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Mangalore is great for spending time at the many beaches of the city, or visit a temple or church, or spend a couple of hours at a lush green garden flanked by fountains and man-made waterfalls. Make sure that your Mangalore trip plan is foolproof by reading up on what to expect over there. Some of the best places to visit in Mangalore include:
1. Panambur Beach
What’s Special: Natural beauty, water sports, western ghats
Nearby Attractions: Tannirbhavi Beach, Shree Nandaneshwara Temple, Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Kadri Manjunath Temple
Timings: 8 am to 7 pm
Entry Fee: INR 60
Distance from Mangalore International Airport: 11.9 km
If you want to see a really clean beach, then Panambur Beach is where you should head. Located right next to the New Mangalore Port, this beach is where the locals and tourists go to when looking for some fun activities to indulge in. Enjoy a picnic here, or a swim in the sea, the choice is yours.
2. Kadri Hill Park
What’s Special: Wildlife-spotting, photography, Laser fountain show, nature
Nearby Attractions: Manjunatha Temple, Sri Bhadrakali Temple, Kadri Temple, Bijai Church
Timings: 6 am to 8:30 pm
Entry Fee: None
Distance from Mangalore International Airport: 10.8 km
This is a much acclaimed wildlife park or animal conservatory of Mangalore. It has lush green grasslands and rolling hills, which are home to a variety of exotic flora and fauna from anteaters to birds of various species. There is also a musical fountain here that is let off in the evening, and is a major attraction among children.
3. Sultan Battery Watchtower
What’s Special: Historical site, boat ride
Nearby Attractions: Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Tannirbhavi Beach, Kadri Manjunath Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, Mangaladevi Temple
Timings: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Built By: Tipu Sultan
Built In: 1784
Entry Fee: N/A
Distance from Mangalore International Airport:12.8 km
This watchtower was constructed by Tipu Sultan, as a way to keep an eye on the Gurpur River, from where warships could have entered the city. Although it has been well maintained for several years, it has not fallen into a state of disarray. It is still a favorite spot for those looking for some peace and quiet, with a beautiful view right in front of them.
4. Tannirbhavi Beach
Nearby Attractions: Tannirbavi Tree Park, Marine museum, Sultan Battery
Timings: 9 am to 9.15 pm
Entry Fee: None
Distance from Mangalore International Airport: 13.4 km
Another one of those picture perfect beaches in Mangalore, the Tannirbhavi beach is loved by locals and tourists alike. The sunsets, especially, are said to be unbelievably beautiful here, painting the evening sky in hues of tangerine, pink and muted tones of yellow.
5. Kudroli Gokarnath Temple
What’s Special: Pilgrim site dedicated to Gokarnanatha
Nearby Attractions: St. Aloysius Chapel, Sultan Battery, Kudroli Shree Bhagavathi Temple, Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple
Timings: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 9 pm
Built By: Adhyaksha HoigeBazar Koragappa
Built In: 1912
Entry Fee: None
Distance from Mangalore International Airport: 12.2 km
The Kudroli Gokarnath Temple is a must-visit spot in Mangalore, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Constructed by Sri Narayana Guru, this temple was made especially for the Billava community who were not allowed to enter any other temple premises in the olden days due to casteism. The huge temple complex and the beautiful idols here will make you fall in love with the place.
6. Pilikula Park and Golf Course
What’s Special: Greenery, golf, entertainment, lake, amusement park
Nearby Attractions: Pilikula Biological Park, Manasa Amusement Park, Kudupu Shree Anantha Padmanabha Temple
Timings: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Built In: 1996
Entry Fee: INR 50 (Approximately)
Distance from Mangalore International Airport: 10.2 km
Surrounded by green trees and wonderful vistas, Pilikula Park and Golf Course are the best places to visit in Mangalore. These are the perfect spots for travelers who are wishing to lose themselves in the lap of nature. Further, the park is beautified with a zoo, amusement park, heritage village, lake, and a golf course Offering you a fantastic time with your loved ones. All in all, this attraction is ideal for travelers of all kinds including, children and adults as well.
7. Bejai Museum
What’s Special: Ancient artifacts, historical site
Nearby Attractions: Srimanthi Bai Memorial Government Museum, Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel
Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm (Closed on Monday)
Built By: Colonel V. R. Mirajkar
Built In: 1955
Entry Fee: INR 2
Distance from Mangalore International Airport: 11.6 km
Ideally positioned in the heart of Mangalore City, Bejai Museum is another famous tourist spot that receives a huge influx of visitors. Also known as Shreemanthi Bai Museum, the museum features various ancient artifacts that let one witness the intriguing history of the city. Further, the museum displays metallic icons, idols, statues, paintings, lamps, and many more. So, if you are a history buff, then make sure to visit this museum.
