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Dharmasthala Kukke Subramanya Tour Package from Kolhapur (3 Days)

3-day Dharmasthala Kukke tour from Kolhapur: Mangaluru, Dharmasthala and Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,490 per person.

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Dharmasthala Kukke Subramanya Tour Package from Kolhapur (3 Days)

Description

3-day Dharmasthala Kukke tour from Kolhapur: Mangaluru, Dharmasthala and Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,490 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. 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 March

Average temperature range: 19°C – 38°C

Jan

35°

20° low

Feb

37°

21° low

Mar

38°

24° low

Apr

38°

26° low

May

34°

25° low

Jun

29°

24° low

Jul

29°

23° low

Aug

29°

23° low

Sep

29°

23° low

NOW

Oct

31°

23° low

Nov

33°

21° low

Dec

34°

19° low

Jan

35°

20° low

Feb

37°

21° low

Mar

38°

24° low

Apr

38°

26° low

May

34°

25° low

Jun

29°

24° low

Jul

29°

23° low

Aug

29°

23° low

Sep

29°

23° low

NOW

Oct

31°

23° low

Nov

33°

21° low

Dec

34°

19° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Kolhapur to Dharmasthala

Reach Mangaluru by train from Kolhapur, where our driver meets you. Drive from Mangaluru to Dharmasthala (about 74 km, 1 hr 30 min). 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.

  1. 1

    Sri Manjunatha Temple

    The Shiva temple of Dharmasthala, run by a Jain family, where free meals are served to all.

  2. 2

    Bahubali Statue

    A 39-ft monolith of Gommateshwara on Ratnagiri hill.

  3. 3

    Manjusha Museum

    A museum of old cars, palm-leaf manuscripts and temple artefacts.

Day 2

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. 1

    Kukke Subramanya Temple

    The temple of Lord Subramanya as the lord of serpents, known for Sarpa Samskara poojas.

  2. 2

    Kumaradhara River

    The holy river where devotees bathe before darshan.

Day 3

Kukke to Kolhapur

Attend the early morning pooja at Kukke before starting home. Drive from Subramanya to Mangaluru (about 106 km, 2 hrs). Board the train from Mangaluru back to Kolhapur (about 544 km), and the tour ends.

  1. 1

    A last darshan at Kukke before the drive.

  2. 2

    Drive back to Kolhapur 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 Kolhapur. The route runs Kolhapur → Mangaluru → Dharmasthala → Subramanya → Mangaluru → Kolhapur, about 1,320 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 Kolhapur

  • 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 Kolhapur 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: Kolhapur → Mangaluru → Dharmasthala → Subramanya → Mangaluru → Kolhapur (about 1,320 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 Kolhapur. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹23,810₹12,220₹10,740
3₹19,710₹11,190₹9,720
4–7₹17,390₹10,070₹8,590
8–10₹16,070₹9,560₹8,080
11–12₹13,870₹8,970₹7,490

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

By cab from Kolhapur the drive is about 602 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.

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

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Sri Manjunatha Temple

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.

1-2 hours Free6:00 AM - 9:00 PM (annadana served 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Bahubali Statue

Bahubali Statue

A 39-ft monolith of Gommateshwara on Ratnagiri hill.

Manjusha Museum

Manjusha Museum

A museum of old cars, palm-leaf manuscripts and temple artefacts.

Kukke Subramanya Temple

Kukke Subramanya Temple

The temple of Lord Subramanya as the lord of serpents, known for Sarpa Samskara poojas.

Kumaradhara River

Kumaradhara River

The holy river where devotees bathe before darshan.

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

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 Kolhapur 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

3-star hotel in Dharmasthala (or similar)
3-star hotel in Subramanya (or similar)

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: Kolhapur → Mangaluru → Dharmasthala → Subramanya → Mangaluru → Kolhapur (about 1,320 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 Kolhapur on day 1 and you are back in Kolhapur on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Kolhapur → Mangaluru → Dharmasthala → Subramanya → Mangaluru → Kolhapur. That is about 1,320 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹10,740 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,490 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 Kolhapur and back. By cab from Kolhapur the drive is about 602 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. 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.

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