Subramanya

The Western Ghats temple town at the foot of Kumara Parvatha — the Kukke Subramanya serpent temple, a major centre for Sarpa Dosha rituals and the base for the Kumara Parvatha trek.

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Mangaluru

The Tulu-Nadu port city — the Kadri, Kudroli and Mangaladevi temples, the frescoed St Aloysius chapel and Rosario cathedral, Tipu's Sultan Battery, the Panambur, Tannirbhavi and Sasihithlu beaches, the Pilikula nature park and the Kateel river temple nearby.

Kadri Manjunath TempleKudroli Gokarnath TempleMangaladevi TempleKateel Durgaparameshwari Temple

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Featured: Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

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Dharmasthala

The Netravati-side pilgrimage town in Belthangady taluk — the great Manjunatha temple with its free meals, and the Bahubali monolith on Ratnagiri hill above it.

Dharmasthala Manjunatha TempleBahubali Statue, Dharmasthala

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Featured: Kukke Subramanya Temple

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Subramanya

The Western Ghats temple town at the foot of Kumara Parvatha — the Kukke Subramanya serpent temple, a major centre for Sarpa Dosha rituals and the base for the Kumara Parvatha trek.

Kukke Subramanya Temple

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Getting there

How to reach Subramanya

Nearest airportMangaluru International Airport (IXE), ~15 km

Rail gatewayMangaluru Central (MAQ) and Mangaluru Junction (MAJN), on the Konkan and Ghat lines

Bus / road accessNH-66 coastal highway and NH-75 to Bengaluru (~350 km) via the Shiradi ghat; KSRTC and private buses, city buses, autos and taxis.

District HQMangaluru

LandscapeArabian Sea coast (Tulu Nadu) at the foot of the Western Ghats, on the Netravati and Gurupura estuaries, ~22 m

Subramanya is a Dakshina Kannada base for The coastal city of Mangaluru — its Kadri, Kudroli and Mangaladevi temples, the frescoed St Aloysius chapel and the Panambur and Tannirbhavi beaches, and the great inland pilgrimage temples of Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya.

Kadri Manjunath TemplePanambur BeachDharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

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PlaceKukke Subramanya Temple

A major temple to Subramanya (Kartikeya) worshipped as a serpent deity, set in Western Ghats forest at the foot of Kumara Parvatha — the chief place in the region for Sarpa Dosha (serpent-affliction) rituals. This temple guide belongs to the Subramanya planning base in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.

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What are the best places to visit in Subramanya?

Top places to visit in Subramanya include Kukke Subramanya Temple — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.

How do I reach Subramanya?

The nearest airport to Subramanya is Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), ~15 km. The rail gateway is Mangaluru Central (MAQ) and Mangaluru Junction (MAJN), on the Konkan and Ghat lines. NH-66 coastal highway and NH-75 to Bengaluru (~350 km) via the Shiradi ghat; KSRTC and private buses, city buses, autos and taxis.

What is the best time to visit Subramanya?

October to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Subramanya and the rest of Karnataka. March to May is hot on the plains, and the June–September southwest monsoon brings the main rains, heaviest along the coast and Western Ghats.