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Manglore is one of the coastal cities in South Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between Arabian Sea and Western Ghats, the city is known for swaying coconut palms, beautiful beaches and temple architecture, it is the prominent hub for industrial, commercial, educational and healthcare industries. Major attractions of the city are beaches, temples, churches and mosques. Mangalorean cuisine is a must try while visiting the city.
Nearby Places: Short time retreats.
Kumta, Distance from Mangalore: 208 km. Time required: 2 Hours, 45 min. Best Time to Visit Kumta: Nov — Feb. Places to stay: Kinara stay, OmBodhi Retreat. Places to eat: Abhiruchi Restaurant, Green Gate, Food Junction Restaurant. Kemmannugundi, Distance from Mangalore: 184 km. Time required: 3 Hours, 50 min. Best Time to Visit Kemmannugundi: Oct — Mar. Places to stay: The Last Resort, Butter Clouds HomeStay, Mugila Mane Homestay. Places to eat: The Hill Restaurant, Kemmannugundi Restaurant. Chikmagalur, Distance from Mangalore: 152 km. Time required: 2 Hours, 30 min. Best Time to Visit Chikmagalur: Jan-Dec. Places to stay: Hotel Aadrika, Chikmagalur homestay, The Vintage Chikmagalur. Places to eat: Town Canteen, Vishnu Delicacy — Vegetarian Restaurant, Maharaja Restaurant. Kukke Subramanya, Distance from Mangalore: 105 km. Time required: 1 Hours, 55 min. Best Time to Visit Kukke Subramanya: Jan-Dec. Places to stay: Rns One, Hotel Shesha Kuteera, Hotel Mayura Residency. Places to eat: Neo Mysore Café, Hotel Kumarakripa, Shanmuka Prasada Dining Hall. Coorg, Distance from Mangalore: 139 km. Time required: 2 Hours, 30 min. Best Time to Visit Coorg: Apr — Nov. Places to stay: Leisure Vacations Woodstock Villa, Gowri Nivas, Hotel Mayura Valley View. Places to eat: Coorg Cuisine, Raintree Restaurants, Hotel Sri Shanthi Sagar.
Within City: Quick refreshment.
Panambur Beach, Distance: 9.2 km from city. Kudroli Temple, Distance: 5.9 km from city. St. Aloysis Chapel, Distance: 6.2 km. Kadri Manjunath Temple, Distance: 6.3 km. Sultan Battery, Distance: 6.4 km.
Waterfalls: Feel the flow of nature.
Hanuman Gundi, Location: Kalasa Main Road, Sheerlu, Karnataka 577142, Best Time to Visit: October to May. Adyar Falls, Location: NH 73, Karnataka 574143. Alekan Falls, Location: Kottigehera, Karnataka, Best Time to Visit: August to December. Bandaje Arbi Falls, Location: Valambra, Kishore, Kadivithwara Village, Belthangady, Karnataka 574214. Devaragundi Falls, Location: Devaragundi, Aranthodu- Main Road, Thodikana, Thodikana, Karnataka 574314.
Hill stations: Enjoy the scenic beauty.
Abunge: Distance from City- 115km, Things to Do: Do explore the beautiful Jogigundi, Barkana and Theertha waterfalls. Don’t miss the perfect sunset view from the Sunset Point. Agumbe Rainforest Complex, and Gopala Krishna Temple are also worth a visit, Places to stay: Dodda Mane Lodge, Amthi Homestay, and Mallya Residency, Best Time to Stay: October to June.
Kundadi Hills: Distance from City: 125 km, Things to Do: Trek to Mattur Lake, Dabbe Falls, Jain Temple, and Sakrebailu Elephant Camp, Places to stay: There are no hotels up in Kundadri Hill. One can stay in Agumbe.
Chikmagalur: Distance from City: 145 km, Things To Do: Visiting the Hanuman Gundi Falls, Baba BudanGiri mountains, Kudremukh National Park, and Sharadamba Temple are some of the best things to do in Chikmagalur, Stay options in Chikmagalur: The Gateway Hotel, Trivik, The Serai, and Silent Valley Resort, Ideal Duration: 1–2 days, Best Time To Stay: Throughout the year.
Biligiriranga: Distance from City: 175 km Things to Do: Explore BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, trek to Dodda Sampige Mara (The Big Champak Tree believed to be more than 2000 years old), and visit Rangaswamy temple. Places to stay: Champakaranya Farm House, Gorukana, K Gudi Wilderness Camp, and Nijaguna Residency.
Coorg: Distance from City: 148.5 km, Things to Do: Trek to Abbey Falls, Brahmagiri Peak, and Raja’s Seat (the highest point for stunning views). You can also visit Dubare Elephant Camp and Namdroling Monastery, Places to stay: Orange County, Vivanta by Taj, and Club Mahindra Resort Prestige Residency are popular names. There are also some beautiful and cozy homestays, including Casa Coorg, Silver Brook Estate, and Birds of Paradise, Ideal Duration: 2–3 days, Best Time to Stay: September — June.
Theme parks: Thrills that give you Chills.
GM Amusement and Leisure Park, Location: Pilikula Nisargadhama, Mudushedde, Vamanjur, Mangalore — 575028, Timings: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. GRS Fantasy Park, Location: GRS Fantasy Park, Off KRS Road, Metagalli, Mysuru–570 016, Timings: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm (Monday to Saturday); 10:30AM to 7:00PM (Sundays and National Holidays). Wonderla Amusement Park, Location: Bangalore Park, 28th Km, Mysore Road, Bangalore — 562109, Timings: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Fun World and Water World, Location: Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Rd, Opposite TV Tower, J.C.Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560006, Timings: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm. Vijayshree Theme Village, Location: V.R. Bhurat Nagari, Malpangudi, Hampi Rd, Hosapete, Karnataka 583201, Timings: Opened for 24 hours.
