Day 1: Start journey around 10 PM from Bangalore

Day 2: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 10 PM start form Bangalore and 9 AM: Reach to Mirjan Fort | 11 AM: Reach to Mahabaleshwara Temple | 1 PM: Lunch Break | 2 PM: Koti Tirtha | 4 PM: OM Beach.

Gokarna is a city situated in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, and is etymologically translated to ‘cow’s ear.’ According to famous mythological faith, it is the location where Lord Shiva emerged from the embodiment of Mother Earth in the form of a cow. Enclosed with ancient temples, the town is home to one of the oldest temples since time immemorial known as Mahabaleshwar, enshrined with Lord Shiva.

Mirjan Fort, The Mirjan Fort is lay by the lands of the Agnanishi River and is laid with large roofs and bastions. There are four main faces to the fort, each of which is laid out by steps built out of laterite stone. It is scattered with many wells linked to the channel.

Timings: From 8 AM to 6 PM.

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Mahabaleshwara Temple, A 6 feet tall Shiva Linga at the temple is known as the Atmalinga is adored here. Created using white granite, it is a classic example of the beauty of Dravidian architecture. A 1500+ years old carved stone Lord Shiva idol in the standing position represents the main deity. The temple has been mentioned in the Hindu Mythics of Mahabharata and Ramayana and it is said to be as significant as Kashi, hence it earning the title, Dakshin (South) Kashi. As per tradition, devotees must first take a dip in the Karwar Beach, where the temple faces, visit the Maha Ganapathi Temple that is opposite the temple, then only visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple.

Timings: 6 AM to 12:30 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM.

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Koti Tirtha, is placed close to Mahabaleshwar Temple and is referred to be a religious point as the tourists take a dip in the small pond before visiting the religious places in the area. This famous and sacred man-made tank holds great reverence amongst the locals and tourists alike, as it is known to purify their souls by washing away their sins.

Timings: From 12:00 PM to 8 PM.

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OM Beach, the beach copes with the symbol 'OM.' You can see the coincidence of two diverse part of land here that have a semi-crescent shape that gives it a distinct identity. The sand granules of this beach are extremely delicate, and the rocks are equally astounding. Also, fishermen boats are present throughout the shores, who organize the fishing activity for tourists in the deep sea. You can explore more adventurous activities like banana boat ride, dolphin spotting and jet-skiing.

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Day 3: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: Start at 7 AM | 8 AM: Reach to Murudeshwar Shiva Temple | 1 PM: Lunch Break | 4 PM: Reach to Lord Shiva Statue | 5 PM: Murudeshwar Beach | 7 PM: Back to hotel.

Murudeshwar Temple is famous for the world's second tallest Shiva statue (123 ft) & tallest temple tower (249 ft) of Murudeshwar Temple. The sea on three sides surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri. This is a great place to watch the sunset. Murudeshwar is also known for the Murudeshwar Fort and wonderful beaches. Nearby Netrani Island is also a very popular spot for tourists as it offers excellent boating, snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. Sirsi, Karwar, Gokarna, Kollur, Udupi, Mangalore, Dharmasthala and Subramanya are the nearby attractions here.

Timings: 3:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

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The Lord Shiva Statue, the statue was built by Shivamogga's Kashinath and several other sculptors, financed by businessman Mr R.N. Shetty, at a cost of approximately 50 million rupees. It took about 2 years to build the statue. The statue carved with so much attention to detail. There are many life-size statues of Gods and Demons around the Shiva statue. The Geetopadesha, Sun chariot, the sculpture of Lord Ganesh receiving the Atma Linga from Ravana and others dot the landscape of the Kanduka hill. On the very top is the Shiva statue.

Timings: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

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Murudeshwar Beach, this is a fantabulous and well maintained beach surrounded by hills, the wide Arabian Sea on the west, coconut and areca groves close by, attracts tourists throughout the year. Murudeshwar offers magnificent natural views with serene and calm surroundings. One can come down to Murudeshwar beach for a great view of the sunset.

