The coast & its temples · Manjunatha temple on the Netravati
Dharmasthala group trip guide
Dharmasthala: Manjunatha temple on the Netravati in The coast & its temples, Karnataka. From Mangaluru it is 75 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Mangaluru costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Mangaluru
- 75 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Mangaluru
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Mangaluru (IXE)
Dharmasthala on the Netravati river is the home of the Manjunatha (Shiva) temple, served by Vaishnava priests and run by a hereditary Jain family.
Every pilgrim is given a free meal, and a stone Bahubali statue stands on a hill nearby; the Laksha Deepotsava festival of lamps is held in November–December.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Dharmasthala from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Dharmasthala
₹18,700–23,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 313 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A pilgrimage for families and senior groups, usually with Kukke Subramanya the same trip.
Temples & pilgrimage
How far is Dharmasthala
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 313 km | 6–7 h | Route: Bengaluru to Dharmasthala |
| Mysuru | 232 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Mangaluru | 75 km | 2–3 h | – |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 403 km | 8–9 h | – |
Group fares from Mangaluru
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Senior citizens.
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Circuits that include Dharmasthala
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Mangaluru (IXE).
- Nearest railway station: Mangaluru or Subrahmanya Road.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Dharmasthala
Approved operators who take groups to Dharmasthala. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
313 km by road from Dharmasthala
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Dharmasthala
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Dharmasthala
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Dharmasthala
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Mangaluru-inda Dharmasthala-ge eshtu doora? (How far is Dharmasthala from Mangaluru?)
75 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Dharmasthala-ge tempo traveller-ge eshtu aagutte? (What does a tempo traveller to Dharmasthala cost?)
Round trip from Mangaluru (75 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Dharmasthala cost?
Round trip from Mangaluru with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Dharmasthala?
1 day. With the drive from Mangaluru, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A pilgrimage for families and senior groups, usually with Kukke Subramanya the same trip.
When is the best time to visit Dharmasthala?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Dharmasthala from abroad?
Nearest airport: Mangaluru (IXE). Nearest railway station: Mangaluru or Subrahmanya Road. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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