- KSRTC Mangaluru offers Dasara tour packages Oct 11-20.
- Five distinct routes cover major temples and destinations.
- Online booking available; fares vary for adults/children.
Dasara 2026 Tour Packages: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) Mangaluru division has announced a special Mangaluru Dasara bus tour package for tourists looking to visit popular temples and other destinations in the region during Dasara 2026 festival.
The special tour packages will be available for travellers from October 11 to October 20. Those planning a tour can visit the KSRTC website and make reservations in advance. Speaking about the packages, KSRTC Divisional Controller said that the passengers can make bookings through online mode.
Tour packages, bus routes and fare
Mangaluru Dasara Navadurga Darshan
Route: People opting for the Mangaluru Dasara Navadurga Darshan Package would get a KSRTC special bus from the Mangaluru bus stand at 8 AM. The bus will cover Maroli's Sooryanarayana Temple, Bolara's Mariamma Temple, Mangaladevi Temple, Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple, Kodiyadka Hosnadu's Annapoorneshwari Temple, Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, Sasihithlu Bhagavathi Temple, Chitrapura Durgaparameshwari Temple, Urwa Mariamma Temple and Kudroli Gokarnanath Temple. The bus will return to Mangaluru at 8.30 PM.
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Fare: The fare for the package is Rs 600 for adults and Rs 400 for children aged 6 to 12.
Mangaluru–Talacauvery–Bhagamandala
Route: The bus on the Mangaluru–Talacauvery–Bhagamandala route will leave Mangaluru bus stand at 7 AM and cover Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple, Talacauvery Temple, Bhagandeshwara Temple, Triveni Sangama, Abbi Falls and Raja Seat. It will return to Mangaluru at 9.30 PM.
Fare: The fare for adults on this route is Rs 600, while for children aged 6 to 12 is Rs 500.
Mangaluru–Kollur
Route: The bus on the Mangaluru–Kollur route will leave Mangaluru at 8 AM and take passengers to Uchila Mahalakshmi Temple, Kaup Mariamma Temple, Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kollur Mookambika Temple and Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple. The bus will return to Mangaluru at 8 PM.
Fare: For adults, the fare is Rs 600 while for children it is Rs 500.
Mangaluru–Sigandur
Mangaluru–Sigandur bus service will depart at 7 AM and cover Kundapura, Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple and Kollur Mookambika Temple. It will return to Mangaluru by 7.30 PM.
Fare: The service will cost Rs 700 to adults and Rs 600 for children.
Mangaluru–Sringeri Dasara
Mangaluru–Sringeri Dasara tour package bus will leave Mangaluru at 8 AM and travel to Kodiyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple, Sringeri Sharadamba Temple, Hariharapura Mutt, Rishyasringeshwara Temple and Kigga. It will return to Mangaluru at 7.30 PM.
Fare: The adults will have to pay Rs 600, while for children, the fare has been fixed at Rs 500.