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Day 4: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 9 AM: Reach to Sri Krishna Temple | 11 AM: Reach to Anegudde Temple | 1 PM: Lunch Break | 2 PM: Reach to Coin Museum | 4 PM: Malpe Beach | 8 PM: Back to hotel.

The Sri Krishna Temple also known as the Sri Krishna Mutta, is a Vaishnavite temple founded by Saint Jagadguru Sri Madhvacharya. This temple is known for a special feature, that is, that the deity is worshipped through a silver plated window with nine holes, known as the Navagraha kindi. The daily services to god are performed by the Ashta Mathas and people from all over the country flock to this temple to pay respect. Known throughout the world for its customs, rituals and its teachings in Dvaita philosophy, this temple also attracts curious foreigners willing to learn about this culture.

Temple Timings: 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

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Anegudde Temple is located at a distance of 9 km south of Kundapura, in Udupi District. Anegudde is also known as Kumbashi. Anegudde is rewarded one of the seven 'Mukti Sthalas' of Karnataka (Parashurama kshetra). The temple at Anegudde is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha). Anegudde is the combination of two words - 'Aane' meaning 'Elephant' and 'Gudde', which stands for 'hillock' as it is the abode of the elephant-headed god, Lord Vinayaka.

Temple Timings: 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

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Corporation Bank Heritage Museum (also known as Coin Museum) also shares information about the history of banking in Dakshin Kannada. You can find resources like financial research centre and a credit counselling centre here as well.

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Malpe Beach is a natural port, traditionally known for its settlement of the Mogaveera fishermen community here. Now a famous tourist hotspot, Malpe Beach is the first Indian beach which provides free Wi-Fi all day long. There are also a number of watersport activities at the beach including Jet Ski and parasailing among others. The massive shoreline of this beautiful beach is also home to four exquisite rocky islands, of which the most famous and frequently visited is the St. Mary’s Island.

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Day 5: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 9 AM: Reach to Jog Falls | 1 PM: Reach to Kollur Mookambika Temple | 2 PM: Lunch Break | 3 PM: Reach to Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary | 10 PM: Back to hotel.

A lovely city located along the banks of the Tunga River in central Karnataka is Shimoga also known as Shimoga. Offering the beautiful tourist places in Shimoga, this city is encompassed by lush green landscapes, coconut palm trees and abundant waterfalls.

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Jog Falls, the Western Ghats gives rise to the Sharavati River that plunges from a height of 829 feet in four magnificent cascades namely Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket. Jog falls, being the tallest waterfalls in India is situated in the dense evergreen forests, 16kms from Talguppa nearest railway station, Shimoga district, Karnataka. During rainfalls the Jog falls voluminous creating an outstanding sight with rainbows every now and then. The best time to visit the Jog is in winter when the sky is clear of the mist.

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Kollur is very small village on the banks of Souparnika river in the Udupi district and famous for Sri Mookambika temple. The temple is located in the dense forest area which was called as Sharawati wild life sanctuary. The temple complex resembles the temple style of Dharmasthala.

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Mookambika Devi Temple, is suited in Kollur, which lays approximately 80 kms from Udupi and 135 Kms from Mangalore. The temple is located in the valley of Kodachadri peak. Mookambika Devi Temple is a popular pilgrimage spot in Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Mookambika Devi, the only temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati. The Goddess Mookambika is in the form of Jyotir-Linga which combines both Shakti and Shiva.

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Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Named after Goddess Mookambika the presiding deity of the famous Mookambika Temple at Kollur, in Udupi district, Coastal Karnataka, which is located at the heart of the Sanctuary. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary spans over 370.37 sq. km and is thick with evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats, and small patches of teak plantations. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary forms a vital connecting link between Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary located on the southern side and Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary located on the northern side.

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Day 6: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 9 AM: Reach to Sirimane waterfalls | 12 PM: Reach to Sringeri Sharada Temple | 2 PM: Lunch Break | 3 PM: Reach to Vidya Shankara Temple | 8 PM: Back to hotel.

