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Mangalore, Karnataka

Welcome To Port City

Mangalore is a beautiful tourist place located in South India. The city is located near the backwaters formed by the joining ofNetravati and Gurpur rivers. It is a commercial center of South India. Apart from its important geographical location, the

physical beauty of the place is superb. The calm and scenic beauty of the place make travelers feel delightful.

The slender winding streets, picturesque gable-roofed houses, haughty coconut trees, beautiful beaches, the exhilarating

fragrance of the sea, temples and churches, the aroma of spicy coconut curries, all these features of the place leave

travelers amazed and spellbound. These wonderful features of the place make Mangalore city a brilliant tourist attraction.

The travel guide to Mangalore provides the valuable information about the city. The word Mangalore comes from the local

Hindu Goddess Mangaladevi. Mangalore is today a bustling port on the Arabian Sea and a major port of India. Mangalore's

port handles nearly 75 per cent of India's coffee exports and the majority of the nation's cashew exports.

Many classical dance forms and folk art are practised in the city. Yakshagana, a night-long dance drama, is native to

Mangalore. Pilivesha the tiger dance is a folk dance unique to the city and is performed during Dasara and Krishna

Janmashtami.

Attraction

Bejai Museum, Mangalore

Bejai Museum is a government Museum that is located in the heart of city Mangalore. This is the only

museum located in the city that carries all important artifacts and facts about the ancient heritage of

the place. Tourists at this museum can explore a number of amazing artifacts. The heritage of the cityis thus secure and preserved by government assistance.

Kadri Manjunath Temple, Mangalore

Kadri Manjunath Temple is another major attraction of the place. This is a historic temple that was

built in 1068 A.D. The Lokeshwara bronze statue at the Kadri Manjunatha temple is popular as one of

the best bronze statues in India. The temple has amazing beauty as it is located nearby the foothills of

a peak. The beauty of the place captivates numbers of travelers every year. The amazing beauty of

the bronze statue compels tourists to gaze its loveliness for hours and hours.

St. Aloysius Church, Mangalore

St. Aloysius Church is one of the many amazing churches that are located in Mangalore city. Theamazing architecture of the church amazes people as the design and formation is excellent. The

silence at the church is the best feature of the place.

Near By Cities

Bellikkal

This beautiful tourist destination is bounded by dense forests which include Mudumalai forest, the

Bandipur forest and the Moyar River. Here, one can enjoy several spots that offer some scenic views

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Bekal

With its giant keyhole shaped fort, the golden expanse of a beautiful beach surrounding the fort,

backwaters and water sport facilities, Bekal is poised to become the next big thing in the Kerala

tourism space.

Kudremukh

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Weather

Summer Season in Mangalore

The summer season at the place comes with the month of March and lasts till the month of May. The highest temperature at

the place can reach to a maximum of about 39°C. The day time of the place is quite scorching and irritating but the night

brings some relief to the people. The summer season of the place is not comfortable and enjoyable for the tourists.

Monsoon Season in Mangalore

The monsoon at the place comes with the month of June and lasts till the month of September. The rainfall at the place is

quite strong in comparison to the urban cities of India. Cool weather during evening and even day time can be seen easily.

The heavy showers don’t allow tourists to visit.Winter Season in Mangalore

The winter season at the place arrives in the month of December and stays till the month of February. The highest

temperature at the place can go to 34°C and the minimum can reach 20°C. The beauty of the place gets more attractive

during the season. This is the best time to visit Mangalore.

How To Reach

Reach Mangalore By Air

The Mangalore Bajpe airport is well connected to all major cities and towns of India. The Mangalore airport is located at a

distance 10 km from the heart of the city. Regular flights that connect it to major cities are available from this airport.

Reach Mangalore By Road

The state bus service of Kerala and Karnataka connects Mangalore from all major cities and towns. Tourists need to take

bus for any of these places to reach Mangalore as numbers of local buses and taxis are available. Bangalore (372km), Kochi

(411km), Coimbatore (425km) and Ooty (372km) can be easily reached from Mangalore.

Distance Charts:

Location Distance Time

Mangalore to Bangalore 351 KM 5 hrs.

Mangalore to Ooty 371 KM 7 hrs.

Mangalore to Kochi 420 KM 9 hrs.

Reach Mangalore By Train

Mangalore is well connected from all major cities and town so people can easily reach at this place smoothly. Mangalore is

one of the railheads where a number of regular trains are available. The tickets are also available at affordable prices so

people need not worry about their budget.

Fast Facts:

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State: Karnataka

District: Dakshina Kannada

Famous for: Beaches

Languages: Tulu, Kannada, English, Malayalam and Konkani

Best Season: Sep - Feb

Weather: Summer 21 to 39°C, Winter 17 to 34°C

Altitude: 22 mPin code: 575xxx (vary)

STD code: 0824