Honeymoon places: World of love and care.
Wild Woods Spa and Resorts, Address: Toodalli Village, Yedthare Post, Shirur Checkpost Deviation, Baindur, Kundapura Taluka, Udupi, Karnataka 576214. Timings: 12am–11:59pm. Malpe See Front Cottages, Address: 46, Malpe Beach, Udupi, Karnataka 576108. Timings: 24 hours. The Serai Chikmagalur, Address: Mugthihalli Post, KM Rd, Chikmagalur, Karnataka 577133. Timings: 24 Hours. Flameback Lodges, Address: Karthikeya Coffee Plantation, Billlur Post, Pattadur, Chikmagalur District, Mudigere, Karnataka 577132. Timings: 24 Hours. The Windflower Resort and Spa, Address: 17/6, Ali Asker Road Cross, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052, 099014 46666.
Religious places: Experience subtlety.
Kaatle Shri Durgaparameshwara Temple, Address: Temple Rd, Ullanje, Karnataka 574150. Timings: Closes at 10:30pm. Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Address: Kudroli, Mangalore, Karnataka 575003. Timings: Visiting Time: 6 AM to 7 PM. Woman Saint’s Dargah in the Heart of Mangalore, Address: Near AB Circle, Pandeshwar, Mangalore, Karnataka 575001. Timings: 6am–10pm. Most Holy Redeemer Church, Address: Ashoknagar Post, Bejai — Kavoor Rd, Derebail, Mangalore, Karnataka 575006.
Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture.
Sultan Battery: Established: constructed in 1784 by Tipu Sultan. Address: Sultan Battery Rd, Urva, Gandhinagar, Mangalore, Karnataka 575003. Shree Gokarnath Kshethra: Established: This temple was built in 1912. Address: Alake Rd, Kudroli, Kodailbail, Mangalore, Karnataka 575003. Mangal Devi Temple: Established: is believed to have been built during the 9th century by Kundavarman. Address: Mangala Devi Temple Rd, Bolar, Mangalore, Karnataka 575001. St Aloysius Chapel: Established: was built by Jesuit Missionaries in 1880. Address: P B No 720, P, B 720, St Aloysius College Rd, Kodailbail, Mangalore, Karnataka 575003.
Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture.
Pilikula Nisargadhama: Distance: 7.3 km via Padushedde Rd. Timings: 8:30am to 5:00pm. Aloyseum- The Aloysius Museum: Location: St Aloysius College Rd, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003. Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Sunday). Swami Vivekanandha Planetarium: Distance: 6.4 km via Bejai — Kavoor Rd. Timings: 8am — 5pm all days. Chitralaya Art Gallery: Distance: 38.8 km via NH 66. Timings: Wednesday: Open till forenoon, Monday Closed, All days of the week except Monday 10:00 am — 4:45 pm. Bejai Museum: Distance: 3 Kms Timings: 10 am- 5:30 pm. Closed on Monday.
National Parks: Wild Splendor.
Pilikula Biological Park, Address: Pilikula, Moodushedde Rd, Mangalore, Karnataka 575028. Distance: 8.4 km from city. Kudremukh National Park, Address: MN New Rd, Marne, Karnataka 574101. Distance: 99.1 km via NH169. Nagarahole National Park, Address: Madikeri Rd, Hunsur, Karnataka 571201. Distance: 219.2 km from city.
Wildlife sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of nature.
Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park, Distance from Mangalore: 43 kms from city. Timings: 8:00 am — 1:00 pm. Mookambika Wildlife sanctuary, Distance from Mangalore: 140 kms. Timings: 6:00 am — 9:30 am, 3:30 pm — 6:00 pm. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Distance from Mangalore- 180 kms. Timings: 6:30 am — 8:30 am, 4:00 pm– 6:00 pm. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary: Distance: 71.7 km from city, Timings: 6:00 am — 6:00 pm. Pushpagiri Wildlife Santuary, Timings: 5:30am–5pm. Distance: 152.1 km via Kadaba-Subrahmanya Rd.
Beaches: Refreshing wild Waters.
Panambur Beach, Distance: 9.2 km via Bajpe Main Rd/Bejai — Kavoor Rd and NH 66, Activities: Swimming, Parasailing, Boat rides, Surfing, Water Scooters. Camel Rides, Horse Riding, AT Buggy. Tannirbhavi Beach, Distance: 10.7 km via NH 66 and TannirBavi Beach Rd, Activities: Boating, Surfing, Jet Skiing, Motor Boats and Kayaks. Chitrapura Beach, Distance: 13 kms. Surathkal Beach, Distance: 17.1 km via NH 66. Kodical Beach, Distance:10.8 km via NH 66.
Adventure Sports: Enjoy the adrenaline search.
Stand Up Paddle, Trekking. Surfing, Camping, Wild Adventure Tour.
Business: — Local.
Petrochemicals and Processing, Logistics And shipping, Ship Building, Manufacturing Industries, Banking and Finance, Robotics and Automation, Information Technology, Food Processing, Cruise Tourism, Startups, Research and Development Centers, Traditional Commerce and industry.
Medical Emergencies:
Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Distance: Father Muller Road, Kankanady, Mangalore — 575 002. KMC Hospital, Distance: KMC Hospital, Tower-2, opposite Jyothi Theatre, Balmatta, Mangalore, Karnataka 575019. AJ Hospital, Distance: National Highway 66 Kuntikana, Mangalore, Karnataka 575004. Wenlock Hospital, Distance: Hampankatta, Mangalore, Karnataka 575001.