Sirimane waterfalls are at a distance of 15 km from Sringeri Sharamba temple in Chikmagalur district. The road to the falls passes through Kigga village which is famous for Rishyashringa temple. The road connectivity is good and there is marking all the way to the falls. This is one of the easily accessible waterfalls of this region as it requires a person to descent a few well-laid steps to reach near the waterfalls.

Sringeri Sharada Temple is one of the popular pilgrimage centers in Karnataka. Goddesses Sharada Devi is the divinity here. God Sharada Devi is the goddess of Knowledge, Music and arts. Sringeri is a taluk located in Chikamagalur district of Karnataka State. On the day of Vyasa Pooja, the Jagadguru first offers prayers in the morning to Sri Sharadambal, visits other temples and then performs the Vyasa Pooja in the presence of his disciples at Narasimhavanam.

Vidya Shankara Temple is a fabled view in the history of Karnataka and South India. Vidyaranya was subservient in helping the brothers Harihara and Bukka establish the Vijayanagara Empire, which served as a fortress for defending Hindu traditions and temples against the tidal wave of Muslim invaders from the North.

Day 7: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 8 AM: Reach to Annapoorneshwari Temple | 9 AM: Reach to Kalaseshwara Temple | 12 PM: Lunch Break | 3 PM: Reach to Kudroli Gokarnath Temple | 4 PM: The Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple | 5 PM: Panambur Beach | 7 PM: Back to hotel.

Annapoorneshwari Temple, a mesmerising temple devoted to Goddess Annapoorna, is located in Horanadu, 100 km from Chikmagalur. The temple is surrounded by dense forests and valleys of the Western Ghats and lies on the banks of the scenic River Bhadra. The temple management has been offering free food or prasadam and shelter to pilgrims and devotees since the time the temple was built centuries ago; hence keeping the motive of the temple alive.

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Kalaseshwara Temple, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, found surrounded on three sides by the river Bhadra. The marriage of Shiva-Parvathi is celebrated here every year. Being an agriculture town, Kalasa is rich in tea, coffee and spices production. Kalaseeshwara is the main temple of the town, but there are other small temples nearby worth visiting such as Girijamba Temple, Hanuman Temple, Venkataramana Temple, Ranjal Mahalakshmi Temple, Vasishta Ashrama and Shree Chandranatha Swamy Temple.

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Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Gokarnath, the most age-old temple built in the year 1912 is located in the center of the city. A dedicated temple to Lord Shiva that stands many devotees throughout the day, month and year. It is one of the best places to visit in Mangalore and popular attractions of the city too.

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The Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple is located in the temple town of Kateel in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. This lovely temple is located in an islet in the middle of the Nandhini River. It is a famous pilgrimage center with thousands of pilgrims visiting the temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga Parameshwari.

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Panambur Beach is suited close by new Mangalore offers a sedative beach to rest your feet over brown and golden sand. Never miss the sunset view or the kite festival here. You can also see plenty of adventurous water sports on the beach.

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Day 8: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 8 AM: Reach to Sauthadka Ganapathi Kshetra | 10 AM: Reach to Rama Kshetra | 12 AM: Reach to Bidinede (Annappa) Betta | 2 PM: Lunch Break | 4 PM: Reach to Manjusha Vintage Car Museum | 5 PM: Reach to Lord Manjunathaswamy Temple | 7 PM: Back to Hotel.

Sauthadka Maha Ganapathi Kshetra, Southadka (a.k.a Sowthadka) is a pilgrimage centre suited at a distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Belthangadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The uniqueness of the place is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field and there is no proper structure of the temple. In Kannada language, SOWTHE means 'cucumber' and ADKA means 'field'. Cowherds in this place were growing cucumber and they offered the same to Lord Ganapathi of this place during their worship.

Temple Timings: 7 AM to 7 PM.

