Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

Karnataka · Traditional founding c. 16th century; present administration and structures substantially 19th-20th century · dedicated to Shiva (as Manjunatha), administered jointly with Jain and Vaishnava traditions

Getting there

Airport

  • Mangaluru Airport, Mangaluru 52.9 km
  • Banglore International Airport, Mangaluru 54.8 km

Railway station

  • Kaniyoor Railway Station, Puttur 26.2 km
  • Bantval Railway Station, Bantwal 38.2 km

Bus stand

  • Somanthadka Bus Stop, Beltangadi 8 km
  • Beltangadi Bus Stop, Beltangadi 11.1 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Lakshadeepotsava · Maha Shivaratri

Where to stay

  • Sannidhi Guest House 0.3 km
  • Gayathri Guest House 0.4 km
  • Hotel New Dharmasastha 0.5 km
  • Sahyadri Choultry 0.6 km
  • Hotel Anugraha 0.7 km
  • Vasantha Mahal, Dharmasthala 0.8 km

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On the day

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