction. Its visible from the Mumbai- Goa Highway.  Karwar is also known for its staple food, try fish curry with cashews. Overnight stay at Karwar.

  • Hotspots Devbagh Beach, Karwar Beach
• Day 9 : Karwar City Tour 

  After breakfast, visit Durga Temple- the Heritage of Karwar that is made up of White Marble, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Then, visit Sadashivgad Fort- located on the North bank of Kali River, hence making it a great place of tourist attraction. Later visit Ravindranath Tagore Beach- a clean water beach where sunset is worth watching. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

  • Themes Heritage
• Day 10 : Karwar to Goa (100 Kms/ 2 hrs)

  After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards  Panjim- the Capital of Goa. On arrival at Panjim, check-in at a hotel and proceed for Goa State Museum- famous for ancient History, Archaeology, Geology and craftsmanship. Later rejoice cruise at Mandovi River. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 11 : Old Goa City Tour

  After breakfast, proceed to visit Basilica of Bom Jesus that holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Later visit Dudhsagar Falls- 600 m high waterfall on the River Mandovi. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 12 : North Goa Tour 

  After breakfast, visit Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary - located on the western tip of Chorao Island along Mandovi River, Goa. Then, visit Ribandar Church- church of  'Our Lady of Help', was built in 1565 on the banks of Mandovi River. Later visit Miramar Beach- most visited beaches of Goa. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 13 : South Goa Tou- 

  After breakfast, visit Goa Chitra Museum-  which includs pottery, ancient farming, musical tools and also showcases all the staples of Western Coastal India. Then proceed to visit Benaulim Beach- a quiet place as it is far from the hustle and bustle of the city- hence a peaceful beach. Later visit Cavelossim Beach- the most attractive beach visited by tourists. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 14 : Drop at Railway Station/ Airport

  After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfers to the Airport or Railway Station for further journey.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Package Start From

• Mangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia

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