Tour Plan From Dhaka to Karnataka

Published At 2026/Oct/31

Karnataka Family Tour

12–13 Days | 3 Adults + 1 Child

৳1,50,000

Recommended planning budget

1. Trip Overview

Total Duration 12–13 Days
Travellers 3 Adults + 1 Child (2 years)
Train Class 2AC (3 berths assumed)
Accommodation Budget Family Hotels
Local Transport Bus, Auto and Limited Taxi
Currency Assumption ₹1 ≈ ৳1.40

Important: The child is assumed to travel without a separate train berth. Check current Indian Railways child-fare rules. A fourth berth may be more comfortable for a 42-hour journey.

2. Travel Route

Dhaka
↓ Sleeper Bus
Kolkata
↓ 2AC Train (Approx. 42 Hours)
Mangaluru
↓ Road Transfer
Udupi (2 Nights)
↓
Honnavar (2 Nights)
↓
Murudeshwar
↓
Gokarna (2 Nights)
↓ Road Transfer
Mangaluru
↓ 2AC Train
Kolkata
↓ Sleeper Bus
Dhaka

3. Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day Location / Travel Activities Stay
1 Dhaka → Kolkata Sleeper bus, immigration and rest Kolkata
2 Kolkata → Train Station transfer and board train Train
3 Train Full day on train Train
4 Mangaluru → Udupi Arrival, hotel check-in and rest Udupi
5 Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, Malpe Beach Udupi
6 Udupi St. Mary's Island, Kapu Lighthouse Udupi
7 Udupi → Honnavar Road journey, Maravanthe Beach stop Honnavar
8 Honnavar Sharavathi Backwaters, mangroves, Eco Beach Honnavar
9 Honnavar → Murudeshwar → Gokarna Apsarakonda Falls, Murudeshwar Temple and Shiva statue Gokarna
10 Gokarna Om Beach, Kudle Beach Gokarna
11 Gokarna Mirjan Fort, Paradise Beach if accessible Gokarna
12 Gokarna → Mangaluru Road transfer and return train Train
13 Train → Kolkata → Dhaka Train arrival and onward bus connection Home

Schedule warning: The 12–13 day plan depends on the actual train timetable. Allow an extra Kolkata night if train and bus timings do not connect safely.

4. Sightseeing Places

Udupi

  • Sri Krishna Temple
  • Malpe Beach
  • St. Mary's Island
  • Kapu Lighthouse

Honnavar

  • Sharavathi Backwaters
  • Mangrove Boat Trip
  • Eco Beach
  • Apsarakonda Falls
  • Rim Jhim location area

Murudeshwar

  • Murudeshwar Temple
  • Shiva Statue
  • Murudeshwar Beach

Gokarna

  • Om Beach
  • Kudle Beach
  • Paradise Beach
  • Mirjan Fort

Note: Exact Rim Jhim filming spots have not been independently confirmed. Treat the Honnavar visit as a location-inspired trip.

5. Complete Budget Breakdown

A. Transport — Bus, Train and Transfers

Expense Estimated Cost
Dhaka → Kolkata Sleeper Bus (3 seats) ৳6,000
Kolkata → Dhaka Sleeper Bus (3 seats) ৳6,000
Kolkata → Mangaluru 2AC Train (3 berths) ৳12,000–৳14,500
Mangaluru → Kolkata 2AC Train (3 berths) ৳12,000–৳14,500
Kolkata Station Transfers ৳2,000–৳3,000
Mangaluru ↔ Udupi Transfers ৳2,000–৳3,000
Transport Subtotal ৳40,000–৳47,000

B. Hotel Accommodation

Location Nights Estimated Cost
Kolkata 1 ৳3,000–৳3,500
Udupi 2 ৳6,000–৳7,000
Honnavar / Murudeshwar 2 ৳6,000–৳7,000
Gokarna 2 ৳7,000–৳8,000
Hotel Subtotal 7 ৳22,000–৳25,500

Additional Kolkata night, if required: ৳3,000–৳3,500.

C. Food and Drinking Water

Expense Daily Estimate
Breakfast ৳400–৳500
Lunch ৳600–৳700
Dinner ৳600–৳700
Water, Fruits, Snacks and Child Food ৳300–৳400
Daily Total ৳1,900–৳2,300

12–13 Days Food Budget: ৳23,000–৳28,000

D. Karnataka Local Transport and Sightseeing

Expense Estimated Cost
Udupi Local Transport ৳3,000
Udupi → Honnavar → Murudeshwar ৳4,000
Murudeshwar → Gokarna ৳2,000
Gokarna Local Transport ৳3,000
St. Mary's Island Boat and Entry ৳3,000–৳4,000
Backwater Boat and Other Activities ৳2,000–৳3,000
Sightseeing Subtotal ৳17,000–৳19,000

Assumes public buses, autos and limited taxi use. Private car hire can increase costs. Boat trips depend on weather and operating conditions.

E. Miscellaneous and Emergency

Expense Estimated Cost
Kolkata Extra Food and Expenses ৳3,000–৳4,000
Emergency / Unexpected Expenses ৳10,000–৳12,000
Subtotal ৳13,000–৳16,000

6. Total Tour Budget

Category Estimated Cost
Bus, Train and Transfers ৳40,000–৳47,000
Hotels ৳22,000–৳25,500
Food ৳23,000–৳28,000
Karnataka Local Transport and Sightseeing ৳17,000–৳19,000
Kolkata Extra Food / Miscellaneous ৳3,000–৳4,000
Emergency Reserve ৳10,000–৳12,000
Estimated Total ৳1,15,000–৳1,35,500

RECOMMENDED PLANNING BUDGET

৳1,50,000

Comfortable target with additional buffer

7. Expenses Not Included

  • Indian visa-related costs, if any
  • Travel insurance
  • Passport and document expenses
  • Shopping and souvenirs
  • International roaming / SIM
  • Additional train berth for the child
  • Premium hotels or private vehicle upgrades
  • Medical expenses

8. Booking Checklist

  • ☐ Select travel month and exact dates.
  • ☐ Confirm train 22851 departure date.
  • ☐ Confirm return train 22852 schedule.
  • ☐ Check child-fare and berth rules.
  • ☐ Book train tickets before fixing bus connections.
  • ☐ Keep a safe buffer between train arrival and Dhaka-bound bus.
  • ☐ Book refundable family hotel rooms where possible.
  • ☐ Confirm St. Mary's Island boat operation.
  • ☐ Confirm Sharavathi Backwater boat availability.
  • ☐ Carry child food, water and travel essentials.
  • ☐ Keep emergency cash and travel documents safely.
Karnataka Family Tour Plan
Dhaka → Kolkata → Mangaluru → Udupi → Honnavar → Murudeshwar → Gokarna → Dhaka
Estimated planning budget: ৳1,50,000