Places to Visit in Mangalore
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Ullal
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Other
Ullal, located on the shore of the Arabian Sea, is a sea-town that was once the capital of the Tulu Kingdom. Attractions of the town include Someshwara Temple, Queen Abbakka's Fort at Ranipura and Seyyad Madani Dargah. In memory of the Muslim saint Syed Muhamed Shareef Madani Melangadi, Ullal...
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Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Mahatma Gandhi Museum is situated in Canara High School. Items related to zoology and anthropology, along with sculpture, art, coins and manuscripts form collections of the museum. Various specimens of art and crafts, crafts and archaeological objects form the compilation of the museum....
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Kateel
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Kateel is a tiny island in the middle of the Nandini River. The town is famous for its shrines dedicated to Ganesha, Naga, Chamundi, Rakteshwari, Kshetrapala and Brahma.
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New Mangalore Port
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Port
New Mangalore Port as officially opened on 11th January, 1975. Port Trust Board was established on 1st April, 1980 for the administration of the port. In the year 1962, projects that were associated with the port were initiated. These projects were finally completed in the year 1974. Known by the...
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Central Market
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Markets
Central Market is Mangalore's main vegetable market. From this market, variety of fruits, vegetables, provisions, flowers and all types of household articles can be purchased. Bustling with buyers and sellers of vegetables and fruit, the area also has several shops selling electronics items.
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Durga Parameshwari Temple
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Durga Parameshwari Temple is located on the banks of Nandini River amidst the lush green fields and beautiful hills. After its location amidst the Nandini River, the temple has derived its name. Root of the name of the temple is 'Kati' that means the centre and 'Ila' meaning the...
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Mangaladevi Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Mangaladevi Temple dates back to the 9th century when Kundavarma, the most famous king of Ahepa dynasty, was ruling Tulu Nadu. The king granted land to two saints from Nepal who stated that the place was dedicated to Mangaladevi. Machendranatha and Gorakanatha, the two holy saints, belonging to...
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Someshwar Beach
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Beach
Someshwar Beach is situated near the confluence of the Nethravathi River and the Arabian Sea, in Ullal. Large rocks called 'Rudra Shile' are prominent highlights of the beach. To the north side of the beach lies the Somanath Temple that was constructed during the rule of the famous queen...
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Panambur Beach
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Beach
Panambur Beach serves as the site of kite festivals during the last week of April for a group of kite makers and kite flyers. Apart from New Mangalore Port, Mangalore Chemical and Fertilizers Factory and the Kudremukh Iron Ore Factory are also located near the beach.
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Milagres Church
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Church
Milagres Church was constructed by Bishop Thomas de Castro, a Theatine priest of Salcette. Constructed in 1680 by Bishop Thomas De Castro, a Theatine priest of Salcette in Goa, this church has an altar with a French painting of St. Monica and St. Augustine. As conversion to Christianity by...
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Kadri Manjunatha Temple
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Kadri Manjunatha Temple is said to have been built during the 10th or 11th century. Converted to a complete stone structure during the 14th century, the temple is located on the hills of Kadri. In the temple is housed the idol of Lord Manjunathaswamy, which is famed as the oldest in any South...
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Light House Hill Garden
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Light House Hill Garden is an 18th century light house, which is believed to have been built by Haider Ali. From the newly renovated garden, present near the lighthouse, beautiful view of the sea, the sailing ships and boats can be availed. Built as early as in the 18th century by Haider Ali, it...
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Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, built by Sri Narayana Guru, the saint and social reformer from Kerala, dates from 1912. Only temple in Karnataka built by Sri Narayana Guru, it was meant for the worship by Billava community, who were prohibited from entering other temples. Main deity of the...
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Mangalore Beach
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Beach
Mangalore Beach has the confluence of Gurupara and Nethravathi River, nearby. Alongside the beach, several starred hotels and budget hotels are present. Yakshagana performance on the silvery sands of the beach is a prominent allure for the tourists. During this performance, people dance to the...
