Karnataka & Ooty
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Package ID 0443Pilgrimage
Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days of pilgrimage in Dakshina Kannada: the Manjunatha temple at Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya in the Western Ghats forest.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Mangalore and Sowthadka. It starts in Mangalore and ends in Mangalore. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0443
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Mangalore, Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya, Sowthadka
- Starts
- Mangalore
- Ends
- Mangalore
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Mysore and Coorg; April to June is peak season in Ooty.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0443
- Tour
- Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Karnataka & Ooty
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Temples set their own timings and dress codes. Boats, forest-department safaris, water sports and entry fees are paid locally. Travel times on the ghat roads are approximate. Temple rituals (sevas) are booked and paid at the temples.
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Day 1 — Mangalore to Dharmasthala
Arrive at Mangalore airport or station, where our representative meets you, and drive to Dharmasthala (about 75 km) on the Netravati. Evening darshan at the Manjunatha Swamy temple, run by a Jain family for a Shiva shrine, and see the Bahubali statue on Ratnagiri hill. Overnight stay in Dharmasthala.
Overnight: Dharmasthala
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Day 2 — Dharmasthala to Kukke Subramanya
After an early darshan and a visit to the vintage car museum, drive to Kukke Subramanya (about 55 km) in the forest at the foot of the Kumara Parvatha. Bathe in the Kumaradhara river and have darshan of Lord Subramanya, the protector of serpents. Overnight stay at Kukke.
Overnight: Kukke Subramanya
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Day 3 — Sarpa Samskara and Adi Subramanya
A morning for those taking the Sarpa Samskara or Ashlesha Bali rituals (booked with the temple), then the Adi Subramanya and the Kukke Shree math. Overnight stay at Kukke.
Overnight: Kukke Subramanya
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Day 4 — Kukke to Mangalore
After breakfast, drive back to Mangalore (about 100 km), stopping at the open-air Sowthadka Ganapati in the forest, for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Dharmasthala → Kukke Subramanya
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Dharmasthala | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Kukke Subramanya | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya?
For this 3-night tour of Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya cover?
The route is Dharmasthala → Kukke Subramanya. Overnight stays: 1 night in Dharmasthala and 2 nights in Kukke Subramanya.
How long is the Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Mangalore (Day 1: Mangalore to Dharmasthala) and ends in Mangalore (Day 4: Kukke to Mangalore).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya?
No. The Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya starts in Mangalore and ends in Mangalore, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Karnataka & Ooty trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Karnataka & Ooty trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Mysore and Coorg; April to June is peak season in Ooty.
Tours start and end in Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli, Coimbatore, Madurai or Hospet, with pick-up from the airport, railway station or bus stand and transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package.
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