Mangalore Tourism

"Karnataka's Port City" Mangalore Tourism Located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, the port city of Mangalore or Mangaluru is known for its swaying coconut palms, beautiful beaches and temple architecture. It is also an important industrial, commercial, educational and healthcare hub of the state of Karnataka. Despite the growing commercialisation, it provides a quick and soothing getaway from the city hustle bustle and yet preserves just the right amount of the urban glitter. It offers a pleasant natural environment and is close to perfect with its shopping attractions with grand complexes and a vibrant seafood culture. Major tourist attractions in Mangalore are the beautiful beaches and the temples, churches and mosques. Mangaladevi temples, KREC beach, Someshwara beach,Panambur beach, Tannirbavi Beach, Seemanthini Bai Bajai Museum are some of the places one might want to visit. Yaksha Gana, the folk dance of Mangalore is the perfect visual treat to add colour to your trip and cast a spell on you as you witness the beautiful culture that it sustains and glorifies. Download Mangalore PDF Guide > What's Great? Pristine beaches, pleasant winters What's not so Great? Heavy rainfall during monsoons For Whom Mangalore is a great getaway for most people living in South India.

Beaches in Mangalore Mangalore is famous for its beautiful, exotic, virgin beaches and is termed by many as the 'entry point to Beach Country'. On a tour of Mangalore, visit the Panambur Beach which attracts tourists all through the year. Another important beach here is Kapu Beach where the golden sand is incessantly caressed by the gentle waves of the Arabian Sea. History of Mangalore Mangalore finds a mention in many historical accounts by great travellers like Ibn Battuta and historians such as Ptolemy, which is testimony to the city?s rich past. Around the 3rd century, the city was a part of the Maurya Empire under the famous Buddhist King Asoka. The city was under the rule of the Vijayanagaras, when the European traders arrived in around the 14th century to Mangalore, then known as Canara. The city was under the Portuguese rule post the disintegration of the Vijayanagara kingdom. Hyder Ali, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, conquered Mangalore in 1763, but the city later passed into the hands of the British East India company. However, Hyder Ali?s son - the famous Tipu Sultan recaptured the city and named it Jalalabad. The British subsequently took control of Mangalore again following Tipu Sultan?s defeat in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore war, and encouraged the flourishing port trade of the city in condiments like spices, sandalwood and timber. Following India?s independence, and the opening of the New Mangalore port, the city witnessed significant growth in the 1970s and 1980s. Etymology The name Mangaluru is found to have been in use as early as 715 CE, during the Pandyan and Vijayanagara dynasties. According to local legend, the city is named after the deity Mangaladevi of the Mangaladevi temple. She was a princess from Malabar who became a disciple of Matsyendranath, the founder of the Nath tradition. He bestowed this name upon her, and after her death due to an untimely illness, the temple of Mangaladevi was built here in her honour. Mangaluru, where uru means town or city, is believed to have been anglicised to Mangalore by the Portuguese.

Itinerary Day 1-Arrive at Mangalore, check-in and rest. Visit Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Tannirbhavi Beach and Panambur Beach. Day 2-Begin the day at Kapu Beach, Then visit Sri Krishna Temple, NITK Lighthouse and Kadri Manjunath Temple. Day 3-Begin the day at Mangalore Beach, Mangaladevi Temple, St. Aloysius Temple and end the day at Sultan Battery.

Restaurants and Local Food in Mangalore Mangalore is famous for its Udupi style dishes and ice creams along with the staple seafood preparations. Visitors must try out theNeer Dosa,Mangalorean fish curry, CashewUpkari,Rasam,Kane(Lady Fish),Ole Bella(Palm Jaggery), export quality cashews and coffeein Mangalore. Also do try the sweet indulges like Mangalorean Parfait Ice-cream,Halwaavailable in three flavours and a number of fruit juices and delicacies.Mangalore also houses hints of Catholic cuisine with influences from Mangalorean, Goan and Portuguese food styles. Do not miss this side of the platter with relishes like fried fish, FriedRoeCurry, Pork Roast,Pathal Bakri, and more. View 8 Restaurants in Mangalore >>

Throughout the yearis the best time to visit Mangalore September to April are the best months to visit Mangalore, given the pleasant winters. Summers offer temperatures uncomfortable to most while the generous showers might disrupt your plans. Weather in Mangalore Loading... Mangalore in Summer (March - May) The summers are usually hot and humid, with temperatures soaring up to 39 degrees Celsius. Mangalore in Monsoon (June - September) Mangalore receives heavy rainfall, average rainfall being 100 cm. This may not be a great time to visit Mangalore. Mangalore in Winter (October - February) This period is very pleasant, temperatures ranging between 17 to 34 degrees Celsius. This is the best time to visit Mangalore. Monthly Weather in Mangalore Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 22 33 February 24 34 March 24 33 April 27 34 May 26 33 June 24 29 July 24 28 August 24 29 September 24 29 October 24 31 November 23 33 December 22 33