Excursion To Karkala And Moodabidri From Mangalore with Lunch

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Karkala and Moodabidri are two sleepy towns situated around an hour’s drive from Mangalore in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Between the 14th and 16th centuries, this area became a great center of learning and pilgrimage for members of the Jain faith. In Karkala, the giant statue of Lord Bahubali attracts Jain pilgrims from far and wide. In Moodabidri, visit the famous 1000-pillared Jain Temple dedicated to Chandranatha. This is the largest Jain temple in coastal Karnataka with richly carved pillars and no two pillars in this temple are alike. End your trip with a visit to the local bazaar and a spice plantation in Moodabidri. Highlights • 40 feet tall statue of Lord Bahubali, Karkala • 1000-pillared Jain Temple, Moodabidri • 50 feet high, free-standing monolithic pillar • Spice plantation

5 hours to 6 hours

Private Tour

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

02 bottles of mineral water per person

Lunch (beverage excluded)

Local English speaking guide

Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks, unless specified

Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

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Karkala Gomateshwara Statue

Karkala, India, 574104You will be picked up from your hotel in Mangalore and driven to Karkala which is located at an hour’s drive from Mangalore. Visit the giant monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali that was erected in 1432. Bahubali (One with strong arms) is a much revered God of the Jains. He is said to have meditated standing for a year and thereafter attained liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Moodabidri

Near To Karkala, Karkala, IndiaNext drive to Moodabidri, a 30-minute drive from Karkala. It is one of the major centers of Jainism in India and is often referred to as Jain Kashi. There are no less than 18 Jain temples in this little town. It took 31 years to complete the temple. After the temple visit a local bazaar in Moodabidri, which has visitors from the surrounding areas buying fruits, vegetables, spices, clothes, food items and other items of daily use. It is a nice way to see daily life in this part of the country. Your next stop will be at a fruit and spice plantation. You can walk through the plantation and learn about the various spices, fruits and other products grown here. You can also taste their famous pineapples if you wish. The farm also offers spices for sale if you would like to buy some (own expense). At the end of the visit take lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant near Moodabidri. After lunch you will be driven back to Mangalore and dropped off at your hotel.3 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center. View Location

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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center. View Location

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Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point

Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time

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Additional Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Dress code is smart casual.
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Kolkata time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by SITA World ToursCreated on 19 Sep 2018Created on 27 Oct 2024

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