Weekend Getaways from Mangaluru — Best Short Trips
The coastal city of Mangaluru serves as the perfect base for exploring Karnataka's temple circuit, Western Ghats hill stations, pristine beaches, and sacred pilgrimage sites. Weekend getaways offer a mix of spiritual, natural, and culinary experiences.
Manasa Water Park & Resort
A refreshing water park with slides, wave pools, and resort stay options near Mangaluru.
Surathkal Beach
A serene beach near Mangalore with a lighthouse perched on rocky cliffs, offering panoramic sea views.
Kaup Beach
Famed for its historic lighthouse and breathtaking sunset views over the Arabian Sea.
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
One of South India’s most revered Vaishnavite temples dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its unique darshan through a silver-plated window.
Udupi
Known for its divine Krishna Temple and nearby Malpe Beach, Udupi is a blend of devotion and coastal bliss.
St. Mary’s Island
A geological wonder of hexagonal basalt rock formations set amid turquoise seas.
Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple
A revered Shaiva shrine where ancient traditions, charity, and cultural harmony unite under the blessings of Lord Manjunatha.
Sringeri Sharada Peetham
An ancient seat of wisdom founded by Adi Shankaracharya, dedicated to Goddess Sharada, the embodiment of knowledge and learning.
Maravanthe Beach
A unique beach where the Arabian Sea kisses the highway on one side and the Souparnika River flows on the other.
Kukke Subramanya Temple
A sacred serpent shrine where Lord Subramanya is worshipped as the protector of serpents and remover of doshas.
Kollur Mookambika Temple
A sacred abode of Goddess Mookambika, worshipped as the embodiment of power, wisdom, and creativity.
Coorg (Madikeri)
Coorg, wrapped in mist and coffee, is a paradise of hills, waterfalls, and the intoxicating scent of cardamom and rain.