8. New Mangalore Port
What’s Special: Scenic views
Nearby Attractions: Panambur Beach, Shree Nandaneshwara Devasthana, Sultan Battery,
Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple
Timings: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Built In: 4th May 1974
Entry Fee: INR 200
Distance from Mangalore International Airport: 10.4 km
One of the biggest ports in India, New Mangalore Port is another major attraction in Mangalore. It is a place where you will find various commodities being exported and imported. Granite stones, coffee, pellets, cashew, manganese, etc. are some such products. Notably, you need to have permission to visit the port as it is heavily guarded.
Best Time To Visit
Summer
The months of March to May constitute the summer months in Mangalore, when the weather is pretty hot and humid with average temperatures during the day time reaching nearly 40 degrees celsius. The city also experiences a little rainfall during these months, thus making it even more humid. Such weather is sure to hamper sightseeing and beach visits, therefore ensuring that most tourists stay away.
Winter
The winter season in Mangalore reigns from October to February, and are a great time to visit the city. The pleasant weather makes sure that visits to the beach and other tourist hot spots are not cumbersome. You can also enjoy watersports, since the waves are subdued and the water clear. In addition, there are also several festivities being celebrated in the state of Karnataka this time of the year, making it even better for tourists to visit and to plan their Mangalore trip packages during this time.
Monsoon
The rainy season in Mangalore lasts from June to September. The almost torrential rainfalls play havoc with any sightseeing plans that you would have. Also, the humidity levels are at an all time high because of the rainfall, making it a bad prospect to commence any Mangalore tour plan at this time.
Enjoy some rest and relaxation as part of the properly thought out Mangalore trip packages that also offer a couple of leisure days so that you can actually get to explore the city on your own. Spending a few days relishing the local dishes here, shopping at the street stalls and rubbing shoulders with the locals is sure to make you want to come back to this city again and again.
How To Reach Mangalore
By Air
It has its own airport that offers connectivity to selected international destinations as well as serves almost all domestic destinations. The Mangalore Bajpe International Airport is located almost 15 kms away from the city center, and can be reached easily via local cabs and buses.
By Train
If traveling by train, you can easily reach Mangalore at affordable rates and with the utmost comfort. The railway station of Mangalore connects the city to most other cities of the state, even some remote towns, and some parts of the country. Mangalore Junction (MAJN), Surathkal (SL), Mangalore Central (MAQ), Surathkal (SL)Thokur (TOK), and Ullal (ULL) are major train stations in Mangalore.
By Bus
For those looking to travel to Mangalore by road, there are plenty of buses, both state transport and private carriers, that offer connectivity to various places within and near Karnataka. You can easily get transport here for places such as Bangalore, Kochi, Goa, Ooty and Coimbatore among others.
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1. Visit Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park
A private beautiful and clean nature park, where butterflies are in abundance, and there are more than 100 species of these gorgeous fluttering fairy-like creatures. Visitors to this place are also given complete information on the life cycle of a butterfly, as well as various other information on them.
2. Enjoy surfing
Surfing might not sound like a very Mangalorean thing to do, but the waves here say otherwise. There are also a couple of surfing schools and ashrams, where prayers and surfing go hand in hand. You can hire a surfboard from the beach, and take a few lessons before practising on your own.
3. Spend time at St. Aloysius College Chapel
Find some solace away from the din of city life when you visit the St. Aloysius College Chapel. It is the place most locals head to during celebrations of Easter, Christmas and Boxing Day.
4. Explore the local food scenario
The seafood is especially good in Mangalore, thanks to the abundance of marine life in the Arabian Ocean. Try some octopus or soft-shell crabs here, or spend some time learning how to grill the perfect pomfret, the choices are limitless.
5. Visit the Light House Hill Garden
This lighthouse and the garden that it exists in was constructed in the 18th century, and is a major attraction for those looking to spend some time in peace and solitude.
Mangalore vacation packages are sure to blow your mind with their varied activities to indulge in and places to see. Now that you know where to go and what to do in Mangalore, it is time to look for the perfect time to plan your trip. Don’t wait any longer to go on your Mangalore tour plan; complete rest and relaxation await you there.
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