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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Mangaluru (Mangalore)
This Kerala-style temple houses a 1000-year-old bronze statue of Lokeshwara.
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Mangaluru (Mangalore)
The imposing Roman-style Milagres Church is in the city centre.
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