MANGALURU: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Mangaluru division, has extended its special Dasara tour packages from Mangaluru and Udupi to temples and religious destinations until October 25, offering devotees additional opportunities to visit prominent shrines during the festive season.

The special tours were initially scheduled to operate from October 11 to 20. Following the extension, passengers can continue to book seats on the services through the official KSRTC website, according to a press release issued by the senior divisional controller of the Mangaluru division.

Mangaluru package covers 11 temples

The Dasara Navadurga Darshan package from Mangaluru covers 11 temples across the region. Buses depart from the Mangaluru KSRTC bus stand at 8 am and are scheduled to return by 8.30 pm.

The itinerary includes Sooryanarayana Temple at Maroli, Mariamma Temple at Bolar, Mangaladevi Temple, Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple, Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple, Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, Sasihithlu Bhagavathi Temple, Chitrapura Durgaparameshwari Temple, Urwa Mariamma Temple and Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple.

The fare is Rs 500 for adults and Rs 400 for children aged six to 12.

Two special temple tours from Udupi

KSRTC is also operating two special tour packages from Udupi, covering several prominent religious destinations in coastal Karnataka and neighbouring areas.

The first package includes Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple, Sringeri Sharadamba Temple, Rishyasringeshwara Temple at Kigga, Hariharapura Math and Perdoor Anantha Padmanabha Temple. The bus departs at 7.30 am and is scheduled to return by 8 pm.

The second package covers Neelavara Mahishamardini Temple, Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Saukoor Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kollur Mookambika Temple and Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple. The return is scheduled for 6.30 pm.

Both Udupi packages cost Rs 500 for adults and Rs 400 for children aged six to 12.

Online booking available

Passengers can reserve seats for the extended tour services through the official KSRTC website, www.ksrtc.in.

The extension allows devotees and visitors to plan temple visits during the Dasara season without arranging separate transport to each destination. Passengers are advised to check booking availability and departure details before travelling.