Dharmasthala Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)
3-day Dharmasthala tour from Bangalore: Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,660 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
21° – 33°C
November in Dharmasthala

Description
3-day Dharmasthala tour from Bangalore: Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,660 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Sri Manjunatha Temple evening darshan, Sri Manjunatha Temple, Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala 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
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 19°C – 38°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangalore to Dharmasthala
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Dharmasthala (about 312 km, 6 hrs 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Dharmasthala. In the evening, visit Sri Manjunatha Temple evening darshan. 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: Bangalore to Dharmasthala
312 km · ~6h 34m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bangalore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ShravanabelagolaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
162 km · 3h 14m 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: Bangalore to Dharmasthala
312 km · ~6h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bangalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bangalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bangalore → Dharmasthala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~312 km
~6h 56m|Tentative fare ₹340–₹920
Usual tea / meal halts: Channarayapatna (~170 km)
- 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: Bangalore to Dharmasthala
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, Narimogaru for Dharmasthala.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 9h 18m in total
Change trains at Chik Banavar — about 1h wait
1 change · 9h 48m in total
Change trains at Honnavalli Road — about 1h 47m wait
1 change · 11h 26m in total
Change trains at Ketohalli — about 1h 49m 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.
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Sri Manjunatha Temple evening darshan
Evening darshan at the temple; men remove shirts inside.
Dharmasthala
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 20 km by cab). In the morning, visit Sri Manjunatha Temple and Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala. After lunch, go on to Car Museum (Manjusha). Return to the hotel in Dharmasthala. Overnight stay in Dharmasthala.
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Sri Manjunatha Temple
Morning darshan and the free meal (anna dana) served to all.
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Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala
The 12 m monolith of Bahubali on Ratnagiri hill.
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Car Museum (Manjusha)
Vintage cars and old objects collected by the temple trust.
Kukke Subramanya and back to Bangalore
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Today's sightseeing: Kukke Subramanya Temple. Then drive from Dharmasthala to Kukke Subramanya (about 54 km, 1 hr) and from Kukke Subramanya to Bangalore (about 296 km, 6 hrs). Drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore, and the tour ends.
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: Dharmasthala to Kukke Subramanya
54 km · ~1h 5m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dharmasthala
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
54 km · 1h 5m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kukke SubramanyaKukke Subramanya, 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: Dharmasthala to Kukke Subramanya
54 km · ~1h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dharmasthala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dharmasthala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dharmasthala → Kukke Subramanya
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~54 km
~1h 12m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹200
- Arrive in Kukke Subramanya
Kukke Subramanya, 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: Dharmasthala to Kukke Subramanya
Nearest railway stations: Narimogaru for Dharmasthala, Subrahmanya Road for Kukke Subramanya.
Direct trains
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.
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: Kukke Subramanya to Bangalore
296 km · ~6h 15m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kukke Subramanya
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ShravanabelagolaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
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: Kukke Subramanya to Bangalore
296 km · ~6h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kukke Subramanya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kukke Subramanya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kukke Subramanya → Bangalore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~296 km
~6h 35m|Tentative fare ₹330–₹880
Usual tea / meal halts: Nagamangala (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kukke Subramanya to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Subrahmanya Road for Kukke Subramanya, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 11h 41m in total
Change trains at Yeliyur — about 1h 31m wait
1 change · 12h 11m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 14h 26m in total
Change trains at Malleswaram — about 4h 26m 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.
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Kukke Subramanya Temple
The temple of Lord Subramanya, the serpent god, in the forest.
Tour Overview
Dharmasthala, on the Netravati river, is known for the Manjunatha temple and its free meals. Kukke Subramanya lies 55 km away in the Western Ghats.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Dharmasthala → Kukke Subramanya → Bangalore, about 662 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 Tour from Bangalore
- Sri Manjunatha Temple evening darshan
- Sri Manjunatha Temple
- Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala
- Car Museum (Manjusha)
- Kukke Subramanya Temple
Inclusions in the Dharmasthala Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore 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 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 Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Bangalore → Dharmasthala → Kukke Subramanya → Bangalore (about 662 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Subramanya and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Dharmasthala, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹10,160 | ₹9,910 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹9,130 | ₹8,880 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹8,010 | ₹7,760 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,660 |
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 Subramanya and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Sri Manjunatha Temple evening darshan
Evening darshan at the temple; men remove shirts inside.
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, Dharmasthala
The 12 m monolith of Bahubali on Ratnagiri hill.
Car Museum (Manjusha)
Vintage cars and old objects collected by the temple trust.
Kukke Subramanya Temple
The temple of Lord Subramanya, the serpent god, in the forest.
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 Bangalore 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
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Bangalore → Dharmasthala → Kukke Subramanya → Bangalore (about 662 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Subramanya and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Dharmasthala, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bangalore → Dharmasthala → Kukke Subramanya → Bangalore. That is about 662 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,910 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,660 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 Bangalore 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 Subramanya 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
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