Dharmasthala Kukke Subramanya Tour Package from Hubli (3 Days)
3-day Dharmasthala Kukke tour from Hubli: Dharmasthala and Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,860 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
23° – 31°C
October in Dharmasthala Kukke Subramanya

Description
3-day Dharmasthala Kukke tour from Hubli: Dharmasthala and Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,860 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Sri Manjunatha Temple, Bahubali Statue, Manjusha Museum and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-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 Kukke Subramanya
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 19°C – 38°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Hubli to Dharmasthala
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Hubli in the morning. Drive from Hubballi to Dharmasthala (about 402 km, 8 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Dharmasthala. Check in at Dharmasthala and have darshan at the Sri Manjunatha Temple, run by a Jain family for a Shaiva deity and known for its free annadanam meals. Visit the 39-foot Bahubali statue on the hill and the Manjusha Museum of vintage cars and artefacts. Overnight stay in Dharmasthala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Hubli to Dharmasthala
402 km · ~8h 42m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Hubli
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DharmasthalaDharmasthala, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Hubli to Dharmasthala
402 km · ~8h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Hubli
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Hubli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Hubli → Dharmasthala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~402 km
~8h 56m|Tentative fare ₹440–₹1,180
- Arrive in Dharmasthala
Dharmasthala, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Hubli to Dharmasthala
Nearest railway stations: Hubli Jn for Hubli, Narimogaru for Dharmasthala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 19h in total
Change trains at Hassan Junction — about 6h 40m wait
1 change · 19h 3m in total
Change trains at Dudda — about 7h 37m wait
1 change · 19h 28m in total
Change trains at Arsikere Jn — about 9h 5m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Sri Manjunatha Temple
The Shiva temple of Dharmasthala, run by a Jain family, where free meals are served to all.
- 2
Bahubali Statue
A 39-ft monolith of Gommateshwara on Ratnagiri hill.
- 3
Manjusha Museum
A museum of old cars, palm-leaf manuscripts and temple artefacts.
Kukke Subramanya
Today's travel: from Dharmasthala to Subramanya (about 54 km, 1 hr). Drive to Kukke Subramanya, about an hour away, at the foot of the Kumara Parvatha range. Bathe in the Kumaradhara river as is the custom and have darshan at the temple of Lord Subramanya, worshipped as the lord of serpents; the Sarpa Samskara pooja is performed here. Overnight stay in Subramanya.
- 1
Kukke Subramanya Temple
The temple of Lord Subramanya as the lord of serpents, known for Sarpa Samskara poojas.
- 2
Kumaradhara River
The holy river where devotees bathe before darshan.
Kukke to Hubli
Attend the early morning pooja at Kukke before starting home. Drive from Subramanya to Hubballi (about 421 km, 8 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Hubli. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Subramanya to Hubli
421 km · ~9h 5m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Subramanya
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HubliHubli, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Subramanya to Hubli
421 km · ~9h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Subramanya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Subramanya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Subramanya → Hubli
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~421 km
~9h 21m|Tentative fare ₹460–₹1,230
- Arrive in Hubli
Hubli, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Subramanya to Hubli
Nearest railway stations: Subrahmanya Road for Subramanya, Hubli Jn for Hubli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 41m in total
Change trains at Hassan Junction — about 5h 25m wait
1 change · 18h 7m in total
Change trains at Arsikere Jn — about 6h 30m wait
1 change · 18h 22m in total
Change trains at Hassan Junction — about 6h 45m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
A last darshan at Kukke before the drive.
- 2
Drive back to Hubli through the Ghats.
Tour Overview
Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya are two of the best-known temples of Dakshina Kannada, about 55 km apart in the Western Ghats. Kukke is the main centre for the Sarpa Samskara and Ashlesha Bali poojas.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Hubli. The route runs Hubli → Dharmasthala → Subramanya → Hubli, about 877 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Dharmasthala Kukke Tour from Hubli
- Sri Manjunatha Temple
- Bahubali Statue
- Manjusha Museum
- Kukke Subramanya Temple
- Kumaradhara River
Inclusions in the Dharmasthala Kukke Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Hubli for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Dharmasthala Kukke 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
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
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 Kukke Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Hubli → Dharmasthala → Subramanya → Hubli (about 877 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mangaluru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Dharmasthala; 3-star hotel in Subramanya, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Hubli. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹14,060 | ₹11,120 | ₹10,110 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,290 | ₹10,090 | ₹9,080 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹10,070 | ₹8,970 | ₹7,960 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,250 | ₹8,460 | ₹7,450 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,820 | ₹7,860 | ₹6,860 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mangaluru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
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.
Bahubali Statue
A 39-ft monolith of Gommateshwara on Ratnagiri hill.
Manjusha Museum
A museum of old cars, palm-leaf manuscripts and temple artefacts.
Kukke Subramanya Temple
The temple of Lord Subramanya as the lord of serpents, known for Sarpa Samskara poojas.
Kumaradhara River
The holy river where devotees 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
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Hubli for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- 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
Route: Hubli → Dharmasthala → Subramanya → Hubli (about 877 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mangaluru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Dharmasthala; 3-star hotel in Subramanya, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Hubli on day 1 and you are back in Hubli on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Hubli → Dharmasthala → Subramanya → Hubli. That is about 877 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,110 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,860 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Hubli and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mangaluru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
