5N / 6D
4N / 5D
Beaches & Temples
Karnataka
Coastal Karnataka
Package ID: TG-IN-001156
Gokarna · Murudeshwar · Udupi — The quieter alternative to Goa — Karnataka's Konkan coast, where temple towns and near-empty beaches sit side by side. Gokarna pairs a major Shiva pilgrimage with a string of clifftop coves; Murudeshwar has a colossal seaside Shiva statue on a headland; Udupi is a great Krishna temple and the birthplace of the masala dosa. It is unhurried, uncrowded and genuinely beautiful, with the honest caveat that the sea and any water activities are seasonal and best enjoyed outside the monsoon.
Package IDTG-IN-001156
Duration4N / 5D
StartsGoa / Mangaluru
EndsMangaluru
Best seasonOctober to March
Ideal forBeach-and-temple travellers · couples · quieter-coast seekers
- Duration
- 4N / 5D
- Cities
- Gokarna, Murudeshwar, Udupi
- States
- Karnataka
- Distance
- ~300 km down the Konkan coast
- Start → End
- Goa / Mangaluru → Mangaluru
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned car
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ / beach resorts
- Meals
- Daily breakfast
- Best season
- October to March
- Ideal for
- Beach-and-temple travellers · couples · quieter-coast seekers
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden.
Day 1 Arrive → GokarnaGoa/Mangaluru → Gokarna
- Route
- Goa or Mangaluru → Gokarna
- Distance
- ~140 km
- Travel time
- ~3h30m (approx.)
- Mode
- Private car
- Depart
- On arrival
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Coastal drive
- Drive to Gokarna & check-in
- Mahabaleshwar Temple (Atmalinga)
- Gokarna town beach sunset
Down the Konkan coast to Gokarna, a small temple town that is also a beach haven. The Mahabaleshwar temple, home of the sacred Atmalinga, is a significant Shiva pilgrimage; the town beach and its evening arati are the gentle introduction to a genuinely relaxed coast.
✓ Mahabaleshwar Temple✓ Gokarna town beach
🛏 Overnight: Gokarna
Day 2 Gokarna beachesOm · Kudle · Half-Moon
- Om Beach & Kudle Beach
- Optional cliff walk to Half-Moon & Paradise beaches
- Boat ride / dolphin spotting (seasonal)
- Sunset on the sands
A full beach day along Gokarna's famous crescents — Om Beach, named for its shape, and the wide Kudle, linked by an easy clifftop path to the quieter Half-Moon and Paradise coves. A seasonal boat ride offers dolphin spotting (never guaranteed). This is a slow, barefoot day by design.
✓ Om Beach✓ Kudle Beach✓ Cliff walk✓ Dolphin boat (seasonal)
🛏 Overnight: Gokarna
Day 3 Gokarna → Murudeshwar → UdupiCoast south
- Route
- Gokarna → Udupi (via Murudeshwar)
- Distance
- ~160 km
- Travel time
- ~4 hrs (approx.)
- Mode
- Private car
- Depart
- 09:00 AM
- Arrive
- 02:30 PM
- Alternative
- Murudeshwar & optional Netrani viewpoint
- Drive south along the coast
- Murudeshwar — the giant seaside Shiva & Raja Gopura
- Arrive Udupi & check-in
- Malpe Beach sunset
South along the coast to Murudeshwar, where one of the tallest Shiva statues in the world stands on a headland thrust into the Arabian Sea, the temple gopuram lift giving a sweeping view. Then on to Udupi, with a first evening at the wide Malpe Beach nearby.
✓ Murudeshwar Shiva✓ Sea-headland temple✓ Malpe Beach
🛏 Overnight: Udupi
Day 4 Udupi & St Mary's IslandKrishna temple → island
- Sri Krishna Matha temple & the old town
- Boat from Malpe to St Mary's Island (basalt formations)
- Lunch — authentic Udupi thali
- Kaup lighthouse & beach
Udupi's famous Sri Krishna Matha, founded by the philosopher Madhvacharya, is viewed through its silver-plated window and surrounded by the vegetarian tradition that gave India the masala dosa. A boat runs from Malpe to the striking hexagonal basalt columns of St Mary's Island; the Kaup lighthouse closes the day.
✓ Sri Krishna Matha✓ St Mary's Island✓ Udupi thali✓ Kaup lighthouse
🛏 Overnight: Udupi
Day 5 DepartureUdupi → Mangaluru Airport
- Route
- Udupi → Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
- Distance
- ~65 km
- Travel time
- ~1h30m (approx.)
- Mode
- Private car
- Depart
- As per flight
- Arrive
- —
- At the hotel
- Transfer to Mangaluru airport for your onward flight
A last coastal morning before the drive to Mangaluru airport. We plan the departure around your flight after an unhurried run down one of India's prettiest, quietest coasts.
✓ Airport transfer
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gokarna | 2 | 3★ / 4★ / beach resort | Breakfast |
| Udupi | 2 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive → Gokarna | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Gokarna beaches | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Gokarna → Murudeshwar → Udupi | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Udupi & St Mary's Island | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓Accommodation on twin sharing
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓All transfers & sightseeing by private air-conditioned car
- ✓Coastal temple-and-beach touring
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares
- ✕Boat rides, temple & entry fees
- ✕Water-sport charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
Important information
- •The sea and boat/water activities are seasonal and weather-dependent — best October–March; the monsoon (Jun–Sep) is wet and rough with many activities closed.
- •Temple dress codes apply (Gokarna, Udupi, Murudeshwar); some sanctums have restrictions and men may be asked to remove shirts at certain shrines.
- •St Mary's Island and dolphin boats run subject to sea conditions.
- •This is a relaxed, low-key coast — nightlife and big-resort infrastructure are limited compared with Goa, which is rather the point.
- •Carry a government photo ID.
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
👨👩👧Family
💑Honeymoon
👴Seniors
👥Friends
🏢Corporate
🧳Solo
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|---|---|
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| Double / twin sharing (per person) | — |
| Triple sharing (per person) | — |
| Child with bed | — |
| Child without bed | — |
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Questions
Package FAQs
How is this different from Goa?
Quieter, more traditional and less developed — temple towns and near-empty beaches rather than nightlife and big resorts. It suits travellers who want the Konkan coast at its most peaceful, with a pilgrimage thread running through.
Is it good for a couple or for families?
Both — couples love the quiet beaches and sunsets, families enjoy the temples, the film-worthy Murudeshwar statue and St Mary's Island boat. Drives are short and easy.
When should we avoid?
The monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and a rough, often off-limits sea. October–March is the settled, beach-friendly window.
Can we combine it with Goa?
Yes, easily — Gokarna is a short hop south of Goa, so many travellers pair a few Goa days with this quieter coast. We'll join them into one itinerary.
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