Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple
The Devi shrine that sits on an islet in the middle of the Nandini river — one of the most revered temples in Karnataka, and the ho…
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Mangalore to Kateel by Car or Tempo Traveller
Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple · 26 km · about 45 minutes one way · chauffeur-driven
How far is Kateel from Mangalore?
Mangalore to Kateel is 26 km, about forty-five minutes. The temple stands on an island in the middle of the Nandini river.
- Distance
- 26 km one way
- Drive time
- 45 minutes
- Destination
- Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple
- Suggested vehicle
- Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
- Driver
- Included — we do not offer self-drive
Why people make this trip
The nearest of the great kshetras to Mangaluru city and the one most locals visit regularly. The island setting is the whole character of the place, and the temple's own Yakshagana troupe performs through the season.
What the road is like
North on NH-66 then inland at Mulki, or via Kavoor on the shorter inland road. Forty-five minutes either way; parking near the temple fills up on weekend mornings and festival days.
Worth stopping for on the way
- Bappanadu Temple, Mulki
- Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple
One thing worth knowing
It is close enough to combine with Kadri, Kudroli and Mangaladevi in a single day — that is the Mangaluru city temple circuit, and Kateel is the one worth doing first while the morning is cool.
Which vehicle suits this route
For most groups on this route we suggest the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga — light, frugal and perfect for narrow temple streets. Every vehicle in the fleet is available for this trip, though: 4 cars from the Glanza up to the Innova Crysta, and the 11+1 and Force Urbania 16+1 tempo travellers for a group. Tell us your headcount and we will tell you honestly what travels best.
What a quote includes
Vehicle, driver, driver bata and fuel. Toll, parking and any permit charges are billed at actuals. We do not publish rates because they depend on the vehicle, the number of days and whether the trip is one way or return — call +91 94492 30083 or send the form and you will have a firm all-inclusive figure the same day.
Vehicles for Mangalore to Kateel
| Vehicle | Capacity | Suits this route for |
|---|---|---|
| Mangalore to Kateel by Force Urbania 16+1 | 16+1 seater | Joint-family temple circuits, sangha yatras and corporate outstation trips |
| Mangalore to Kateel by Tempo Traveller 11+1 | 11+1 seater | Groups of eight to eleven on temple circuits and picnic trips |
| Mangalore to Kateel by Toyota Innova Crysta | 6+1 seater | Family temple tours, Kollur and Dharmasthala day trips, airport runs |
| Mangalore to Kateel by Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 6+1 seater | Day trips around Udupi, Karkala and Malpe with a small family |
| Mangalore to Kateel by Toyota Etios | 4+1 seater | Mangaluru airport transfers and two-to-four passenger temple visits |
| Mangalore to Kateel by Toyota Glanza | 4+1 seater | Couples, local Udupi sightseeing and short station or airport hops |
Every vehicle is chauffeur-driven and quoted per trip — we do not publish rates.
Mangalore to Kateel — common questions
26 km, about forty-five minutes by road. It is the closest major kshetra to the city.
Kateel, Kadri, Kudroli and Mangaladevi make a twelve-hour day, planned around the midday closing all four keep. That is package 8 on our sightseeing list.
Book Mangalore to Kateel
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| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Mangalore to Udupi | 60 km | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Mangalore to Dharmasthala | 75 km | 2 hours |
| Mangalore to Kukke Subrahmanya | 105 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Mangalore to Murudeshwar | 155 km | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Mangalore to Coorg | 135 km | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Mangalore to Manipal | 65 km | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Mangalore to Kollur | 135 km | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Mangalore to Karkala | 50 km | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Mangalore to Kundapura | 95 km | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Mangalore to Moodbidri | 35 km | 1 hour |
| Mangalore to Mulki | 30 km | 45 minutes |
| Mangalore to Nitte | 60 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Mangalore to Surathkal | 18 km | 30 minutes |
| Mangalore to Byndoor | 135 km | 3 hours |
| Mangalore to Gokarna | 240 km | 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Mangalore to Sringeri | 105 km | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Mangalore to Agumbe | 105 km | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Mangalore to Kateel — shall we quote it?
Send us the date and how many are travelling. All-inclusive figure the same day, with a driver who has done this road hundreds of times.