Mangaluru: KSRTC introduces special Dasara, Navaratri temple tour packages

Mangaluru: KSRTC introduces special Dasara, Navaratri temple tour packages

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Sep 22, 2025: On the occasion of Dasara and Navaratri, KSRTC Mangaluru Division has introduced special travel packages to enable devotees and tourists from distant places to visit prominent temples across the coastal region.

These special packages, running from September 22 to October 2, aim to promote coastal tourism while giving pilgrims an opportunity for temple visits and divine blessings. Unlike in previous years, this time local temples such as Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple and Hosabettu Sigandur Temple have also been included.

Package Highlights:

Temple Tour (Mangaluru region):

Route: Mangaluru Bus Stand – Maroli Suryanarayana Temple – Bolara Hale Kote Temple – Shri Mangaladevi Temple – Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple – Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple (lunch) – Shri Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple – Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple – Mulki Temple – Chitrapura Parameshwari Temple – Urwa Marigudi Temple – Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple – return to Mangaluru.
Time: 8:00 am to 8:30 pm
Fare: ₹500 (adults), ₹400 (children 6–12 years)

Madikeri Tour:
Route: Mangaluru – Madikeri – Raja’s Seat – Abbey Falls – Nisargadhama – Golden Temple – return to Mangaluru.
Time: 7:00 am to 9:30 pm
Fare: ₹600 (adults), ₹500 (children)

Kollur Package:
Route: Mangaluru Bus Stand – Uchila Mahalakshmi Temple – Kapu Marigudi Temple – Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple (lunch) – Kollur Mookambika Temple – Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple – return to Mangaluru.
Time: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Fare: ₹600 per person

Sigandur Package:
Route: Mangaluru Bus Stand – Kundapur – Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple – Kollur Mookambika Temple – return to Mangaluru.
Time: 7:00 am to 7:30 pm
Fare: ₹700 (adults), ₹600 (children)

Dasara Durga Darshan Package (from Udupi):
Route: Udupi Bus Stand – Neelavara Mahishamardini Temple (Brahmavara) – Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari Temple – Kamalashile Brahmi Durga Temple – Kollur Durgaparameshwari & Mookambika Temple – Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple – Someshwara Temple – return to Udupi.
Time: 7:30 am to 7:30 pm
Fare: ₹500 (adults), ₹400 (children)

Shringeri Package (from Udupi):
Route: Udupi – Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple – Shringeri Sharadamba Temple (via SK Border) – Kigga Rishyashringa Temple – Haripura Matha – Perdoor Anantapadmanabha Temple – return to Udupi by 7:30 pm.
Fare: ₹500 (adults), ₹400 (children)

Note: Passengers have to bear breakfast and lunch expenses separately.

KSRTC Mangaluru Senior Divisional Controller Rajesh Shetty said the packages have been designed to provide affordable travel options for devotees and tourists arriving from far-off places during Navaratri. Advance bookings are available both at bus station counters and online.