Mangalore Karnataka

Locate : Situated in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Mangalore is a hilly city located some 357 km away from the state capital Bangalore.
Touring Seasons : Winter is the best time to visit this Mangalore.

Mangalore
Mangalore is one of the major cities of Karnataka, situated close to the coasts of the Arabian Sea.
Magalore in Karnataka is said to have derived its name from the famous Mangaladevi Temple. Mangalore is one of the important centers of exporting coffee and cashew nut. It is a hilly city with winding disoriented streets located some 357 km away from the city Bangalore.

Accessibility
Airlines : Mangalore city is accessible by almost all the transportation systems. The airport is 20 km from the city center. One can take the locally available road transport medium to reach the airport to catch a flight.

Rail Lines : The Mangalore train station is on the southern fringe of the city center. However, some of the trains stop at the Kankanadi Station situated 5 km east of the Mangalore main city.

Bus Lines : The state transport system is well maintained in the city, which connects it with the nearby places of importance. Numbers of auto-rickshaws are also available in the main city area.

Lodging at Mangalore
There are a number of accommodations available in the Mangalore city. One can easily opt for the different ranges available here. These hotels also provide good delicacies to indulge on.

Charming Spots near Mangalore
Mangla Devi Temple
This is prime tourists pilgrimage located in the city of Mangalore in Karnataka. Mangalore is said to have derived its name from the name of this temple. This temple, also a tourist spot, is situated 3 km away from main city area. This temple was built by the Ballal family of Attavar in memory of a princess of Kerala.

Sultan Battery
Sultan Battery is located in Boloor 4 km away from Mangalore City. It was constructed in black stones by Tipu Sultan to prevent warships to enter Gurupur river. Today, the remnants of the fort is called 'Tipu's Well'. Though, a deserted spot, it presents some bafflingly exquisite construction styles.

Kadri
Kadri is another age old historic spot located in Mangalore. The Kadri Temple dating back to about 1068 A.D. with its nine tanks, a square temple, nestles at the foot of the highest hill. This spot attracts hundreds of visitors annually to Mangalore. The Lokeshwara bronze statue of the Kadri Manjunatha Temple is tipped to be the best bronze statue in India. On top of the hill King Kundavarma Bhupendra built a mutt, which came to be called 'Jogimutt'. There are some stone caves on top of the hill, which are known as the caves of the Pandavas.

St. Aloysius Church
Built in the year 1899-1900 AD, St. Aloysius Church is located at distance of 1 km from the city's main center. The walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist Antony Moshaini of Italy. St. Aloysius College Chapel, an architectural beauty is situated on lighthouse hill. The special attraction of the chapel is the wonderful series of paintings that virtually wraps every inch of the interior roof and walls.

Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple of Mangalore is known as a pilgrimage center. The temple and boasts of many sacred temples like Sharavu, Kadri, Mangaladevi, and Kudroli etc. Out of these Sri Sharavu Sharabeshwara - Sri Mahaganapathi Kshetra is an exemplary, pious center of great remarkable history of 800 years.