KSRTC to conduct Mangaluru Dasara package tour

MANGALURU: The Mangaluru division of KSRTC has prepared a schedule for Mangaluru Dasara Darshana package tour, which will cover nine major temples in Dakshina Kannada, where Dasara will be celebrated.
One-day initiative
The division will operate a one-day tour package on all days of the Navratri festival from September 26 to October 5. Accordingly, tourists and pilgrims may book tickets and visit prominent temples of the coastal district, during Navratri.
KSRTC Mangaluru divisional controller Rajesh Shetty said that the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM) Nagara Sarige buses, will be used for the package tour.
"For the first time, the Mangaluru division of the KSRTC, has planned to introduce a Mangaluru Dasara Darshana package tour, for the convenience of tourists and devotees, who throng the district during Navratri. The one-day tour, from 8am and 10.30pm, will commence at the KSRTC bus stand," he said.
Visit to temples
The bus will take passengers to Mangaladevi Temple, Polali Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple, Sunkadakatte Sri Ambika Annapoorneshwari Temple at Gurupura, Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Sasihitlu Sri Bhagavathi Temple and beach, Chitripura Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Urwa Sri Mariyamma Temple and Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple, where the idols of Navadurge are installed, as part of the Mangaluru Dasara festival, he added.
"We plan to introduce more than one bus per day, as part of the tour based on the response from people," he said. The fare for adults will be Rs 300, while it is Rs 250 for children, he said, adding people may call 9663211553 to book seats.