--- title: "Agumbe & Udupi Long Weekend Trip" description: "A 3-day group trip from Bangalore to Sringeri's hills and waterfalls, the Agumbe Ghats, and the temples and beaches of Udupi and Malpe." url: "https://www.goweekender.in/escapes/agumbe-udupi-long-weekend-trip" --- # Agumbe & Udupi Long Weekend Trip A 3-day group trip from Bangalore to Sringeri's hills and waterfalls, the Agumbe Ghats, and the temples and beaches of Udupi and Malpe. - Destination: Agumbe, Karnataka - Departs from: Bangalore - Duration: 3D/2N (3 days, 2 nights) - Price: from ₹10,999 - Categories: Nature, Heights, Waves, Culture - Booking: in the GoWeekender app (iOS and Android), run by a verified host ## Upcoming departures - 24–26 Dec 2026: ₹10,999 - 29–31 Dec 2026: ₹10,999 ## About this trip A long weekend from the Western Ghats down to the Karnataka coast, by road from Bangalore. The trip leaves Bangalore at night and wakes up near Sringeri, where the day takes in the hilltop views from Kundadri Betta, a cool-off at Sirimane Waterfalls and an evening at the Sringeri Sharada Peetham temple by the river. Next morning the road winds down the hairpin bends of the Agumbe Ghats to Manipal's Hasta Shilpa Heritage Museum, before an evening on Malpe Beach with the option of backwater kayaking. The last day starts at Udupi's Shri Krishna Temple, then heads to the quiet sands of Padubidri and the lighthouse at Kapu Beach before the overnight drive back to Bangalore. You travel as a small group with a trip captain throughout, in an AC tempo traveller or mini bus, and stay two nights on triple or quad sharing: one near Sringeri and one by the beach near Malpe. Three breakfasts and one dinner are included; other meals, the museum entry and water sports are paid on the spot. ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Overnight Departure, Kundadri, Sirimane Falls & Sringeri The trip leaves Bangalore the night before at around 9:00 PM, with an ice-breaking session on board, and reaches the hills near Sringeri in the morning. After check-in and breakfast at the homestay, head up Kundadri Betta for panoramic views, spend the afternoon at Sirimane Waterfalls, and end the day at the Sringeri Sharada Peetham temple and the riverside before dinner at the stay. - 7:00 AM Arrive & check in near Sringeri: Reach the homestay near Sringeri after the overnight drive from Bangalore and freshen up. - 8:30 AM Breakfast at the property: Included. - 10:00 AM Kundadri Betta viewpoint: A peaceful hilltop with panoramic views over the Western Ghats. - 1:00 PM Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant (self-sponsored). - 2:30 PM Sirimane Waterfalls: A forest waterfall, a good spot to relax and soak in nature. - 5:00 PM Sringeri Sharada Peetham: Visit the historic temple and spend a quiet evening by the river. - 8:00 PM Dinner at the stay: Included. Overnight at the property near Sringeri. ### Day 2: Agumbe Ghats, Manipal & Malpe Beach After breakfast, drive down the winding Agumbe Ghats through the rainforest to Manipal and the Hasta Shilpa Heritage Museum, a time capsule of South Indian heritage. In the afternoon check in by the beach near Malpe, try backwater kayaking if it is open, and spend the evening on the sand. - 8:00 AM Breakfast & check-out: Included breakfast, then check out of the Sringeri stay. - 9:00 AM Drive through the Agumbe Ghats: A scenic drive down the hairpin bends of the Agumbe Ghats through lush rainforest. - 12:00 PM Hasta Shilpa Heritage Museum, Manipal: A time capsule of South Indian heritage, with old homes and crafts. Entry ticket paid on the spot. - 1:30 PM Lunch in Manipal: Lunch at a local restaurant (self-sponsored). - 3:30 PM Check in near Malpe Beach: Check in at the beachside