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Karnataka Pilgrimage Circuit: Sringeri, Dharmasthala and Udupi

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Trip TypePrivate & customisable
Best Time to VisitOct – Mar
PaceModerate
ThemesHeritage & Temples
Starting From$380

Route Covered

Overnight stops in day order
1SringeriDay 1 · 1 night
2DharmasthalaDay 2 · 1 night
3UdupiDay 3 · 1 night

Overview

This Sringeri, Dharmasthala and Udupi tour package is a four-day, three-night private pilgrimage drive in Karnataka, with one night in each town. It begins and ends at Mangaluru airport. It suits devotees and temple-minded travellers, and October to March is the comfortable season.

Who it suits

Pilgrims and temple lovers happy with early starts and three to four hours in the car on three of the four days; not for those who want a slow, one-base holiday

Highlights

Sringeri Sharada PeethamVidyashankara Temple, SringeriTunga river fish feedingSirimane Falls and Kigga (optional)Manjunatha Temple, DharmasthalaFree meal at DharmasthalaBahubali statue, Ratnagiri hillManjusha MuseumSri Krishna Matha, UdupiMalpe harbour

Good to know

Dress

Dress modestly for all three temples, with shoulders and knees covered

Temple timings

Hours at Sringeri change with events, so your guide confirms them the day before

Free meals

Dharmasthala offers a free meal to every visitor, which saves a restaurant stop on Day 3

Cool nights

Sringeri can fall to about 10 C in winter, and June to September brings heavy rain

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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DAY 1

Mangaluru airport to Sringeri

Overnight: Sringeri
Sharadamba temple
  • Meet your driver at Mangaluru airport
  • Take the road up into the Western Ghats, about 110 km to Sringeri
  • Check in and rest after the drive
  • If time allows, an evening visit to the Sharadamba temple
Sringeri: 1 upcoming event
Mangaluru airport to Sringeri, ~110 km, ~4 hrs
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DAY 2

Vidyashankara Temple and the Tunga, then on to Dharmasthala

Overnight: Dharmasthala
Vidyashankara TempleTunga river fish feedingSirimane Falls (optional)Manjunatha Temple evening visit
  • Morning in Sringeri at the Vidyashankara Temple and its zodiac pillars
  • Walk to the Tunga and the fish-feeding spots
  • Option to add Sirimane Falls and Kigga, about 15 km out
  • Early afternoon drive of about 105 km south to Dharmasthala
  • Evening at the Manjunatha Temple
Dharmasthala: 1 annual event
Sringeri to Dharmasthala, ~105 km, ~3 hrs
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DAY 3

Dharmasthala's Bahubali hill and museum, then Udupi

Overnight: Udupi
Free meal at DharmasthalaBahubali statueManjusha MuseumSri Krishna Matha and Kanakana Kindi
  • Morning at Dharmasthala for the free meal and the Manjusha Museum
  • Visit the 39-ft Bahubali statue on Ratnagiri hill
  • Drive about 105 km to Udupi in the afternoon
  • Walk Car Street towards the Sri Krishna Matha at dusk
Udupi: 2 annual events
Dharmasthala to Udupi, ~105 km, ~3 hrs
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DAY 4

Malpe harbour and departure

Krishna Matha, Car StreetMalpe harbour and sea walkway
  • Early morning darshan at the Krishna Matha, if you want a second look
  • Drive to Malpe, about 5 to 6 km away, for the harbour and sea walkway
  • Return to the hotel and check out
  • Transfer to Mangaluru airport for your flight
Udupi to Mangaluru airport, ~60 km, ~1 to 1.5 hrs
Starting from$380From, per person, twin sharing, 3-star hotels, private car with driver, excludes flights. Indicative; to be confirmed by the operator.

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Trip Facts

Activity LevelEasy. Short walks around temple precincts and a few steps at the falls; the main effort is three to four hours in the car on three of the four days.
What to PackLight cotton clothes that cover shoulders and knees, shoes that slip off easily, an umbrella for June to September and a warm layer for winter nights in Sringeri.
Local CustomsDress modestly and remove footwear at temple entrances. Dharmasthala asks guests to book rooms only through its own site, and the monastery at Sringeri changes its timings with events, so ask your guide before planning the day around them.

Local Activities & Events

Updated Oct 7, 2026

Sringeri — Days 1-2 of the trip

Oct11-22

Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava

festival

The Sringeri Sharada Peetham's twelve-day Navaratri festival, from Ashwayuja Shukla Pratipat to Ekadashi, with sevas bookable online and live broadcasts.

Karnataka — across your trip

Oct11-21

Mysuru Dasara

festival

Mysuru's royal festival runs from 11 to 21 October 2026, opening at Chamundi Hill and ending with the Jamboo Savari procession from the palace.

Oct11-25

Dasara Aahara Mela (food fair)

food

A food fair held alongside Dasara at Maharaja's College Ground in Mysuru from 11 to 25 October 2026, open from late morning to night.

Oct17

Kaveri Sankramana (Tula Sankramana) at Talakaveri

festival

Pilgrims gather at Talakaveri in Kodagu for Theerthodbhava, when holy water is said to appear at the Brahma Kundike at the start of the Tula month.

Oct18-19

Mysuru Dasara Kambala

sports

Mysuru's first Kambala brings paired buffaloes from the coast to race on a purpose-built paddy track at Sathagalli on 18 and 19 October 2026.

Oct–May18–1

Coastal Kambala season 2026-27

seasonal

Buffalo-race season in coastal Karnataka, with 28 events reported for 2026-27 at venues across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

Oct22-24

Kittur Utsava

cultural

Three days in Belagavi district honouring Rani Chennamma's 1824 victory, with folk performances, craft and food stalls and cultural programmes at Kittur.

Oct–Nov30–10

Hasanamba Temple annual darshan, Hassan

festival

Hassan's Hasanamba temple admits devotees only during a short window each year; darshan is planned for 30 October to 10 November 2026.

Events are reviewed by our team before publishing and drop off after they end. Please confirm timings and availability with us before your trip — local schedules can change without notice.

What's Included & Excluded

Included
3 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels, twin sharing (to be confirmed)Daily breakfastPrivate air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeingAirport pick-up and drop-off at MangaluruEnglish-speaking guide on sightseeing days in Sringeri and Dharmasthala (to be confirmed)Entrance fees for the sights listed, where charged (to be confirmed)
Not included
FlightsMeals other than breakfastBoat tickets, camera fees and special puja or seva offeringsTips and personal expensesOptional activities

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