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Coastal Delights: 20 Days of Adventure in Kannur and Mangalore

PIYUSH RAJAK

PIYUSH RAJAK

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 20-day journey through the enchanting coastal cities of Kannur and Mangalore. Discover pristine beaches, ancient temples, mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Kerala and Karnataka. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Kannur

Day 1Beach Bliss and Temple Serenity
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$110

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
14 - 17 min

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Oorpazhachikavu Temple
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
15 - 18 min

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Ezhara Beach
This secluded beach is lined with palm trees & rocks & features a small mosque at one end.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
12 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
15 - 22 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
Day 2Drive-In Beach and Finger-Licking Goodness
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$94

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$ 5

Paris Hotel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
20 - 24 min

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Muzhappilangad Drive In Beach
Drive-in beach with 4 km. of firm sand & shallow water, attracting cars & motorcyclists.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
18 - 22 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 3Culinary Delights and Thrilling Rides
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$230

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$ 3

Rara Avis Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
18 - 22 min

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Sadhoo Merry Kingdom Kannur
Fun park featuring thrill rides & water slides for all ages, plus a pool, restaurants & shopping.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$150
17 - 26 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 4Beach Hopping and Gastronomic Delights
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$128

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
25 - 30 min

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Kizhunna Beach
Swims, sunbathing & walks take place at this peaceful, secluded beach lined with trees & boulders.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
24 - 29 min

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Mappila Beach
Natural harbor with boat rides & views of historic monuments Fort St. Angelo & Arakkal Palace.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
Day 5Bakes, Temples, and Cultural Marvels
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$88

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$ 5

Best in Bakes
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
19 - 23 min

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Meenkunnu Beach
Laid-back beach & fishing spot with a sandy crescent framed by rocks, cliffs & tree-covered hills.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
21 - 26 min

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Pallikunnu Mookambika Temple
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
6 - 8 min

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Sree Sundareswara Temple
Large Hindu Shiva temple built in 1916, with a pond & lots of events & festivals.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$10
7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 6Serene Beaches and Spiritual Awakening
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$104

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$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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Palliyamoola Beach
Palm-lined strip of sandy Arabian Sea beach with holiday accommodations available.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
43 - 52 min

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Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple
Sacred Hindu temple featuring ritual enactments of stories told via traditional dance.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
10 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 7Temples, Tea, and Divine Blessings
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$78

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$ 5

Regency Fast Food
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathi Temple
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
19 - 23 min

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Railway Muthappan Temple Kannur
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
5 - 6 min

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Kanakathur Sree Kurumbakkavu
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Cabane Bambou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 8Museums, Restaurants, and Finger-Licking Chicken
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$148

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$ 3

Indian Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Karuvalli Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Kavu
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
6 - 8 min

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Arakkal Museum Kannur
Former palace of Kerala's only Muslim royal family, now a museum of furniture, art & objects.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
14 - 21 min

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Crispy Crumbs Fried Chicken
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 9Ayurveda, Beaches, and Exotic Flavors
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$208

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$ 2

Indian Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
4 - 5 min

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Ayurveda And Panchakarma School
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
4 - 5 min

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Baby Beach
Locals gather to watch the sunset or take a stroll along this peaceful cove overlooking the ocean.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 10Forts, Beaches, and Sweet Treats
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$122

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
6 - 8 min

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St. Angelo Fort (Kannur Fort)
This big beachfront fort built by the Portuguese in 1505 has a moat & scenic views of the bay.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$30
10 - 12 min

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Payyambalam Beach
Wide, tranquil stretch of sand & shallow water, a popular beach for picnics, swimming & surfing.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $2494 In total

Activities & Food:$2422
Transport:$73

Trip to Mangalore

Day 1Beach Bliss and Temple Serenity
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$108

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$ 4

Shree Rathnam
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
19 - 23 min

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Ullal Beach
Picturesque, sand beach known for its array of palm trees, fort ruins, & 16th-century temples.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
32 - 39 min

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Shree Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple
Ancient, bustling Hindu temple complex known for its numerous festivals & social & cultural events.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Kudroli Shri Gokarnanatha Swami Temple
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 2Drive-In Beach and Finger-Licking Goodness
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$104

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
18 - 22 min

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Someshwar Beach
Long, tranquil beach popular for walking, sunbathing & sunset views, plus a historic temple.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
38 - 46 min

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Panamburu Beach
Tranquil beach featuring a broad stretch of sand & a lighthouse with views from the top.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 3Culinary Delights and Thrilling Rides
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$90

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$ 3

Crumbz
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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Kudroli Shree Bhagavathi Temple
Enduring Hindu temple set on 2 acres, offering unique architecture, carvings & annual festivals.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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St. Aloysius Chapel
Completed in 1885, this grand Christian chapel features many notable frescos by an Italian artist.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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St. Sebastian Church Mangalore
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
38 - 57 min

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Netravati Railway Bridge
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
37 - 56 min

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Nariyal pani @ Mphasis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 4Beach Hopping and Gastronomic Delights
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$116

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$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 9 min

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Pilikula Nisargadhama
Scenic tourist locale offering an artisan's village, a lake, zoo, water park & botanical gardens.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
32 - 39 min

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Shri Kshetra Raajarajeshwari Temple (Polali)
Buddhist temple constructed in the 8th-century featuring a vibrantly adorned clay goddess statue.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
17 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 5Bakes, Temples, and Cultural Marvels
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$148

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$ 3

Cafeccino
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
25 - 30 min

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Manasa Amusement Park
Modest water park featuring colorful slides, a sizable swimming pool & an aquatic playground.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$100
9 - 11 min

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Shri Ananthapadmanabha Kudupu Temple
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 6Serene Beaches and Spiritual Awakening
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$104

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 9 min

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Pilikula Biological Park
Large zoo with park-like enclosures housing a variety of animals, plus botanical gardens & boating.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
21 - 26 min

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Kadri Park
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Dinky Dine
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 7Temples, Tea, and Divine Blessings
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$104

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
25 - 38 min

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Suratkal Beach
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Surathkal Beach
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
48 - 72 min

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Fresh and Honest Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
35 - 52 min

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Redrock Residency
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 8Museums, Restaurants, and Finger-Licking Chicken
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$88

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 10 min

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Shree Vishnumurthy Temple
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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NITK Beach
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
62 - 75 min

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Arbi Falls
Thick foliage & boulders surround this small waterfall, most powerful during & after monsoon rains.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$48
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 9Ayurveda, Beaches, and Exotic Flavors
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$158

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$ 4

Idli.Com
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
24 - 29 min

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Pilikula Golf Club
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
30 - 36 min

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Tannir Bavi Beach
Sandy shoreline with lifeguards, restrooms & parking, plus a tree park featuring native species.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
22 - 27 min

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Beach Cool
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
9 - 14 min

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Kailash Bhel Puri Center
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 10Forts, Beaches, and Sweet Treats
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$92

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$ 6

By 2 Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
10 - 12 min

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Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple
Intricate Hindu temple with colorful idols, ornate entrance gateways & life-like animal sculptures.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
440 - 528 min

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Tannirbhavi Beach
This sizable sandy beach accessed by bridge or ferry offers a tranquil environment & lifeguards.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$20
6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
23 - 28 min

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New Kudla The Family Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $2494 In total

Activities & Food:$2422
Transport:$73