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Sri Rama Kshetra, Sri Rama temple is a recently built temple in Dharmasthala. The temple is quite large and very colorful. The main immortal of the temple is Lord Rama, accompanied by Laxman, Sita and Hanuman. Other than that there is large number of idols various Gods, Goddesses and Saints. All the statues are beautifully carved and made of white marble. There are two floors inside the temple and you can climb to the upper floor through the steps.

Temple Timings: 6 AM to 8 PM.

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Bidinede (Annappa) Betta, Located 1.5 km west of the new bus stand and half a kilometer from the Shri Manjunatha temple, in the southeast direction is the hill of Annappa Betta, which is also known as Badinede Betta. A peep through the window of the inside of a dwelling, one can see a swing, believed to be used by one of the Daivas Generally the hill is visited, after having visited the main temple. Entry of children and women is restricted to this hill owing to the legend and lore of the temple.

Temple Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM.

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Manjusha Vintage Car Museum, has huge collection of articles depicting the culture and history of Dharmasthala, the museum also houses a collection of temple chariots outside the temple. This museum is privately owned by Shri Veerendra Heggade. It is also home to a 300 years old Veena of Vidhwan Veena Sheshanna.

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Dharmasthala Temple is a beautiful, historic temple that is 8 centuries old. It is dedicated to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva and is situated in the famous Dakshin Kannada district of the temple town of Dharmasthala. The Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple although dedicated to Lord Shiva, is very unique in nature. Besides the primary deity, there are other idols like Dharma Daivas and Shakti as well as the four Guardian Spirits of Lord Dharma such as Kalarkayi, Kanyakumari, Kalarahu and Kumaraswamy.

Temple Timings: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM.

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Day 9: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 8 AM: Ujire Shri Janardhana Swami Temple | 9 AM: Shree Sadashiva Rudra Temple | 12 AM: Reach to Shishileshwara Temple | 2 PM: Lunch Break | 3 PM: Reach to Kumaradhara River| 4 PM: Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Temple | 10 PM: Back to Bangalore.

Ujire Shri Janardhana Swami Temple, is located in the village Ujire, One of the primitive temples in Dakshina Kannada. Approximately 65 KM. from Mangalore, Karnataka.

Temple Timing: 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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Temple Timings: 7:30 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 6:30 PM.

Shishileshwara Temple, Shishila is a small village in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district but is well-known for it is for its Shishileshwara temple located in picturesque surroundings. There are towering hills as well as a river surrounding the temple with crystal clear waters. The deity in the temple is Lord Shiva (Shishileshwara) who is in the form of Linga which is said to have manifest itself i.e. Swayambhu.

Temple Timings: 09.30 AM to 11.30 AM, 12.30 PM to 01.30 PM and 04.30 PM to 08.00 PM.

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Kumaradhara River, is an Indian river, in the southwestern India state of Karnataka. One of the two major rivers of Sullia, it merges with the Netravati River at Uppinangadi before flowing to the Arabian Sea. The merging of the rivers is a major event for the local villagers, as they crowd the river banks to watch what they call the "Sangam," which is a Sanskrit word for confluence. Pilgrims going to the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple in Subrahmanya have to cross the Kumaradhara River, taking a holy bath in it before they go on to the temple to have Darshan, a glance from a holy person.

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Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Temple, The temple is placed in the Western Ghats range of Karnataka state. Lord Subrahmanya is the main god of Kukke Subrahmanya Temple. The main entrance of the temple exist to the east side. The temple followers will enter from west side through main Gopuram and enter the inner tetragon from the east. Kukke Subrahmanya is the home of Nagas. Here Pooja is offered to lord Subrahmanya combined with serpent king Vasuki. Therefore, trusted to be the ultimate solace for salvation from any sort of naga doshas. Thousands of followers come here from far and wide to offer Sarpa Samskara, Nagaprathishta, Ashlesha Bali and other rituals.

Timings: 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM to 8 PM.

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Day 10: Reach Bangalore by 6 AM.