Pilikula Park and Golf Course, Mangalore

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India/Karnataka /Dakshina Kannada /Mangalore

Pilikula Park and Golf Cours is located at Mudushedde, about 11km north east of Mangalore. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Pilikula Park is an integrated nature park of Mangalore. The place derived its name from the Pilikula lake (means tiger pond) which was once a haunt of tigers. Sprawl over 350acres of land, the park is an ideal place for for the nature lovers and eco tourists. The Pilikula Nisarga Dhama houses a botanical park, mini aquarium, a water amusement park named Manasa amusement and water park, an arboretum, science center, golf course and a lake with boating facilities. Covering an area of 82 hectates, botanical park named as Dr. Shivaram Karnath Biological Park with lush green lawns showcases a wild variety of marine and fresh water species. It also provide a variety of recreation and amusement facilities for the visitors. The open zoo located within the park features several wild animals. They are not kept in cages, but to avoid direct contact with visitors, there are partitions like wide trenches or wire mesh. The 9-hole golf course with a total yardage of about 2800 yards is a major attraction for foreign and corporate visitors to plan their holidays.

Pilikula Park and Golf Course, Mangalore

HistoryEdit

‘Pilikula’ derives its name from ‘Pilikula Lake’ which is today one of the major attractions of the project. According to local legend, the lake was once a haunt of tigers. Hence it got to be called ‘Pilikula’ which means ‘Tiger Pond’.

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Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : White Ambassador Cabs/Indicas are available: usually used by passengers on long-haul routes. Shared cabs are also available for travel between the city and other talukas viz. Bantwal (BC Road), etc. Prepaid cabs are available from the airport to the city: this is generally at a flat rate of ₹350-400. You can also call Cel Cabs and they will pick you up in 20 minutes from wherever you are. You can hold it for a day or a few hours. You can reach them on 60609090.

Bus : There are Three bus stands in Mangalore for long-distance bus services. One is the state-run KSRTC bus-stand in Bejai, located towards the North of the city, but not far off from the city centre. The bus-services are run by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. Services run by the Kerala State Transport and Tamil Nadu State Transport and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation also call in Mangalore at this very bus-stand. The other one is behind the Town Hall. It is known as the ‘State Bank’ stand by the locals, because of its proximity to a branch of the State Bank of India. It is the last stop for most of the private bus services to Mangalore (mostly Inter-District viz. Mangalore-Udupi and Inter-taluk buses).
There is a third bus-stand (not exactly a bus-stand but an alighting point for passengers) in front of Milagres Church where most private tour and bus operators: Ideal Travels, Canara, Canara-Pinto, Vishal Travels, Anand Travels, VRL etc. have their offices.

Train : Mangalore has two major railway stations. First is Mangalore Central (IR station code : MAQ) is located at Hampankatta, in the heart of the city. It is a terminus and is used only by the trains which terminate at Mangalore. And second is Mangalore Junction (IR station code : MAJN) is situated in Kankanady, about 5 km from the city centre. Most long-distance trains and all trains not terminating at Mangalore stop at this station. Use Mangalore Central Station whenever possible as there is a prepaid rickshaw counter there. Autorickshaw drivers at Mangalore Junction rip people off.

Air : Mangalore International Airport, Bajpe, about 20 km from the city centre. Air India, Jet Airways, Spicejet, and Air India Express currently operate flights to Mangalore. From airport taxies, autorickshaws and buses are availble to reach the destination.

Others : By Autorickshaws : Autorickshaws are available all throughout Mangalore City, the starting fare is ₹25. Pre-paid autos were available from the City Railway Station and the KSRTC bus stand at Bejai, but not any more. Autos also ply to far-off destinations, the outskirts, for one-and-a-half times the actual fare; this is roughly around ₹150.