Book Bangalore to Dharmasthala Car Rental

The most efficient route from Bangalore to Dharmasthala is via NH75 and NH73. This route is 309 kms and takes around 6 hrs and 40 mins to reach with a car rental from Bangalore Wheels. It is recommended to start early to cover the long distance. You can stop at the Charmadi Ghat View Point on the way.

The alternate route to reach Dharmasthala from Bangalore is taking the Mysore Road and NH275. This route is 346 kms and takes around 8 hrs and 30 mins to reach Dharmasthala. You can stop at Kundalli Waterfall, Bisle Ghat View Point, and Bisle Ghat Shivalinga on the way with your own private car from Bangalore to Dharmasthala car rental service.

The temple town of Dharmasthala draws thousands of pilgrims everyday from across the country and is a popular pilgrimage destination in South India. Below are some of the popular tourist places to see in Dharmasthala during your road trip from Bangalore with Bangalore Wheels:

1. Dharmasthala Temple

The most visited place in Dharmasthala is the Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple, also popularly known as the Dharmasthala temple. It is around 800 years old and is known for its historical significance.

The temple is said to belong to the Shaiva sect, but the administration is handled by Jain Bunt descendants and the main deity of the temple is Manjunatheshwara (other name of Lord Shiva) which is a form of a Shivalinga. However, it follows religious tolerance wherein the temple is accessible to pilgrims from all religious sects.  

Built in the Sapta-Konkan architectural style, the temple is situated in Dakshin Kannada district in south Karnataka.

2. Bahubali Statue

A huge monolithic statue built on top of Ratnagiri hill by the Netravati River in Dharmasthala, the Bahubali statue is a representation of power, strength and immense intellect and offers a sense of attaining peace and salvation. It is a must visit statue during your Dharmasthala trip with Bangalore Wheels. 

Standing tall at 39 feet, the entire statue was sculpted out of a single rock in 1973 by famous sculptor Renjala Gopalkrishna Shenoy and is considered a significant mark in Jain religion.

The Bahubali statue is situated 1 kilometer from the Dharmasthala Temple.

3. Netravathi River Barrage

One of the most visited places in the town of Dharmasthala is the Netravathi River Barrage famous for its cleanliness and being one of the places that has managed to steer clear of any pollution. There is a nature care hospital, which also follows the panchabhoota (healing with five elements of nature) treatment and is located by the banks of the river along with bathing facilities available.

4. Ram Mandir

One of the many temples in Dharmasthala which sees a huge footfall of tourists and devotees all around the year is the Ram Mandir located at around 3.5 kilometers from the Dharmasthala temple. Majority of the devotees gather during the grand celebrations of Ram Navami every year when the festivities are carried out for an entire week and is named Rama Bhajan Spatah. The Ram Taraka Mantra is chanted during this time.

The Ram Mandir is situated by the banks of Netravathi River and overlooks the western ghats, giving an amazing view, acting as an apt place for indulging in meditation and other spiritual activities for those interested.

The temple was established by the famous yoga and spiritual guru, Shri Nityananda Swamy in 2003. Do not miss it during your trip with Bangalore to Dharmasthala car rental service.

5. Annappa Betta

A hill shrine dedicated to Shri Annappa Swamy, the Annappa Betta, also called Badinede Betta, houses shrines of four Dharma Daivas (Gods) and only men have access inside the temple. The temple is located half kilometer southeast of the Dharmasthala temple. Women and children are not allowed entry inside the temple. It is believed that the reason for restrictions of women and children entering the temple is due to old legends and folklore, which, by the way, are unclear.

6. Manjusha Museum

The Manjusha museum is home to a vast collection of artifacts that belong to the rich history of Dharmasthala and depict its heritage and cultural vastness. The museum is the brainchild of Shri Veerendra Heggade, whose love for preserving Indian cultural heritage made him build it. The most famous artifact of the museum includes a 300-year-old Veena that belonged to Vidhwan Veena Sheshanna, a car used by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle and many more.

7. Chandranath Swamy Digambar Jain Temple

The centuries old Chandranath Swamy Temple is a Jain temple built in beautiful South-Indian architecture and is dedicated to Chandranath Swamy. If you have time, you can visit this temple with your private taxi from Bangalore Wheels.

As it commonly goes by the name, The Land of Charity, Dharmasthala is the town of temples hence, temple hopping is one activity that you could do here during your trip with Bangalore Wheels. Apart from the famous Manjunatha, Chandranatha Swamy, and Ram Mandir, the lesser famous ones are Brahma Linga, Shree Sadashiveshwara, Sri Manjilu Durga Parameshwari Matt, and Maya Mahadeva temples to name a few.

A visit to Lalithodyana Aquarium and Dharmasthala Park can also be combined during your Dharmasthala road trip from Bangalore with Bangalore Wheels.

You can also extend your trip by visiting Kudremukh, Horanadu, Chikmagalur, Coorg or Madikeri as these places are within 70 kms from Dharmasthala. Look for our car rentals to Dharmasthala and these other places for a hassle free commutation from Bangalore.

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Our professional drivers know the city as well as nearby destinations well and will find the quickest route to where you need to go. Book the Bangalore Wheels car service for hours at a time and your driver will be waiting for you.

Famously known as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is certified to be the IT hub of the country. However, the city is also known for its botanical gardens, national parks, food, culture and silk sarees.

It is also home to the famous as well as breathtaking Bangalore Palace which was constructed to be the replica of the Windsor Palace of England, and has a significant and rich history associated with it. The other sightseeing places in Bangalore are Jakkur Aerodrome, snow city, the HAL Aerospace Museum, Nandi hill, Tipu Sultan Fort, and shopping at Brigade Road and Commercial Street.

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