Mangaluru (Mangalore)

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Overview

Alternating between relaxed coastal town and hectic commercial hub, Mangaluru (more commonly known as Mangalore) has a Jekyll-and-Hyde thing going, but it’s a useful gateway for the Konkan coast and the inland Kodagu region. While there’s not a lot to do here, it has an appealing off-the-beaten-path feel, and the spicy seafood dishes are sensational.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Pilikula Nisarga Dhama

Mangaluru (Mangalore)

A kind of eco-educational theme park, Pilikula is spread over 149 hectares and includes a tropical forest, an arboretum, a herb garden full of rare…
St Aloysius College Chapel

Mangaluru (Mangalore)

Catholicism’s roots in Mangaluru date back to the arrival of the Portuguese in the early 1500s. One impressive legacy is the 1880 Sistine Chapel–like St…
Ullal Beach

Mangaluru (Mangalore)

This stretch of golden sand is a good destination to escape the city heat. It’s 12km south of Mangaluru, across the Netravathi estuary. An Uber…
Sultan’s Battery

Mangaluru (Mangalore)

The only remnant of Tipu Sultan’s fort is this small lookout with views over scenic backwaters. It’s 4km from the city centre on the headland of the old…
Kadri Manjunatha Temple

Mangaluru (Mangalore)

This Kerala-style temple houses a 1000-year-old bronze statue of Lokeshwara.
Milagres Church

Mangaluru (Mangalore)

The imposing Roman-style Milagres Church is in the city centre.