Kukke

Time: Jan 3-4 2009
Place: Kukke Subrahmnya, Dharmasthala, Udupi, Malpe
Company: Relatives & wife
Highlights:

After a long time, went in the Bangalore – Mangalore train. It goes through such a picturesque route interspersed with bridges and tunnels but sadly the timing of the train doesn’t allow the passengers to enjoy the same.
Its about 13 kms from Subrahmanya Road to Subrahmanya city, with lots of jeeps and autos to ferry.
River bath at Kumara dhara is a bliss.
Beautiful temple with the back drop of Kumara Parvath.
Although Gopuram faces west, the idol faces east as all other idols.
Realised I hadn’t got my return reserved ticket with me. Yet, continued.
Left to Dharmasthala with wife, leaving behind relatives.
Easy darshan at Dharmasthala.
Left to Udupi via Belthangadi. Reminded me of Kudremukh trek.
Reached Udupi at dusk.
Udupi Lord Krishna darshan amidst newly setup air conditioned atmosphere.
Next day morning, attended friend’s wedding.
One more Krishna darshan.
Malpe beach in the evening, but sadly couldn’t stay till sun set.
Got a duplicate KSRTC ticket after providing the PNR number, an application form and proof of identity.
12 hour tough bumpy and chilly ride back home via Kushalnagar and Mysore Road instead of Hassan. If only the roads were good.