Dharmasthala Darshan Yatra Package (2 Days)
2-day Dharmasthala Darshan tour from Mangaluru: Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
23° – 31°C
October in Dharmasthala Darshan Yatra Package (2 Days)
Description
2-day Dharmasthala Darshan tour from Mangaluru: Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Sri Manjunatha Temple, Annapoorna dining hall, Manjusha Museum and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Dharmasthala. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Dharmasthala Darshan Yatra Package (2 Days)
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 19°C – 38°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Mangaluru to Dharmasthala
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Mangaluru in the morning. Drive from Mangaluru to Dharmasthala (about 74 km, 1 hr 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Dharmasthala. Drive up through the areca and coconut country of Dakshina Kannada to Dharmasthala on the Netravati. Have darshan of Sri Manjunatha Swamy, a Shiva temple run for generations by a Jain family, the Heggades, and served by Madhva priests: an unusual meeting of faiths. Have lunch at the Annapoorna hall, where thousands of pilgrims are fed free every day, then see the Manjusha museum of old cars, palm-leaf manuscripts and temple chariots, and climb Ratnagiri hill to the 39-foot statue of Bahubali. Overnight stay in Dharmasthala.
- 1
Sri Manjunatha Temple
The famous Shiva temple of Dharmasthala, run by a Jain family and served by Hindu priests.
- 2
Annapoorna dining hall
The temple kitchen that feeds pilgrims free of charge every day.
- 3
Manjusha Museum
Vintage cars, manuscripts, temple chariots and curios collected by the Heggade family.
- 4
Bahubali statue, Ratnagiri
A 39-foot monolithic statue of Bahubali on a hill above the town.
Kukke Subramanya and back
An early drive into the Western Ghat forest to Kukke Subramanya, the temple of Lord Subramanya as the protector of serpents, where pilgrims come for the sarpa samskara and naga pratishta rituals (booked in advance). Have darshan and lunch, then drive back down to Mangaluru. Drive from Dharmasthala to Kukke Subramanya (about 54 km, 1 hr) and from Kukke Subramanya to Mangaluru (about 106 km, 2 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Mangaluru. The tour ends here.
- 1
Kukke Subramanya Temple
A temple of Subramanya in the forest at the foot of Kumara Parvatha.
- 2
Kumaradhara river
The river where pilgrims bathe before darshan.
Tour Overview
A two-day yatra from Mangaluru to the two great temples of the Western Ghat foothills: Sri Manjunatha at Dharmasthala, famous for its free meals and its harmony of faiths, and Kukke Subramanya in the forest.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Mangaluru. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Dharmasthala Darshan Tour from Mangaluru
- Sri Manjunatha Temple
- Annapoorna dining hall
- Manjusha Museum
- Bahubali statue, Ratnagiri
- Kukke Subramanya Temple
- Kumaradhara river
Inclusions in the Dharmasthala Darshan Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mangaluru for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Dharmasthala Darshan Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay just ₹99 to reserve your tour. The ₹99 is 100 percent refundable if you cancel at any time, and it is adjusted in your final payment.
50 percent of the tour cost: 3 days before the tour starts, after you receive your tour voucher.
Remaining balance: on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy
The ₹99 online booking amount is refunded in full whenever you cancel, for any reason.
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Dharmasthala Darshan Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Before you go: Dress modestly for darshan; at Kukke Subramanya and some other coastal temples men are asked to remove their shirts in the sanctum. Rituals at Kukke such as sarpa samskara are booked in advance with the temple.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Dharmasthala, or similar.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Per-person pricing by group size
Route Map
Top Attractions
Sri Manjunatha Temple
A revered Shaivite temple on the banks of the Nethravathi River, uniquely administered by a Jain Bunt family whose hereditary head is the Dharmadhikari. This centuries-old institution is famed for its daily annadana, offering free meals to all visitors regardless of faith, symbolizing harmony between Jain and Hindu traditions.
Annapoorna dining hall
The temple kitchen that feeds pilgrims free of charge every day.
Manjusha Museum
Vintage cars, manuscripts, temple chariots and curios collected by the Heggade family.
Bahubali statue, Ratnagiri
A 39-foot monolithic statue of Bahubali on a hill above the town.
Kukke Subramanya Temple
A temple of Subramanya in the forest at the foot of Kumara Parvatha.
Kumaradhara river
The river where pilgrims bathe before darshan.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mangaluru for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Before you go: Dress modestly for darshan; at Kukke Subramanya and some other coastal temples men are asked to remove their shirts in the sanctum. Rituals at Kukke such as sarpa samskara are booked in advance with the temple.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Dharmasthala, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Mangaluru on day 1 and you are back in Mangaluru on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹8,590 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,540 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
October–March.
Dress modestly for darshan; at Kukke Subramanya and some other coastal temples men are asked to remove their shirts in the sanctum. Rituals at Kukke such as sarpa samskara are booked in advance with the temple.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to