Dharmasthala Tour Package from Salem (2 Days)
2-day Dharmasthala tour from Salem: Mangaluru, Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹10,760 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
23° – 31°C
October in Dharmasthala
Description
2-day Dharmasthala tour from Salem: Mangaluru, Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹10,760 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. 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
Arrive in Mangaluru and drive to Dharmasthala
Reach Mangaluru by train from Salem, where our driver meets you. 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 the train home
Drive to Kukke Subramanya in the forest for morning darshan, then down to Mangaluru, with time for the Kadri Manjunatha temple before the evening train. Drive from Dharmasthala to Kukke Subramanya (about 54 km, 1 hr) and from Kukke Subramanya to Mangaluru (about 106 km, 2 hrs). Board the train from Mangaluru back to Salem (about 483 km), and the tour ends.
- 1
Kukke Subramanya Temple
The forest temple of Lord Subramanya.
- 2
Kadri Manjunatha Temple
An old temple in Mangaluru with bronze images and sacred tanks.
Tour Overview
Dharmasthala, the temple town on the Netravati, by the overnight train to Mangaluru: a day at the Manjunatha temple, its museum and the Bahubali statue, and a morning at Kukke Subramanya before the train home.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Salem. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Dharmasthala Tour from Salem
- Sri Manjunatha Temple
- Annapoorna dining hall
- Manjusha Museum
- Bahubali statue, Ratnagiri
- Kukke Subramanya Temple
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple
Inclusions in the Dharmasthala Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem 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 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 Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
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
The forest temple of Lord Subramanya.
Kadri Manjunatha Temple
An old temple in Mangaluru with bronze images and sacred tanks.
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.
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 Salem 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
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 Salem on day 1 and you are back in Salem on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹18,740 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹10,760 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
October–March.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to