Mangaluru

Nestled in the Western coast of India, Mangaluru is a popular halt for people travelling from Goa to Kerala and vice versa. This port city is a commercial hub of Karnataka from where coffee and spices are exported to across the world. This place also has a lot of history and was once a major ship building centre. Today, Mangaluru stands out as a quaint destination with old churches, temples, quaint houses and lots of coconut trees. Just driving through Mangaluru is sure to leave you rejuvenated.

Mangaluru is a hot destination for nature lovers and the Pilikula nisagardhama, situated nearby is a popular destination for many. A sprawling 300- acre Park, it draws people with its wildlife safari, boating facilities and a mini aquarium. The pristine beaches here are another major attraction and people spend their entire day walking by the sea.

Eating Out!

Hotel Ayodhya is famous for authentic Mangaluru style food items, try appam, ghee dose, vastad roti, parota and tingalavare song.

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Someshwar temple; Idgah mosque at the lighthouse hill is believed to be constructed by Tipu Sultan; Shreemanthi Bai Memorial Government Museum with many archaeology, ethnology, porcelain and wooden treasures.

Shopping

Things You Must Buy when in Mangaluru - Salted Cashew nuts , Macroons , Banana Chips and Fresh Green Cardamom. There are a lot of Mangaluru shopping malls, which offer a variety of articles that are worthy buying. The names of some major shopping centers of the city are Hampankatta, Kankannady, Balmatta and Falnir.

Sultan Battery
Sultan Battery is a watchtower that was constructed by Tipu Sultan to watch the entry of warships into the Gurpur River. Built in black stones, it gives the impression of a miniature fortress with its arrangements for mounting cannons all-round.
New Mangaluru Port
New Mangalore Port, established in 1974 and located in Panambur near Mangalore, known by the name of New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) is the one and only one major port of Karnataka. It has the distinction of the ninth biggest port of India. Its construction got completed in 12 years.

It is stationed to north of confluence of Gurupura river to Arabian sea. The port serves neighbourhood of Karnataka state and to some degrees state of Kerala.
Lighthouse Hill Park
Also know as Tagore Park is a beautiful park and a favorite hangout for the youngsters. It is located in the heart of the city. The view of the sea from here is marvelous, you can also get to see the ships sailing and watch the sunset from here. The garden also surrounds a old light house with full of huge trees and flowering plants.
St. Aloysius Church
St. Aloysius Church is situated 1 km away from Nehru Maidan Bus stand. Built in the year 1899-1900, the walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist Antony Moshaini of Italy. St. Aloysius College Chapel, an architectural gem, comparable with the Sistine chapel in Rome, is situated on lighthouse hill. The special beauty of the chapel is the wonderful series of paintings that virtually cover every inch of the interior roof and walls.
Kudroli Gokarnath Temple
An important temple in Mangaluru, Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, built in 1912, is one of the main attractions of Mangaluru. Sri Gokarnanatheshwara temple is a unique temple built by Sri Narayana Guru, the saint and social reformer from Kerala, and is the only one in Karnataka by Guru.