Caution
Dharmasthala in August
Karnataka, India
Monsoon.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good state highway.. public transport: KSRTC buses from Mangalore. Limited.. from nearest city: Mangalore 75km (2hrs). Bangalore 265km (5.5hrs).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Dharmasthala Police Station. nearest hospital: SDM Hospital (temple-run, on site).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Free meals — kids love eating in rows, Car museum exciting, Safe pilgrimage town, Clean
Elevation
89m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Pleasant. Temple comfortable. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Dharmasthala: 18-32°C, dry coastal-belt days and temple open dawn to dusk. Annadana runs as ever — solid window before pre-monsoon humidity. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Dharmasthala: 22-34C, humid. Temple queues and annadana run all day; step outside and the Western Ghats humidity is already noticeable. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot and humid. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon. Temple accessible. |
| July | 2/5 | Heavy rain. Temple open. |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Dharmasthala: 22-30C, Western Ghats still wet. Temple and annadana run rain-or-shine; outdoor approaches slick, carry an umbrella. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | Lakshadeepotsava month. Excellent. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, festival season. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mangalore 75km (2hrs). Bangalore 265km (5.5hrs).. Roads: Good state highway.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: KSRTC buses from Mangalore. Limited.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
89m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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