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"Karnataka's Port City"

Mangalore Tourism

Located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, the port city of Mangalore or Mangaluru is known for its swaying coconut palms, beautiful beaches and temple architecture. It is also an important industrial, commercial, educational and healthcare hub of the state of Karnataka.

Despite the growing commercialisation, it provides a quick and soothing getaway from the city bustle and yet preserves just the right amount of the urban glitter. It offers a pleasant ambience and is close to perfect with its shopping attractions with large malls with all the global brands and vibrant seafood dishes. Tasting the Mangalorean cuisine is a must-try once in the city.

Major tourist attractions in Mangalore are the beautiful beaches and the temples, churches and mosques. The Kudroli Temple, Mangaladevi temple, Someshwara beach, Panambur beach, Tannirbavi Beach and Pilikula Nisargadhama are some of the places one might want to visit. Yaksha Gana, the folk dance of Mangalore is the perfect visual treat to add colour to your trip and cast a spell on you as you witness the beautiful culture that it sustains and glorifies.

Panambur Beach

St Aloysius Chapel

Kadri Manjunath Temple

Sultan Battery

Kadri Park

Pilikula Park and Golf Course

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Beaches in Mangalore

Mangalore is famous for its beautiful, exotic, virgin beaches and is termed by many as the 'entry point to Beach Country'. On a tour of Mangalore, visit the Panambur Beach which attracts tourists all through the year. Another important beach here is Kapu Beach where the golden sand is incessantly caressed by the gentle waves of the Arabian Sea. A little ahead is the breathtaking Kodi Bengre Beach, also known as Delta Beach.

Etymology

The name Mangaluru is found to have been in use as early as 715 CE, during the Pandyan and Vijayanagara dynasties. According to local legend, the city is named after the deity Mangaladevi of the Mangaladevi temple. She was a princess from Malabar who became a disciple of Matsyendranath, the founder of the Nath tradition.

He bestowed this name upon her, and after her death due to an untimely illness, the temple of Mangaladevi was built here in her honour. Mangaluru, where Uru means town or city, is believed to have been anglicised to Mangalore by the Portuguese.

History of Mangalore

Mangalore finds a mention in many historical accounts by great travellers like Ibn Battuta and historians such as Ptolemy, which is testimony to the city’s rich past. Around the 3rd century, the city was a part of the Maurya Empire under the famous Buddhist King Asoka. The city was under the rule of the Vijayanagara, when the European traders arrived in around the 14th century to Mangalore, then known as Canara.

The city was under the Portuguese rule post the disintegration of the Vijayanagara kingdom. Hyder Ali, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, conquered Mangalore in 1763, but the city later passed into the hands of the British East India company. However, Hyder Ali’s son - the famous Tipu Sultan recaptured the city and named it Jalalabad. The British subsequently took control of Mangalore again following Tipu Sultan’s defeat in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War and encouraged the flourishing port trade of the city in condiments like spices, sandalwood and timber.

Following India’s independence, and the opening of the New Mangalore Port, the city witnessed significant growth in the 1970s and 1980s.

Restaurants and Local Food in Mangalore

Mangalore is famous for its Udupi style dishes and ice creams along with the staple seafood preparations. Visitors must try out the Neer Dosa, Mangalorean fish curry, Cashew Upkari, Rasam, Kane (Lady Fish), Ole Bella (Palm Jaggery), export quality cashews and coffee in Mangalore. Also do try the sweet indulges like Mangalorean Parfait Ice-cream, Halwa available in three flavours and a number of fruit juices and delicacies.
Mangalore also houses hints of Catholic cuisine with influences from Mangalorean, Goan and Portuguese food styles. Do not miss this side of the platter with relishes like fried fish, Fried Roe Curry, Pork Roast, Pathal Bakri, and more.
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Suggested Itinerary for Mangalore

Day 1- Arrive at Mangalore, check-in and rest. Visit Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Tannirbhavi Beach and Panambur Beach.
Day 2- Begin the day at Kapu Beach, Then visit Sri Krishna Temple, NITK Lighthouse and Kadri Manjunath Temple.
Day 3- Begin the day at Mangalore Beach, Mangaladevi Temple, St. Aloysius Temple and end the day at Sultan Battery.

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What are the things to do in Mangalore?

The top things to do in Mangalore are Panambur Beach, Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, St Aloysius Chapel, Kadri Manjunatha Temple, Sultan Battery, Kadri Hill Park. You can see all the places to visit in Mangalore here

What are the places near Mangalore?

The top places near to Mangalore are Coorg which is 110 km from Mangalore, Kudremukh which is located 49 km from Mangalore, Udupi which is located 48 km from Mangalore, Goa which is located 308 km from Mangalore, Karkala which is located 36 km from Mangalore

What is the best way to reach Mangalore?

Mangalore is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Being such a popular holiday destination, there are various alternative commute options to reach here. Mangalore has an international airport that has flights from many middle eastern countries and domestic flights to all the major cities in India. The Mangaluru Railway Station is well connected to all the major cities in India too. Direct buses are also available to Mangalore from Mumbai, Pune, many cities in Karnataka and Kerala too.
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What is the best time to visit Mangalore?

September to April are the best months to visit Mangalore, given the pleasant winters. The temperature does not exceed above 30 degrees, and the humidity is also minimal, which makes the weather quite pleasant to explore the various beaches. Summers are too hot, and humidity reaches its highest. Mangalore receives heavy rainfall in July and August, which makes it an unsuitable time to visit. Hence, the winters and post-monsoon period are the best time to plan a trip to Mangalore.
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Who should visit Mangalore?

Mangalore is a great getaway for most people living in South India.

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Heavy rainfall during monsoons

What is famous about Mangalore?

Pristine beaches, pleasant winters

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arpan shukla

on Sakleshpur 6 years ago

Sakleshpur is a very good place to visit any time of year, though I would recommend for November / December. I have been there twice once in December and once during rains in July. There are good bud (Read More)get hotels as well as resorts with camp stay are available. The place is rich in flora & fauna. You can go through my trip story for 2-day planning & accommodation. My trip story -

Siddarth Sa

6 years ago

Best places to visit in india,not only the places but also the culture and traditions of people who are unique and caring, the beaches here are refreshing..there are great temples to worship and also (Read More) it is the place for good education...lots of different languages but one common language is Kudla ...in Tulu...

Kovid Kapoor

6 years ago

- Do Carry mosquito repellents as Malaria is endemic in this region. Being a culturally diverse place, a number of langauges are spoken here including Tulu, Kannada, Konkani and English.

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