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Mangalore, the anglicised version of Mangalooru in Kannada, is a coastal city and a busy commercial center and the name is derived out of its patron deity, Goddess Mangala Devi. Mangalooru translates to Ooru of Mangala or Place of Mangala. The scenic land is dominated by the distinctive coconut palms in the backdrop of rolling hills and majestic streams flows towards the Arabian sea.  The major tourist attractions are the Seemanthini Bai Bejai Museum, the hillock of Light house, number of temples including Mangaladevi temples, chyrches and mosques. The coastline of the city is blessed with number of beaches like Someshwara beach, Mukka beach, KREC beach, Panambur beach and beautiful silky Tannirbavi beach. Yakshagana, the folk dance of Mangalore, is spectacular. Mangalore’s cultural heritage is adequately visible in the night-long dance and drama concert. Yakshagana is a chief attraction for tourists.

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 575001-575030

STD Code: 824

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – Feb

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Mangalore’s historical importance is highlighted by the many references to the city by foreign travelers. Cosmas Indicopleustes, a Greek monk, referred to the port of Mangalore as Mangarouth. Pliny the Elder, a Roman historian, made references to a place called Nitrias, while Greek historian Ptolemy referred to a place called Nitra. Ptolemy’s and Pliny the Elder’s references were probably made to the Netravati River, which flows through Mangalore.The picturesque place is spotted with ancient tiled-roof buildings, with the renowned Mangalore tiles of red colour clay dug from local places. The bustling port city of Mangalore, with its uneven roads, sandy beautiful beaches, ancient temples and added to this prominent lighthouse, makes a perfect destination for tourists to spend their times in an excited, happy and relaxed way. Vegetation in Mangalore is dominated by coconut trees, Ashoka trees and palm trees along with others. Even after the modernization, the city could preserve much of its green cover, to make it environment friendly.

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By Air : Mangalore Bajpe airport is located nearly 10 km away from the heart of the city. Mangalore airport is connected to many cities India. Regular flights are available from Mangalore to Bangalore and Chennai. Taxi services are available from airport to city costing about Rs 200.

By Train : Mangalore is a major rail junction in South railway of India. The city is well connected to all major cities in India. Regular train services are there from Mangalore to Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum.

By BUS : KSRTC buses of Kerala and Karnataka connect all major cities in Kerala and Karnataka with Mangalore. Volvo bus services are available from Mangalore to Bangalore, Chennai and Trivandrum. Bus fare is about Rs 4 per km per person.

By Taxi : Cabs in Mangalore do not run on meter, and charges may range from Rs 350-500.
Thirumala Travels- Ph: 0824 2456840
Bamson Cab Rentals- Ph: 0824 2428889

By Other : Auto rickshaws in Mangalore are a safe mode of travel that can help you reach your destination in a faster manner. Auto rickshaws run on meter, the initial charge is Rs 13 for the first two kilometer and Rs 8 for every additional kilometer. Auto rickshaws charge one a half times the meter rate during night time.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Kumar’s International ; Bendoor Main Road, Near Colaco Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka 575002
Upper Bendoor 2nd Cross Rd, Bendoor, Mangalore ; Ph – 0824 222 5872 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Nalapad Residency ; Light House Hill Rd Mangalore, Karnataka 574001, ; Ph – 0824 242 4757 ‎ ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Poonja International ; K.S. Rao Road, Hampankatta, Mangalore, Karnataka 575001 ; Ph – 0824 244 0171
; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

The Ocean Pearl ; K S Rao Rd, Kodailbail Mangalore ; Ph – 0824 241 3800 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Hotel Prestige ;  Near Collectors Gate Balmatta Junction, Mangalore
  ; M –  0824 241 0603 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Hotel Kumar’s International ;  Bendoor Main Road,Near Colaco Hospital,Kankanady, Mangalore,Karnataka 575002 Upper Bendoor 2nd Cross Rd, Bendoor, Mangalore ; M –  0824 222 5872 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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FestivalAdd

Aati festival ; Venue:  Mangalore ; Period :  Jully and August ; Details:  Aati festival is one of the major festivals in Mangalore. The Aati festival is celebrated with immense enthusiasm throughout the length and breadth of Mangalore. Moreover, during this festival in Mangalore, the people of Mangalore perform the Aatikalanja, which is a form of a ritualistic folk dance in Mangalore. Kalanja is minor spirit that is supposed to be the protector of village. It is believed that Kalanja protects the people of Mangalore from July and August. The Aati festival of Mangalore is celebrated by the Nalke community

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