Sringeri Trip — Sharada Peetham, Vidyashankara Temple and the Tunga
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Adi Shankaracharya's first matha on the Tunga, with the astronomical Vidyashankara temple and a Ghats route through Chikmagalur.
- Region
- Chikmagalur, Western Ghats, Karnataka
- Duration
- 3 days
- Deity
- Sri Sharadamba Devi
- Best time
- September to February; Navaratri and Vidyarambham
- Boarding from
- Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mangaluru
About the Sringeri trip
Sringeri is where Adi Shankaracharya established the first of his four mathas, and the Sharada Peetham has been a seat of learning ever since. Sharadamba is worshipped as the goddess of knowledge, and families bring children here for Vidyarambham and Aksharabhyasam.
Next to it stands the Vidyashankara temple, built with twelve zodiac pillars positioned so that sunlight falls on the pillar of the current solar month. The Tunga flows past the steps, and the fish in it are fed by hand and never caught.
The route through Chikmagalur makes this one of the most scenic trips we run, and it pairs naturally with Horanadu Annapoorneshwari, Kollur Mookambika and Dharmasthala. We price each leg separately so you can choose your own combination.
Trip Highlights
- Sharadamba temple darshan and the Sharada Peetham
- Vidyashankara temple with its twelve zodiac pillars
- Feeding the fish on the Tunga river steps
- Aksharabhyasam and Vidyarambham arranged for children
- Horanadu, Kollur Mookambika and Dharmasthala extensions
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Sringeri
Overnight journey, arrive via Chikmagalur or Shimoga, check in, evening darshan and the Tunga aarti.
Day 2
Sringeri and Horanadu
Morning Sharadamba darshan and Vidyashankara temple, then Horanadu Annapoorneshwari and back, or on to Kollur.
Day 3
Return with a Ghats stop
Optional Dharmasthala or a Chikmagalur coffee estate stop, then the return journey.
What's Included
- Complete trip planning and a day-by-day itinerary built around darshan timings
- Travel arrangements for the route — train, bus or road transfer as per the plan
- Comfortable, conveniently located accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- Local transport for sightseeing and temple transfers through the trip
- Darshan, seva and pooja registrations wherever advance booking is permitted
- Dedicated coordination and assistance from planning until you return
What's Not Included
- Meals and personal dining not specified in the itinerary
- Special sevas, VIP darshan or pooja not included in your chosen package
- Personal expenses, shopping, tips and porterage
- Anything not listed under What's Included
Important Information
- Package details are prepared for your travel dates, group size and preferred comfort level.
- Darshan and seva timings are decided by the temple administration and can change on festival days.
- Accommodation and transport are confirmed once your dates and traveller count are finalised.
Darshan and travel notes
Frequently asked questions about Sringeri
How do I reach Sringeri from Hyderabad?
Train to Shimoga or Mangaluru and then road, or bus via Bengaluru. We compare the options on your dates and show you the fare for each.
Can Sringeri, Horanadu and Kollur be done together?
Yes, and it is the most common combination. Three days is comfortable, four if you add Dharmasthala and Udupi.
Is Aksharabhyasam performed at Sringeri?
Yes, Vidyarambham for children is one of the main reasons families visit Sharadamba. It needs advance registration.