Southern India is a heavenly abode of magnificent monuments, standing majestically from ages. The architecture of the South Indian monuments is breathtakingly beautiful and grand. From Dravidian architecture to Vijayanagara style of architecture, from elaborate pillars of Chalukyas to minute stone carvings by Krishnadevaraya, each monument has a different tale to tell. From tall, intricately carved gopurams to majestic pillars and life-sized shrines, these South Indian temples are rich in legend and stunning in their grandeur.
Known for the Subramanya temple with Subramanya, lord of all serpents as the deity, Kukke Subramanya is a village with beautiful landscapes all around. Placed on the banks of the river Kumaradhara, this village is a pleasant mix of natural beauty and religious sanctity. Its unparalleled and abundant natural endowment makes it a popular tourist destination. It is mostly well known for its religious attractions, with a quite a few temples in the area. It is also a tourist spot owing to the lush green forests, rivers and the mountains that surround these temples.
Our representative will pick you from Bangalore International Airport or Railway Station and drive to Dharmasthala, enroute visit to Sauthadka Ganapathi Kshetra, a place dedicated to Vana Mahaganapathi (without any temple structure) and it is surrounded by scenic beauty. There is no restriction for worshiping god anytime. DharmasthalaOn arrival at Dharmasthala, check in to the hotel and relax for some time. After some time, proceed for sightseeing in and around Dharmasthala. Visit to Sri Rama Kshetra, on the banks of river Nethravathi. Visit to Rathnagiri (statue of Bhagawan Bahubali or Gommateshwara), Bidinede (Annappa) Betta, Car Museum, Manjusha Museum, Chandranathaswamy Basadi. Evening, visit to the Lord Manjunathaswamy Temple, the main attraction of Dharmasthala and have a darshan of Lord Manjunatha (Shiva). After Dinner, return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning, visit to Janardhana Swamy Temple at Ujire and Sadashiva Rudra Temple at Surya Village near Ujire. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the temple has got a unique tradition of offering clay sculptures to God when their wishes are fulfilled as a symbol of gratitude. Return to the hotel. Kukke Subrahmanya TempleMorning, after breakfast, checkout the hotel and proceed to Shishila located in the picturesque location. Here a 1000 year old temple is dedicated to Lord Shishileshwara on the banks of river Kapila. It is also believed that one can get rid of all types of skin disease after worshipping at Shishileshwara temple and feeding the fish in Kapila River. If time permits, proceed to visit Montetadka Durga Parameshwari Temple at Shibaje. Then proceed to Kukke Subramanya Temple, a popular religious destination which is surrounded by lush green forest along with hills. It is situated on the banks of the Kumaradhara River. The main temple located in Kukke is of Subrahmanya that is dedicated to the Snake God Vasuki and Lord Subrahmanya. The temple is famous for religious rituals pertaining to snake god. On arrival at Kukke Subrahmanya, check in to the hotel and relax for some time. Then proceed to visit temple. After having darshan, visit to Adi Subrahmanya Temple. After Dinner, return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed to Bangalore. Enroute, visit to Adi Chunchanagiri Kshetra to get the blessings of Lord Kalabhairava. and drop Railway Station or Airport for your onward journey. Dharmasthala - Subrahmanya Travel Package ends with the blessings of Lord Manjunathaswamy and Lord Subrahmanya Temple.