Mangalore Tour Packages

A port city in Karnataka, Mangalore is situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. It is a beautiful destination known for its stunning beaches, imposing coconut trees, temples, churches, etc. A bustling city with a touch of natural beauty, it is often visited alongside Bangalore. Holidify offers you several great Mangalore tour packages which are suitable for solo and group travellers.

Mangalore’s beaches are some of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Panambur Beach, near the port, is a pristine beach where events like sculpture competitions, boat races and kite festivals are organised. You can also go swimming here, along with jet skiing, surfing, and parasailing. Tannirbhavi Beach, Surathkal Beach and Ullal Beach are other relatively quieter and great places for morning walks or for watching the sunset.

When you travel to Mangalore, visit some of its religious establishments known for their beautiful architecture. The Kudroli Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is known for its beautiful murals depicting mythological legends. The Kadri Manjunath Temple and Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple are also worth visiting. Moreover, do go to St. Aloysius Chapel, Rosario Chapel and Milagres Church.

Mangalore travel packages also take you to places like Sultan Bathery, which Tipu Sultan built to watch for incoming warships, and Kadri Park, known for its green lawns and animal conservatory. If you want to spend more time amidst nature, you can go to Sakleshpur, a beautiful hill station near Mangalore. It is home to dense forests, trekking trails, an old fort, temples, and waterfalls.

The best time to plan your trip to Mangalore is from September to April when the weather is cool and pleasant. About 1 to 2 days are enough to explore Mangalore. You can stay in hotels, service apartments, homestays, or guesthouses. Mangalore holiday packages also include destinations like Bangalore, Coorg and Mysore.

Bangalore, the state’s capital, is famous for its gorgeous gardens and parks such as Lalbagh, a botanical garden, Cubbon Park and Lumbini Gardens. Make sure to see Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace or explore Bannerghatta National Park. Go shopping at Church Street and have some food at one of its cafes or restaurants.

Mysore is home to the majestic Mysore Palace. Walk around the lush green Brindavan Gardens, spend some peaceful time at Karanji Lake or visit the Somanathapura Temple, Chamundeshwari Temple and St. Philomena’s Church. Coorg is a stunning hill station that is synonymous with sprawling coffee plantations. You can hike up to Abbey Falls, take in views of the green hills from Raja’s Seat, and go trekking, river rafting, and fishing.

With Holidify’s wide variety of Mangalore travel packages, which are customisable and affordable, you get a chance to explore not only the port city but also nearby destinations. (Read More)