Experience the beautiful coastal charm of Karnataka on this 5-day journey covering the spectacular Yana Caves, Murudeshwar, Honnavar Backwaters and Gokarna. Explore the fascinating limestone rock formations of Yana, seek blessings at the magnificent Murudeshwar Shiva Temple, enjoy a scenic boat ride through the lush mangrove backwaters of Honnavar and discover the serene beaches of Gokarna. From nature trails and ancient forts to breathtaking sunsets and beachside fun, this trip offers a perfect blend of adventure, spirituality, nature and coastal experiences. Travel together, make new friends and create unforgettable memories along the beautiful Karnataka coastline.
Day 1 - Train Journey
Board 12133 Mangalore Express From Lokmanya Tilak Terminus
Boarding
CSMT - 09:50 PM
Thane - 10:30 PM
Panvel - 11:10 PM
Day 2 - Explore Yana caves
- Arrive at Kumta, freshen up at the station.
- Head to Yana Caves, have breakfast on the way.
- Reach the base village of Yana Caves, hike to the caves and explore the temple.
- Post that leave for Murdeshwar.
- Check in at the hotel and rest.
- Enjoy some leisure time on the beach and watch the sunset.
- Share stories and play fun games in the evening.
- Have dinner and sleep well.
Day 3 - Visit Murudeshwara Shiva Temple and Honnavar Backwaters
- Good morning! Freshen up and have breakfast and tea/coffee.
- Visit Murdeshwar Temple, Shiva statue and Gopuram.
- Move out from the hotel and start for Honnavar backwaters.
- Reach Honnavar and enjoy boating in the backwaters.
- Explore the mangrove farm.
- Have lunch and start the journey towards Kumta
- Visit Mirjan Fort
- Move back to the hotel at Kumta, share stories, play Mafia, have dinner and sleep by 10 pm.
Day 4 - Explore Gokarna
- Wake up call.
- Visit the Gokarna temple and have breakfast.
- Visit Gokarna Beach.
- Reach Om Beach and explore the beach.
- Have lunch at Kudle Beach.
- Leave for Gokarna Station.
- Board the train 12620-Matsyagandha Express and have an overnight journey.
Day 5 - Reach Back Home
05.15 am - Reach Panvel
06.00 am - Reach Thane
06.35 pm - Reach LTT
Important Note
- Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary is subject to time availability and local conditions. Due to unforeseen circumstances, some places may be skipped. The on-ground tour leader will take the final decision as per the schedule, and all participants are requested to respect the same
- The itinerary might see slight tweaks or enhancements depending on what the group enjoys, the weather, or how crowded places are, guaranteeing a bespoke adventure for every group
- Rooms across different categories may be booked depending on availability. Preference for higher-category rooms will be given based on group size, early booking, and the presence of elderly participants.The Tour Manager will have the final authority regarding room allocation. We kindly request everyone's understanding and cooperation to ensure a smooth and comfortable stay for all participants
- Participants are requested to fresh up in train only on day 1, As we will directly head towards Yana caves from the station and check-in later in the evening.
- AC Tickets depend upon the availability , Incase for any reason we are not able to provide AC tickets, then we will provide you confirmed sleeper coach train tickets and difference in fare will be refunded back to your account in 3-5 working days.
What is included in the tour
- Traveling from Mumbai to Mumbai by Train (If Opted for, as per choice in SL/3AC)
- Double/Triple Sharing Accommodation
- Internal Transport
- Day 1 - Dinner, Day 2 - Breakfast, Dinner , Day 3 Breakfast.
- Trikon expertise charges
What is NOT included in the tour
- Meals during Train Journey
- Day 1 Breakfast Everday Lunch and Day 3 Dinner
- Personal expenses, water bottles & soft drinks
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- 5% GST
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Explore the magnificent limestone rock formations of Yana Caves.
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Experience a scenic trek through lush green forests to Yana.
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Seek blessings at the iconic Murudeshwar Shiva Temple.
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Witness the world's second-tallest Shiva statue.
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Enjoy a scenic boat ride through Honnavar Backwaters.
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Explore the beautiful mangrove forests of Honnavar.
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Discover the historic Mirjan Fort.
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Visit the sacred Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple.
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Explore the beautiful beaches of Gokarna, Om Beach and Kudle Beach.
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Enjoy stunning coastal views, beach sunsets and fun group activities.
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Experience an exciting overnight train journey along the Konkan Railway route.
- ID Card
- 2 ltrs water
- Camera (Optional)
- Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
- Snacks & Biscuits
- Extra Pair of Clothes
- Clean napkin or small towel
- Cap, sunglasses, scarf
- Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)
- Please carry medicines if you need any
- Hand Sanitizer
Railway Ticket Rules and Regulations
- We at T Trikon, Provide some of our tour packages with Train Tickets. We Use official Agent portals of IRCTC to book tickets. All the rules regarding Booking and Refund are governed by IRCTC only.
- As per rules bookings for the respective dates open 60 days in Advance, In order to get confirmed tickets it is advised to book your seat as early as possible.
- If Tickets are In RAC or Waitlist, We use previous data and some IRCTC partner apps to predict the confirmation chances and book accordingly.
- We cannot guarantee any Specific seats or Berths (Like Window seat or lower berth) since Seats are allotted by IRCTC algorithm and we have no control over it.
- If you are keen on having specific seats or berths, make sure to book well in Advance.
- Different PNRs may have seats located in Different coaches as per IRCTC Algorithm and we cannot guarantee all seats together in case of bigger group.
- For Bookings done after tickets are heavily waitlisted; to get confirmed seats we will book seats in Tatkal or Premium Tatkal Quota. In such case you’ll have to pay additional amount at actuals with agent charges.