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Sringeri, Horanadu and Kollur Temple Tour
Horanadu, Kalasa, Sringeri and Kollur: three goddess temples and a Shiva temple on a hill road through the Western Ghats.
- Karnataka
- Suitable for 2–3 Days
- Western Ghats
- From Mangaluru
About Sringeri, Horanadu and Kollur Temple Tour
A Western Ghats run through three goddess temples and one Shiva temple: Annapoorneshwari at Horanadu, Kalaseshwara at Kalasa, Sharadamba at Sringeri, then down to Mookambika at Kollur.
Annapoorneshwari at Horanadu feeds every visitor, Sharadamba at Sringeri is the goddess of learning, and Mookambika at Kollur sits at the foot of Kodachadri. The state tourism corporation runs all four in one long day; two days suit families better on the ghat roads.
Temples on this Tour (4)
- 1
View DetailsHoranadu Annapoorneshwari Temple
Goddess Annapoorneshwari
Horanadu
Horanadu, where every visitor is fed.
- 2
View DetailsKalasa Kalaseshwara Temple
Shiva as Kalaseshwara
Kalasa
Kalasa, on the way to Sringeri.
- 3View Details
Sringeri Sharadamba Temple
Goddess Sharadamba
Sringeri
Sringeri on the Tunga.
- 4
View DetailsKollur Mookambika Temple
Goddess Mookambika
Kollur
Down the ghat to Kollur.
Route Map
Tour Highlights
- Sringeri
- Horanadu
- Kollur
- Kalasa
2-Day Route
The route moves between Sringeri and Kollur, staying near each day's temples. Allow 2 to 3 days for the 4 temples, plus travel to the first stop and home from the last.
Day 1 · stay in Sringeri
- Horanadu Annapoorneshwari TempleGoddess AnnapoorneshwariOpen 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Kalasa Kalaseshwara TempleShiva as KalaseshwaraOpen 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, with breaks
Day 2 · stay in Kollur
- Sringeri Sharadamba TempleGoddess SharadambaOpen 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, with breaks
- Kollur Mookambika TempleGoddess MookambikaOpen 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
This is a route, not a traditional set. The state tourism corporation's temple tour visits the four temples in this order.
Customs, rules and beliefs
Season (November-February (cool; carry warm clothing)): Sringeri can drop to about 10 degrees C from November to February; the Peetham asks pilgrims to bring shawls and warm clothes then.
- DressAt Horanadu men remove shirt and vest and are asked to cover their shoulders with a towel or shawl.
- DressAt Sringeri pilgrims bathe and wear clean clothes before entering the shrine. Men remove shirts and vests before the Gurunivas, and lungis, trousers, jeans or salwar kameez are not to be worn for sevas there.
- Good to knowSringeri asks for silence in the temples, no footwear inside the Math complex, no photographs of deities, and no swimming in the river or feeding the fish anything inedible.
- RitualsKerala families bring young children to Kollur for Vidyarambha on Vijayadashami; Kollur's date can differ from Kerala's by a day.
Sources: sringeri.net, chikkamagaluru.nic.in, sringeri.net, onmanorama.com · checked 23 Oct 2026
Optional stops nearby
Bird sanctuaries, dams, parks and falls near this tour's temples. They are optional: the route and cost above do not include them. Distances are straight-line from the nearest temple.
- Hill viewKudremukh National ParkAbout 15 km from Kalasa Kalaseshwara Temple
Grassy Western Ghats hills and shola forest around the horse-face peak, with waterfalls such as Hanuman Gundi nearby.
- Best season
- October to March
- Closed
- Heavy monsoon rain; best avoided from June to August.
- For families
- The peak trek is challenging and needs forest department permission and a guide, so it is not for elders or small children. A scenic drive through the hills suits families better.
- WaterfallJog FallsAbout 41 km from Kollur Mookambika Temple
The Sharavathi river drops in four cascades, named Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer. Viewing decks near the main entrance look straight across the gorge.
- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM daily; each entry is limited to 2 hours
- Entry
- Indians Rs 20; students 6 to 16 Rs 10; foreign nationals Rs 100 (parking and camera extra)
- Best season
- August to December; October to December is ideal, with all four cascades flowing.
- Closed
- The path to the base is usually restricted from July to September and can be shut at other times for safety. The main entrance was closed from 1 January to 15 March 2025 for development works.
- For families
- The main viewing deck is the easiest spot for elders and children. The base trek is about 1,400 steep steps, 45 to 60 minutes each way, and paths get slippery.
Sources: karnatakatourism.org, karnatakatourism.org · checked 23 Oct 2026
Getting to Sringeri
Mangaluru is the nearest airport at both ends: about 126 km from Horanadu for day 1 and about 130 km from Kollur at the end, so one return ticket covers the loop. Travellers from Bengaluru can take the train to Shivamogga Town (SMET) instead and reach Sringeri first, about 105 km by road.
By air
- Mangaluru International Airport (IXE)about 126 km to Horanadu, about 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr 30 min by road over the Ghats
- Mangaluru International Airport (IXE)about 110 km, about 2 hr to 3 hr by road
- Mangaluru International Airport (IXE)about 130 km to Kollur, about 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr by road
By train
- Udupi (UD)One of the railheads the Peetham names for Sringeri, which it puts 80 km from Udupi (about 2 hr 30 min by bus; OSRM 80.1 km, 65 min from the station). 38 trains are listed from Mangaluru Central, most taking 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 45 min; 3 come from Bengaluru, the fastest 16595 in about 9 hr 26 min.
- Shivamogga Town (SMET)The Peetham names Shimoga as a railhead and puts Sringeri 105 km away (about 3 hr by bus; OSRM 107.5 km, 84 min from the station). 7 trains are listed from Bengaluru, taking about 4 to 5 hr 45 min; the quickest, 16555, leaves from Yesvantpur. The best railhead for travellers coming from Bengaluru.
- Mookambika Road Byndoor (BYNR)Karnataka Tourism names it the nearest station to Kollur, about 30 km away (OSRM 30.4 km, 24 min). 23 trains are listed from Mangaluru Central, most taking about 2 hr 20 min to 2 hr 50 min.
By road
- Mangaluru to Horanaduabout 126 km, about 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr 30 min
- Horanadu to Kalasaabout 10 km, about 15 to 20 min
- Kalasa to Sringeriabout 72 km, about 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr
- Sringeri to Kollurabout 110 km, about 2 hr 30 min to 4 hr
- Kollur to Mangaluruabout 130 km, about 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr
Sources: chikkamagaluru.nic.in, sringeri.net, karnatakatourism.org, erail.in, erail.in, erail.in, router.project-osrm.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
Can Horanadu, Sringeri and Kollur be done in one day?
The state tourism corporation's tour does all four temples in one long day. Families usually find two days easier on the hill roads.
When is it cold at Sringeri?
From November to February the Peetham asks pilgrims to bring shawls and warm clothes.
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Partial Trip Estimate
₹ 16,010
for 4 people (2 Days)
≈ ₹ 4,003 per person for the trip
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- 1 × AC sedan with driver₹8,2001 × (500 billed km × ₹14 + 2 days × ₹600 driver). Up to 4 passengers per vehicle, driver separate. AC; fuel budgeted within the per-km hire, inclusions to confirm. Minimum 250 km/day; route 286 km. Chennai operator example; pickup in your region to confirm. Rate source
- 1 night · 2 rooms₹4,6101 nights × 2 rooms × ₹2,305/night. Two people per room, rounded up. Hotel Raya’s Standard AC, Kumbakonam published reference including tax; availability elsewhere to confirm. Rate source
- Simple local meals · all travellers₹3,2002 days × 4 people × ₹400/day. Planning allowance.
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