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Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple dates back 800 years. Apart from being a hub for a range of cultural activities like dance and drama performances, the temple is also the centre of Yakshangana and a number of social and cultural activities. During special occasions like Ganesha Chaturthi and...
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Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple is located in the town of Polali on the banks of River Phalguni. Located at Polali in Kariyangala Village of Bantwal Taluk in Dakshina Kannada District, the temple is believed to have been built in 8th century AD. Situated about 200 yards from the River Phalguni,...
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Kadri Hill Park
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Park
- Entry: Paid
Kadri Hill Park is the largest park within city limits of Mangalore. Consisting of a well-maintained animal conservatory, it comes under the Government Horticulture Department. In the animal conservatory, various kinds of reptiles and rare species of birds, along with sambars, anteaters and many...
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Shri Yogishwar Mutt
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Religious
Shri Yogishwar Mutt is one of the well-known Jogi Mutts in the entire country. Famous as Kadali Yogishwar Mutt, its presiding deity is Kala Bhairava, a frightening form blended of the features of Lord Shiva, Durga and Agni. Sadhus of the mutt worship this form that depicts blend of the features...
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Pilikula Park and Golf Course
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Park
Pilikula Park and Golf Course is well-known as a mystical spot in which tigers move freely. Literally meaning 'pond of tigers', the park is spread over an area of 350 acres. Often known as Pilikula Nisargadhama, it is an integrated nature park. Located atop a hillock, the park overlooks...
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Jami Mosque of Zinad Baksh
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Mosque
Jami Mosque of Zinad Baksh is located near the well-known Gurpur River. Located in Kulur, a small town in Dakshina Kannada District, the mosque represents Islamic architecture subjected to diverse regional styles and blending with the local architectures.
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Bejai Museum
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Bejai Museum is located at Bejai in the heart of the Mangalore. Often referred to as Seemanthi Bai Government Museum, it is the city's only museum. Famed for providing a link between modern Indian history and the 16th century, the museum has collections of ancient and foreign coins. With...
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St. Aloysious Chapel
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Church
St. Aloysious Chapel, located at the central region of the city on a hill, well-known in the region as the Lighthouse Hill, was built by Reverend Father Joseph Willy. This Christian chapel was built in 1884, as a part of the Mangalore Mission started in 1878. Owing to their focus on the...
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Maha Maya Temple
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Maha Maya Temple was built around the 15th century. Principal deity of the temple is Goddess Shri Mahamaya. Idols of Shri Venkataramana, Shri Srinivas, Mahalakshmi, Mahalasa Narayani, Shri Chandramaulishwara and Raktheswari Amma are also housed in the temple complex. Rath Yatra and Navrathri are...
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Nandini River
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: River
Nandini River originates at a spot about 8 miles away from Durga Parameshwari Temple. Kateel has received its name due to the belief that Bramaraambigai is seated in the middle (katee) of the Nandini River. On the banks of the river, Durga Parameshwari Temple is located.
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Kudroli Mosque
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Mosque
Kudroli Mosque was built at the site that was previously occupied by Jode Mosque. Foundation stone of the mosque was laid in the month of March in 2007. In a region of the city called Kudroli, two mosques were built that were together known as the 'Jode Masjid', 'Jode Mosque' or...
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Thousand Pillars Jain Temple
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Thousand Pillars Jain Temple is dedicated to Shri Chandranath, a Jain saint. Located in Moodabidire, the temple is intricately carved and has Nepalese style of architecture. Around 560 years old, the temple has its history carved on its walls and pillars.
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Kudupu Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 27Places to Visit in Mangalore
- Type: Temple
Kudupu Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple houses a holy pond 'Bhadra Saraswathi Thirtha' to its left side. Well-known for serpent worship, its main deity is Lord Anantha Padmanabha, who is facing towards the west. In eastern part of the temple, Naga Bana (hundreds of serpent idols) lies....
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