Hidden Shores of Coastal Karnataka
Tour Overview
- Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
- Theme: Culture, Coastal Heritage, and Offbeat Experiences (No Treks)
- Photography: Secluded beaches, colonial churches, Yakshagana performances, temple rituals, backwaters, local crafts
- Accommodation: 3 * plus - 4 star boutique hotels & heritage homestays
- Meals: Breakfast at hotels. Lunches and Dinners on own unless included
- Start Point: Mangalore
- Finish at: Karwar- Goa / Mangalore
Day wise Itinerary
Day 01-02 - Mangalore (Cultural Gateway)
Experiences:
- Explore Kadri Manjunatha Temple, Aloysius Chapel, and Sultan Battery Fort
- Sunset at Tannirbhavi Beach
- Visit Car Street temple rituals and Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
- Explore local tile factories (Mangalore tiles)
Day 03 - Moodbidri & Karkala (Jain Trail)
Experiences:
- Visit the 1000 Pillar Jain Basadi in Moodbidri
- Explore monolithic Bahubali statue at Karkala
Day 04-05 - Udupi & Delta Beach Stay
Experiences:
- Visit Sri Krishna Temple and Anantheshwara Temple
- Pajaka Kshetra – Birthplace of Madhvacharya
- Evening at Delta Beach, where river meets the sea
- Cultural immersion with a Yakshagana night performance (Optional)
Day 06 - Kodi Bengare & Kemmannu Backwaters
Experiences:
- Country boat ride through Kemmannu backwaters
- Toddy tasting & fish fry at local shacks
- Visit traditional fishing village and watch fish auction
Day 07 - Malpe Island Hopping & St. Mary's Island
Experiences:
- Take a boat to St. Mary’s Island – hexagonal basalt rock formations
- Early morning fishing harbor activity (great photography)
- Visit Maple Sea Walk & watch sea birds at dusk
Day 08 - Kundapura & Basrur (Hidden Coastal Shrines)
Experiences:
- Explore the Basrur Ancient Temple Complex
- Visit Kodi Beach – one of the cleanest, secluded beaches in Karnataka
- River meets the Arabian Sea view from Trasi
Day 09 - Gokarna (Quiet Side)- Kumta
Experiences:
- Skip the commercial beaches, visit Belekan, Paradise View Point (no trek)
- Explore ancient Mahabaleshwar Temple
- Evening aarti and rituals at Kotiteertha
Day 10 - Kumtha – Departure
- Back home via Goa OR from Mangalore
Inclusions:
- Accommodation
- Pick up and drop from/ to airport / railway station. There will be ONLY one common pick up from Airport and/ or Railway station and one common drop off transfer.
- All transfers / transport by AC coach / bus / car as required for above itinerary
- Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions:
- Air fare/ Railway fare
- Optional tours
- Porterage, Laundry bills, Camera fees & other incidental charges
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusions part.