Top Things to do in Dakshina Kannada District
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka
Discover the best top things to do in Dakshina Kannada District, India including Bandaje Arbi Falls, Kukke Shree Subramanya Temple, Kumara Parvatha, Thousand Pillars Temple, Kadri Manjunath Temple, Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala, Kateel Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple, NITK Lighthouse, St. Aloysius Chapel, Mangaladevi Temple.
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1. Bandaje Arbi Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Vasuki0407 - Bengaluru, India
Bandaje Arbi falls is located in the charmadi forest range. It is around 300kms from Bangalore. We took a KSRTC bus to dharamastala visited the temple. Its around 30kms from dharmastala. One can get a jeep rise till ujire and then you can go by the auto rickshaw to the base of the hill. There is one person who can get you some food (basically idli sambar and some rice item) if order it in advance. Bandaje Arbi falls trek can be done in 2 ways, one ascend from ujire side and descend in the same direction after seeing the falls. We ascended from ujire side and camped near the falls and then next day we further moved and saw Ballarayanadyrga Fort and descended near Horanadu side (better option). We had the darshan of goddess Annapoorneshwari and headed back to Bangalore by bus. Carry lots of water and save some energy rich chocolates or bars. Don't forget to carry tent's, torches (2 per person recommend), Volini sprays and other required things. I don't remember paying any kind of entrance fee..but do carry identity cards.
2. Kukke Shree Subramanya Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By 327bhagyashreen - Bengaluru, India
Kukke Subramanya is a Hindu temple located in the karnataka, In this temple Kartikeya is worshipped as Subramanya,lord of all serpents. The epics relate that the divine serpent Vasuki and other serpents found refuge under Subramanya when threatened by the Garuda. Overlooking the temple is the famous mountain of Kumara Parvatha, a popular hiking destination for trekkers from across South India. Kumara Parvatha forms a picture-perfect backdrop to the temple entrance and the Shesha Parvatha (a mountain shaped like a six-headed mythological serpent, adjacent to Kumara Parvatha) looks like a cobra with its open hood, as if protecting the temple shrine of Lord Subramanya. The temple is situated on the western slopes of the Ghats and is covered with dense evergreen forests Pilgrims going to the temple have to cross the Kumaradhara River and take a holy dip in the river before entering the temple for their darshan holy viewing of the Lord.
3. Kumara Parvatha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By SUMASHREECOM_123
We started our journey from Mumbai on 25th Jan, we went to Manglore, from there we reached to kukke Subramanya temple by bus araund 11am. We started our trecking araund 11:30 am. It was a Sunday so there were so many people who were climbing dawn while we were climbing up. This was my first experience of trecking and staying in tent, that's why I was so excited.we went through dense forest it was amazing. Sounds of birds was attractive. We visit spring over there that was fabulous. We reached at Bhatt's house till 3 pm. We enjoyed meal there, fixed our tent and took rest for some time. At eve araund 5 pm we went sunset point we spent quality time there, took photographs, enjoyed nature's beuty, sat quietly. After that we had our dinner at Bhatt's house, hot sambar rice with pickel was really tasty. After dinner we enjoyed a fantastic view of sky......and slept nicely. On second day morning after breakfast araound 9:30 am we started climbing dawn and reached to kukke Subramanya temple araund 12 noon. Really it was very nice experience. thanks to my best friend for adding such a wonderful experience in my life.
4. Thousand Pillars Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By sorabjainss - Dimapur, India
The most amazing temple in the town of Moodbidri is also one of the most amazing Jaina temple anywhere.The temple houses the tallest monolithic manstambha of any Jaina temple and is a treasure trove of art and architecture.The most striking feature of the temple is the simple yet elegant manner in which the temple has been built.The idol in the sanctum Santorum appears mystical and mesmerizing.The architecture of the temple with its sloping roofs is a departure from the usual Jain temples located in the cities.How amazing it is to take a note of the wonderful pillars and image those hands that have touched them centuries ago... It is sad however to note that parts of temple compound is not well maintained and the authorities must take notice of it.Also all the others Jain temple here are not at all well maintained with mosses now taking over the them and no one to take care of them...
5. Kadri Manjunath Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By lakshmih31 - Coimbatore, India
Situated in the heart of the city this huge temple is a divine place. The smaller temples of Aiyappa, Anjaneya, Ganesha, Durga Parameswari & Chandramouleeswara add to the splendour. The Kaasi Bhageerathi theertha from where water can be collected & used for abhishekam of the Shiva lingam by devotees is so unique. A must experience place.
6. Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Rahulsharma83 - Bengaluru, India
If you are in southern part of india , you should not miss this temple , it’s around 800 years old and is very well organised .
7. Kateel Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By famous755 - Mumbai, India
KATEEL DURGAPARMESHWARI TEMPLE is a very beautiful temple in dakshina Kannada (DK) mangaluru.... it's a boat shaped temple with the river nandini flowing on both sides of the temple.... to understand this boat shaped structure of this temple u should visit this temple in d rainy season.... recommend to visit this divine temple in the holy month of shraavan as per the Hindu calender.(south Indian kannada/ tulu calendar) on Tuesdays & Fridays.... the divinity which u experience in this temple cannot be described in words.... the MURTI of this goddess is made of gold... u can see this beautiful MURTI frm a distance.... there's only one small diya inside the garhbagruha of this holy temple where the beautiful goddess is kept.......no tube lights inside the garhbagruha... (sanctum santorium)...the beauty of tat goddess in tat small diya inside the garhbagruha is mind blowing..... it's a divine experience.... the goddess is decorated with infinite chendus of malligee flowers.... these malligee flowers are extremely beautiful delicate and fragrant.... they're found only in mangaluru.....(meaning of chendu....long strands of flowers arranged in the form of a coil)... ppl also offer bonda.... ie tender coconut to the goddess.... tis bonda is not to be confused with eatable boonda Mysore boonda etc the beautiful fragrance of these malligee flowers lingers all around the temple..... in this temple also one can offer different sevas to the goddess starting frm rs.30 upto rs.500000....so even a common man can do a simple SEVA.... if u go in other seasons u can't appreciate the boat shaped temple becz the riverbed is visible after monsoon.. one more thing..... all temples in mangaluru have plenty of water to wash ur feet and hands b4 entering d main temple..... cleanliness is next to godliness.... epitome of cleanliness....
8. NITK Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By afuu_Ki_rasoi - Bengaluru, India
Light house or nitk beach is one of the old and known beach for light house where the whole sea with a beautiful veiw can be seen . Place to be avoided during monsoon . There are small snack stalls in the entry of beach. There is a place to sit on top and chill with friends or family and enjoy your day by sea side during Sun set.
9. St. Aloysius Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By afuu_Ki_rasoi - Bengaluru, India
Being an Aloysius student would highly recommend to visit this place for its beautiful painting inside and how it is maintained .it was build by Jesuits missionaries As the chapel is our colg huge campus which is very clean and neat and colg is also worth the visit.
10. Mangaladevi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By amitabh_kishore - Bengaluru, India
The temple is located in the heart of the city. Parking may be an issue but you can park your vehicle at the roadside. The goddess is one of the forms of Shakti. You get a positive energy after having Darshan here. Temple is clean and maintained. I visited during Corona time and all the Covid protocols were found to be followed.
