The city of Mangalore, the education hub of Karnataka, is ensconced between the
ever green Western Ghats and sandy beaches of the Arabian Sea. The temples,
cathedrals, mosques and picturesque beaches provide an ideal getaway. The city is
connected by road, rail and air to several cities in India. The city is known for its sea
food and local vegetarian delicacies. Its rich culture is reflected in the form of
Yakshagana, Nagaaradhane, Bhootaradhane and folk dances. People are friendly
and are conversant with English and Hindi apart from Kannada. The natives speak
Tulu, the local dialect. Mangalore has emerged as education hub of Karnataka with
many renowned medical, dental, engineering, pharmacy, nursing and
physiotherapy institutions. February is the right time to visit Mangalore. However
like in any coastal city of Indian peninsula, you need not worry about warm clothing.
Light cotton outfits will be comfortable during the month. Come with your spouse or
friend and enjoy the hospitality of Mangalore and NGSMIPS.
Kadri Manjunath Temple
The temple of Manjunatheshwara on the hills of
Kadri is a very beautiful and popular temple in
Mangalore. It is said to be built during the 10th
or 11th century. It was converted to a complete
stone structure during the 14th century.
Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
The Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, otherwise
known as Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra, is in
the Kudroli area of Mangalore in Karnataka,
India. It was consecrated by Narayana Guru. It is
dedicated to Gokarnanatha, a form of Lord Shiva.
This temple was built in 1912 by Adhyaksha
HoigeBazar Koragappas from Hindu epics.
Shree Mangaladevi Temple
The Mangaladevi Temple is a Hindu temple at
Bolara in the city of Mangalore situated about three
km southwest of the city centre. The temple is
dedicated to Hindu god Shakti in the form of
Mangaladevi.
Pilikula Nisarga Dhama
Pilikula Nisarga Dhama is about 12 km from the city and is a
tourist spot with "Manasa" water theme park, animal park,
boating, science centre, arboretum, golf course etc., all in one
place.
Panambur Beach
Panambur Beach is in Panambur, 10 km to the north of the city,
Near the New Mangalore Port and along the Confluence of the
Gurupur River and the Arabian Sea. This is comparatively more
deserted and is a great spot for safe and secluded swimming.
Panambur is well connected by bus and can also be reached by
auto rickshaw from the city centre.
St. Aloysius Chapel
St. Aloysius Chapel in Mangalore
was built by the Jesuit Missionaries in 1880 and its
interiors painted by the Italian Jesuit Antonio
Moscheni in 1899, during the Mangalore Mission in
1878. The interior of the chapel is decorated with
paintings by Antonio Moscheni (1854 –1905) that
cover almost all of the walls, which is unusual in
chapels in India.
Murdeshwar Temple
149 km. Murdeshwar is famous
for the world's second tallest Shiva statue, the town lies
on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for
the Murdeshwar Temple. This temple is built on the
Kanduka Hill which is surrounded on three sides by the
waters of the Arabian Sea.
Malpe Beach and St Mary's Island – 54 kms
St. Mary's Islands, also known as Coconut Island and
Thonsepar, are a set of four small islands in the Arabian
Sea off the coast of Malpe in Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Ullal Darga
Ullal is famous for Darga of the Saint Syed
Mohammad Sherifulla Madani. It is also known as
Ullal Jamma Masjid and it is a famous pilgrim centre
for the Muslims.Syed Mohammed Shareefulla
Madani Darga is the tomb of the soofi who came
from Medina in 1569.