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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Manipal to Kateel by Car or Tempo Traveller
Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple · 55 km · about 1 hour 20 minutes one way · chauffeur-driven
How far is Kateel from Manipal?
Manipal to Kateel is 55 km, about an hour and twenty minutes via NH-66 and Mulki. The temple stands on an island in the Nandini river.
- Distance
- 55 km one way
- Drive time
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Destination
- Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple
- Suggested vehicle
- Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
- Driver
- Included — we do not offer self-drive
Why people make this trip
A half-day kshetra trip that fits around a hospital appointment or a free morning — close enough not to need a whole day, and striking enough to be worth the drive. The temple keeps its own Yakshagana troupe and the Ranga Pooja draws crowds through the season.
What the road is like
Down the hill to NH-66 and south to Mulki, then a few kilometres inland. Good road; the village stretch at the end is narrow and parking fills on weekend mornings.
Worth stopping for on the way
- Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, Mulki
- Sasihithlu Beach
- Sadashiva Temple, Surathkal
One thing worth knowing
Bappanadu at Mulki is on the same road, 15 km short of Kateel. Two Durgaparameshwari kshetras in a morning is the natural shape of this trip.
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 We do not publish rates because they depend on the vehicle, the number of days and whether the trip is one way or return — call +91 94492 30083 or send the form and you will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 Manipal to Kateel
| Vehicle | Capacity | Suits this route for |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal to Kateel by Force Urbania 16+1 | 16+1 seater | Joint-family temple circuits, sangha yatras and corporate outstation trips |
| Manipal to Kateel by Tempo Traveller 11+1 | 11+1 seater | Groups of eight to eleven on temple circuits and picnic trips |
| Manipal to Kateel by Toyota Innova Crysta | 6+1 seater | Family temple tours, Kollur and Dharmasthala day trips, airport runs |
| Manipal to Kateel by Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 6+1 seater | Day trips around Udupi, Karkala and Malpe with a small family |
| Manipal to Kateel by Toyota Etios | 4+1 seater | Mangaluru airport transfers and two-to-four passenger temple visits |
| Manipal 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.
Manipal to Kateel — common questions
55 km, about an hour and twenty minutes via Mulki. Comfortably a half-day trip.
Yes. Kateel, Kadri, Kudroli and Mangaladevi make a full day from Manipal — that is package 8, planned around the midday closing all four keep.
Book Manipal to Kateel
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| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal to Mangalore Airport | 65 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Manipal to Mangalore | 65 km | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Manipal to Udupi | 6 km | 15 minutes |
| Manipal to Kollur | 82 km | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Manipal to Dharmasthala | 100 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Manipal to Kukke Subrahmanya | 146 km | 3 hours 35 minutes |
| Manipal to Murudeshwar | 100 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Manipal to Gokarna | 184 km | 4 hours 20 minutes |
| Manipal to Sringeri | 95 km | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Manipal to Agumbe | 58 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Manipal 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.