The Manjusha Museum is located in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, India. It is a unique museum dedicated to showcasing the rich cultural heritage, traditional art, and artifacts of the region. The museum houses a variety of items such as sculptures, ancient artifacts, and objects related to the history and traditions of the area, especially the religious and cultural aspects of Dharmasthala.
It is located near the famous Sri Manjunatha Temple, making it easy to visit while exploring the temple town.
By Road
From Mangalore (around 75 km away):
You can take a bus, taxi, or drive directly from Mangalore. The route via NH 75 is the most common.
Buses from Mangalore to Dharmasthala are frequent.
From Bangalore (around 300 km away):
You can drive or take a bus. The distance can be covered in about 6–7 hours depending on traffic.
You can take a KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) bus or hire a private taxi.
From Udupi (around 105 km away):
You can hire a taxi or take a bus to Dharmasthala, which is around 2–3 hours from Udupi.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Subrahmanya Road (around 42 km from Dharmasthala), but the more common stations are Mangalore Junction and Udupi, which are better connected to major cities.
From these stations, you can take a taxi or bus to Dharmasthala.
By Air
The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport (IXE), around 82 km away from Dharmasthala.
You can hire a taxi or take a bus from the airport to Dharmasthala.
Amenities &
Other Facilities
We want you to be part of our museums, experience its beauty and this is why we offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop the museums visitors experience.
For general questions and questions about accessibility, please email us at manjushamuseum@gmail.com
Hours & Admission
Opening Hours
Open Daily 9:30am–5:30pm
Manjusha
Founded in 1989
Daily 9.30 am–5.30 pm
Address
Near Vasanth Mahal, Dharmasthala, Belthangady Taluk, Dakshina Kannada – 574216