To celebrate the Navaratri festival, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Mangaluru division has introduced special Dasara tour packages from Mangaluru, Udupi, and Kundapura. These packages, available from October 3 to October 12, aim to promote temple tourism in and around these districts. KSRTC will use Karnataka Sarige coaches for these tours, offering affordable and convenient travel options for pilgrims and tourists.
Key Highlights:
- Dates: October 3 to October 12
- Pickup Points: Mangaluru, Udupi, and Kundapura
- Transport: Karnataka Sarige buses
- Tour Coverage: Temples and nearby tourist destinations
- Meals: Not included in the fare
Udupi Tour Packages
- Udupi Package 1
- Starting Point: Udupi KSRTC City Bus Stand at 7:30 am
- Temples Covered: Soukur Durgaparameshwari, Kollur Mookambika, Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari, Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari, Neelavara Mahishamardini
- Fare: ₹300 for adults, ₹300 for children (6-12 years)
- Return Time: 6:30 pm
- Udupi Package 2
- Starting Point: Udupi City Bus Stand at 8:30 am
- Temples & Destinations Covered: Puttur Bhagvathi Durgaparameshwari, Kota Amruteshwari, Kumbhashi Chandika, Maravanthe beach, Murdeshwar temple and beach, Idagunji Ganapathi, Apsarakonda Falls, Kasarkod Eco Beach
- Fare: ₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children
- Return Time: 8:40 pm
- Udupi Package 3
- Starting Point: Kundapura City Bus Stand at 8:00 am
- Temples & Destinations Covered: Byndoor Someshwara, Murdeshwar temple and beach, Kollur Mookambika, Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara, Soukur Durgaparameshwari
- Fare: ₹350 for adults, ₹250 for children
- Return Time: 5:00 pm
- Udupi Package 4
- Starting Point: Kundapura City Bus Stand at 8:00 am
- Temples & Destinations Covered: Udupi Krishna Mutt, Uchhila Mahalakshmi, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari, Kudroli Gokarnanatha, Panambur beach, Malpe Sea Walk
- Fare: ₹350 for adults, ₹250 for children
- Return Time: 6:30 pm
Mangaluru Tour Packages
- Navadurga Darshana Package
- Starting Point: Mangaluru Bejai Terminal at 8:00 am
- Temples & Destinations Covered: Mangaladevi, Sunkadakatte Annapoorneshwari, Kateel Durgaparameshwari, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari, Sasihithlu Bhagavathi temple and beach, Chitrapura Durgaparameshwari, Urva Mariyamma, Kudroli Gokarnanatha
- Fare: ₹400 for adults, ₹300 for children
- Return Time: 8:00 pm
- Madikeri Package
- Starting Point: Bejai Terminal at 7:00 am
- Destinations Covered: Madikeri, Raja Seat, Abbi Falls, Cauvery Nisargadhama, Golden Temple
- Fare: ₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children
- Return Time: 9:00 pm
- Kollur Package
- Starting Point: Bejai Terminal at 8:00 am
- Temples Covered: Uchhila Mahalakshmi, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari, Kollur Mookambika, Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara
- Fare: ₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children
- Return Time: 7:00 pm
- Murdeshwar Package
- Starting Point: Bejai Terminal at 7:00 am
- Temples & Destinations Covered: Murdeshwar Temple, Kumbhashi Chandika Durgaparameshwari, Ganapathi Temple, Uchhila Mahalakshmi Temple
- Fare: ₹550 for adults, ₹450 for children
- Return Time: 7:00 pm
Booking Details
Passengers can book their seats online via the KSRTC website or contact the reservation counters at Udupi and Kundapura for more information.
Source : thehindu
