Sringeri Horanadu Tour Package from Chennai (3 Days)
3-day Sringeri Horanadu tour from Chennai: Udupi, Agumbe, Sringeri and Horanadu. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,160 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
17° – 28°C
November in Sringeri Horanadu
Description
3-day Sringeri Horanadu tour from Chennai: Udupi, Agumbe, Sringeri and Horanadu. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,160 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Agumbe Sunset Point, Sri Sharadamba Temple, Vidyashankara Temple and more. September–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 Sringeri. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Sringeri Horanadu
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 14°C – 33°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Chennai to Sringeri
Reach Udupi by train from Chennai, where our driver meets you with the cab. Drive from Udupi to Agumbe (about 50 km, 1 hr) and from Agumbe to Sringeri (about 39 km, 45 min). Check in at your hotel in Sringeri. In the evening, visit Agumbe Sunset Point. Overnight stay in Sringeri.
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: Chennai to Udupi
745 km · ~16h 14m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
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.
73 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 373Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 523Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 673Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
73 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop
Arrive in UdupiUdupi, 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: Chennai to Udupi
745 km · ~16h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → Udupi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~745 km
~16h 33m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
- Arrive in Udupi
Udupi, 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: Chennai to Udupi
Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Udupi for Udupi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 15h 44m in total
Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 50m wait
1 change · 16h 31m in total
Change trains at Karakkad — about 42m wait
1 change · 19h 29m in total
Change trains at Karakkad — about 2h 56m 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.
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: Udupi to Agumbe
50 km · ~1h · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Udupi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
50 km · 1h drive from previous stop
Arrive in AgumbeAgumbe, 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: Udupi to Agumbe
50 km · ~1h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Udupi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Udupi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Udupi → Agumbe
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~50 km
~1h 7m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹190
- Arrive in Agumbe
Agumbe, 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: Udupi to Agumbe
Nearest railway stations: Udupi for Udupi, Barkur (about 30 km away) for Agumbe.
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: Agumbe to Sringeri
39 km · ~47m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Agumbe
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
39 km · 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SringeriSringeri, 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: Agumbe to Sringeri
39 km · ~52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Agumbe
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Agumbe. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Agumbe → Sringeri
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~39 km
~52m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹160
- Arrive in Sringeri
Sringeri, 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: Agumbe to Sringeri
Nearest railway stations: Barkur (about 30 km away) for Agumbe, Mangalore Cntl (about 77 km away) for Sringeri.
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.
- 1
Agumbe Sunset Point
A viewpoint at the top of the Agumbe ghat, looking out to the Arabian Sea.
Sringeri via Agumbe
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 78 km by cab). In the morning, visit Sri Sharadamba Temple. After lunch, go on to Vidyashankara Temple. Return to the hotel in Sringeri. Overnight stay in Sringeri.
- 1
Sri Sharadamba Temple
The main temple of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
- 2
Vidyashankara Temple
A 14th-century stone temple with zodiac pillars.
Horanadu and back to Chennai
Drive to Horanadu, about two hours, for darshan of Annapoorneshwari; every visitor is offered a meal at the temple. Pass through Kalasa and its Kalaseshwara temple on the way back. Drive from Sringeri to Horanadu (about 41 km, 1 hr) and from Horanadu to Udupi (about 118 km, 2 hrs 30 min). Board the train from Udupi back to Chennai (about 742 km), 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: Sringeri to Horanadu
41 km · ~49m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Sringeri
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
41 km · 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HoranaduHoranadu, 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: Sringeri to Horanadu
41 km · ~55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sringeri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sringeri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sringeri → Horanadu
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~41 km
~55m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹160
- Arrive in Horanadu
Horanadu, 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: Sringeri to Horanadu
Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl (about 77 km away) for Sringeri, Mangalore Cntl (about 71 km away) for Horanadu.
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: Horanadu to Udupi
118 km · ~2h 22m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Horanadu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Arrive in UdupiUdupi, 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: Horanadu to Udupi
118 km · ~2h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Horanadu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Horanadu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Horanadu → Udupi
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~118 km
~2h 37m|Tentative fare ₹130–₹380
- Arrive in Udupi
Udupi, 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: Horanadu to Udupi
Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl (about 71 km away) for Horanadu, Udupi for Udupi.
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: Udupi to Chennai
742 km · ~16h 10m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Udupi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
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.
71 km · 1h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 371Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 521Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 671Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
71 km · 1h 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChennaiChennai, Tamil Nadu
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: Udupi to Chennai
742 km · ~16h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Udupi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Udupi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Udupi → Chennai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km
~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Arrive in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Udupi to Chennai
Nearest railway stations: Udupi for Udupi, Chennai Central for Chennai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 20h 24m in total
Change trains at Ullal — about 2h 28m wait
1 change · 20h 24m in total
Change trains at Manjeshwar — about 2h 29m wait
1 change · 20h 24m in total
Change trains at Nadapuram Road — about 2h 34m 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 Annapoorneshwari Temple
The Horanadu temple of the goddess of food, where every visitor is given a meal.
- 2
Kalasa
The Kalaseshwara temple on the way to Horanadu.
Tour Overview
Sringeri and Horanadu are temple towns in the Malnad hills of Chikmagalur district. Sringeri is the first matha set up by Adi Shankaracharya on the Tunga river, and Horanadu is the home of Goddess Annapoorneshwari.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Chennai. The route runs Chennai → Udupi → Agumbe → Sringeri → Horanadu → Udupi → Chennai, about 1,735 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 Sringeri Horanadu Tour from Chennai
- Agumbe Sunset Point
- Sri Sharadamba Temple
- Vidyashankara Temple
- Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple
- Kalasa
Inclusions in the Sringeri Horanadu Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chennai 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 Sringeri Horanadu 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 Sringeri Horanadu Tour
Best time to visit: September–March
Route: Chennai → Udupi → Agumbe → Sringeri → Horanadu → Udupi → Chennai (about 1,735 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Udupi and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Sringeri, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Chennai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹24,620 | ₹12,590 | ₹11,420 |
| 33 Persons | ₹20,260 | ₹11,570 | ₹10,390 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,920 | ₹10,440 | ₹9,260 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,550 | ₹9,930 | ₹8,760 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹14,220 | ₹9,340 | ₹8,160 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Chennai the drive is about 704 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 Udupi and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Agumbe Sunset Point
A viewpoint at the top of the Agumbe ghat, looking out to the Arabian Sea.
Sri Sharadamba Temple
The main temple of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
Vidyashankara Temple
A 14th-century temple within the Sringeri matha complex, built in a transitional Hoysala-Vijayanagara style. Its twelve zodiac pillars are precisely aligned so that sunlight falls on each pillar according to the month of the solar calendar, a marvel of medieval Indian astronomy and architecture.
Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple
The Horanadu temple of the goddess of food, where every visitor is given a meal.
Kalasa
The Kalaseshwara temple on the way to Horanadu.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
September–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 Chennai 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: September–March
Route: Chennai → Udupi → Agumbe → Sringeri → Horanadu → Udupi → Chennai (about 1,735 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Udupi and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Sringeri, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Chennai on day 1 and you are back in Chennai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Chennai → Udupi → Agumbe → Sringeri → Horanadu → Udupi → Chennai. That is about 1,735 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹11,420 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,160 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 Chennai and back. By cab from Chennai the drive is about 704 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 Udupi and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
September–March.
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