Coastal Karnataka temples from Mangaluru
Dharmasthala, Kukke, Udupi, Kollur, Murudeshwar and Gokarna from Mangaluru
The Dharmasthala, Kukke, Udupi, Kollur, Murudeshwar and Gokarna from Mangaluru covers about 726 km of driving over 4 days. For 4 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹28,200–34,500 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 4 days
- Driving
- 726 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 6
- from Mangaluru
- Fare from
- ₹28,200–34,500
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 4 days
The great temples of the Karnataka coast with one vehicle: Manjunatha at Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya in the ghats, Udupi's Krishna, Mookambika at Kollur, and Shiva by the sea at Murudeshwar and Gokarna.
It suits pilgrim groups from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the rest of Karnataka who fly or take the train to Mangaluru.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
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)
Coastal Karnataka temples from Mangaluru
₹28,200–34,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 726 km loop one way · 4 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Mangaluru
- Dharmasthala
- Kukke Subramanya
- Udupi
- Kollur Mookambika
- Murudeshwar
- Gokarna
Day-by-day plan (4 days)
Day 1: Mangaluru to Dharmasthala and Kukke130 km
Darshan and the free meal at Dharmasthala, then up into the ghats to Kukke for the evening.
Day 2: Kukke to Udupi157 km
Morning seva at Kukke, then the Krishna temple and Malpe beach at Udupi.
Day 3: Udupi to Kollur and Murudeshwar132 km
Mookambika darshan at Kollur, then the Shiva statue at Murudeshwar at sunset.
Day 4: Murudeshwar to Gokarna and back307 km
The Mahabaleshwar temple at Gokarna, then down the coast to Mangaluru.
What the circuit costs
About 726 km over 4 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 4 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹24,000–30,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹28,200–34,500 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹32,400–40,800 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹45,000–60,800 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round 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.
Cost per person
The 4-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,000–2,530 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,660–2,030 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,250–1,570 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,290–1,740 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Temples ask for modest dress; at Dharmasthala and Kukke men remove shirts inside.
- The Kukke road climbs into the ghats: a tempo traveller or mini bus suits it.
Operators for Coastal Karnataka temples from Mangaluru
Approved operators who take groups to Coastal Karnataka temples from Mangaluru. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
365 km by road from Mangaluru
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Mangaluru
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Mangaluru
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Mangaluru
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Coastal Karnataka temples from Mangaluru?
4 days. Over 4 days: day 1: Mangaluru to Dharmasthala and Kukke; day 2: Kukke to Udupi; day 3: Udupi to Kollur and Murudeshwar; day 4: Murudeshwar to Gokarna and back.
How far is the Coastal Karnataka temples from Mangaluru circuit?
About 726 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 4 (Murudeshwar to Gokarna and back), 307 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Coastal Karnataka temples from Mangaluru trip cost for a group?
For 4 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹24,000–30,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹28,200–34,500; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹32,400–40,800; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹45,000–60,800 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Dharmasthala aur Kukke Subramanya ek din mein ho sakte hain?
Haan, Mangaluru se subah jaldi niklein to dono ek din mein ho jaate hain; Kukke mein raat rukna aaraamdeh hai.