Dasara 2026: KSRTC announces special package tours from Mangaluru from Oct 11
Mangalore Today News Network
Mangaluru, Oct 5, 2026: The Mangaluru division of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced special package tours to popular temples and tourist destinations in and around the region during the Dasara festival.
The special tours will operate from October 11 to 20, with advance reservations available through the KSRTC website. Passengers can book their seats online and avail themselves of the services, the KSRTC Divisional Controller said.
Mangaluru Dasara Navadurga Darshan:
The bus will depart from Mangaluru bus stand at 8 am and cover Sooryanarayana Temple at Maroli, Mariamma Temple at Bolara, Mangaladevi Temple, Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple, Kodiyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple at Hosnadu, Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, Sasihithlu Bhagavathi Temple, Chitrapura Durgaparameshwari Temple, Urwa Mariamma Temple and Kudroli Gokarnanath Temple before returning to Mangaluru at 8.30 pm.
The fare is Rs 500 for adults and Rs 400 for children aged 6 to 12.
Mangaluru–Talacauvery–Bhagamandala:
The tour will start at 7 am, covering Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple, Talacauvery Temple, Bhagandeshwara Temple, Triveni Sangama, Abbi Falls and Raja Seat before returning to Mangaluru at 9.30 pm.
The fare is Rs 600 for adults and Rs 500 for children aged 6 to 12.
Mangaluru–Kollur:
The bus will leave Mangaluru at 8 am and visit Uchila Mahalakshmi Temple, Kaup Mariamma Temple, Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kollur Mookambika Temple and Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple before reaching Mangaluru at 8 pm.
The fare is Rs 600 for adults and Rs 500 for children aged 6 to 12.
Mangaluru–Sigandur:
The bus will depart at 7 am, covering Kundapura, Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple and Kollur Mookambika Temple, and return to Mangaluru by 7.30 pm.
The fare is Rs 700 for adults and Rs 600 for children aged 6 to 12.
Mangaluru–Sringeri Dasara package:
The bus will leave Mangaluru at 8 am and cover Kodiyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple, Sringeri Sharadamba Temple, Hariharapura Mutt, Rishyasringeshwara Temple and Kigga before returning to Mangaluru at 7.30 pm.
The fare is Rs 600 for adults and Rs 500 for children aged 6 to 12.
For further details and bookings, passengers can contact:
Mangaluru-1 Unit Manager: 7760990713
Mangaluru-3 Unit Manager: 7760990723
Mangaluru Advance Booking Counter: 9663211553
Mangaluru Bus Stand: 7760990720
Divisional Office: 7760990711 / 9663266221