Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Murudeshwara Temple

Karnataka · Ancient origin (Ramayana-linked legend); present structure and gopuram 20th-21st century · dedicated to Shiva (as Murudeshwara / Mridesa)

Getting there

Airport

  • Karwar Airport, Ankola 63.9 km
  • Mangalore Airport, Tirthahalli 97.4 km

Railway station

  • Murdeshwar railway station, Honavar 2.3 km
  • Manki railway station, Honavar 9.1 km

Bus stand

  • Bhatkal Circle Bus Stand, Honavar 21 km

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

When to go

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

Festivals: Maha Shivaratri · Murudeshwara Car Festival

Where to stay

  • Shiva Krupa Lodge,Murdeshwar - Beach Side 0.1 km
  • Kamath Yatri Nivas - Hotel in Murudeshwar 0.2 km
  • Royal Retreat 0.2 km
  • Hotel Indraprastha 0.3 km
  • RNS Guest House 0.3 km
  • RNS Residency 0.3 km

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On the day

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