property near Malpe. - 4:30 PM Backwater kayaking (optional): Kayaking and water activities on the backwaters, if open. Paid on the spot. - 6:00 PM Evening at Malpe Beach: Relax on the beach, grab snacks and unwind by the sea. - 8:30 PM Dinner & overnight near Malpe: Dinner at a local restaurant (self-sponsored), then overnight at the beachside stay. ### Day 3: Udupi Krishna Temple, Padubidri & Kapu Lighthouse Start the day at Udupi's sacred Shri Krishna Temple, then head up the coast to the quiet sands of Padubidri Beach and the lighthouse at Kapu Beach for wide sea views. In the evening the group starts the drive back to Bangalore through the countryside. - 8:00 AM Breakfast & check-out: Included breakfast, then check out of the Malpe stay. - 9:30 AM Shri Krishna Temple, Udupi: The sacred Krishna temple at the heart of Udupi. - 12:00 PM Lunch in Udupi: Lunch at a local restaurant (self-sponsored). - 1:30 PM Padubidri Beach: A tranquil, clean stretch of sand, far from the crowds. - 3:30 PM Kapu Beach & Lighthouse: Climb the lighthouse for sweeping sea views and photos. - 5:30 PM Overnight drive to Bangalore: Drive back through the countryside, reaching Bangalore early next morning. Dinner on the way is self-sponsored. ## What's included - Trip captain throughout the trip - Travel throughout the itinerary by AC tempo traveller / mini bus - 4 meals: 3 breakfasts (Days 1-3) and 1 dinner (Day 1, at the Sringeri stay) - 2 nights' stay on triple or quad sharing (1 near Sringeri, 1 near Malpe Beach) - Group travel with travellers from different backgrounds ## Not included - All lunches, and dinner on Days 2 and 3 - Costs from bad weather, landslides, protests or other events beyond our control - Kayaking and any other water sports - Anything not mentioned under inclusions - GST @ 5% - Hasta Shilpa Heritage Museum entry - Travel, accidental and medical insurance ## FAQs ### What should I carry? A soft copy of your Aadhaar, a hoodie, cargo or track pants or shorts, T-shirts, swimwear or a change of clothes for the beach and waterfalls, sunscreen, shoes with good grip, two water bottles, a cap and sunglasses, a personal medical kit, flip-flops, polybags for wet clothes, a power bank and a small day backpack. Carry extra cash for meals and activities. ### Which meals are included? Breakfast on all three days and dinner on Day 1 at the stay near Sringeri. All lunches and the dinners on Days 2 and 3 are self-sponsored at local restaurants, so budget for them. ### What costs extra on the trip? Entry to the Hasta Shilpa Heritage Museum in Manipal, backwater kayaking and any other water sports, and your own lunches and the two self-sponsored dinners. Travel, accidental and medical insurance is not included either. ### Where are the pickup and drop points? Pickups in Bangalore are at New Udupi Grand, HSR Layout (9:00 PM), KLM Fashion Mall, Marathahalli (9:30 PM), Domlur Sky Walk (10:00 PM) and Govardhan Theatre, Yeshwanthpur (10:30 PM) on the night before Day 1. The return reaches Bangalore early in the morning after Day 3 with drops at the same points. Exact timings are confirmed by the trip team before departure. ### Is it safe to travel with strangers? Yes. You travel as a small group with a trip captain throughout, and rooms are shared three or four to a room. Most travellers join solo and leave with a group of new friends. ## Read before you go - [Kumara Parvatha Trek 2026: Beedahalli Route, Permits, Plan](https://www.goweekender.in/blogs/kumara-parvatha-trek) - [Kodachadri Trek from Bengaluru via Hidlumane Falls (2026)](https://www.goweekender.in/blogs/kodachadri-trek) - [Bandaje Falls Trek 2026: Route, Rules, Cost from Bangalore](https://www.goweekender.in/blogs/bandaje-falls-trek)