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Sightseeing Highlights:
Situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea, Suratkal boasts of beautiful beaches, pristine surroundings and a light house on a massive black rock. SadashivaTemple is on a hill near the beach. There is a scenic estuary near Sasihitulu village (5 km), formed at the point where River Pavanje joins the Arabian Sea. It is a secluded spot really worth a visit. Krishnapura Matha (3 km), one of the ashta matha established by Sri Madhwaacharya is nearby.
Activities:
Enjoy the quiet of the beaches, soak in the varying moods of the mighty Arabian Sea and go for long strolls in the countryside. Enjoy eating Mangalorean curries, especially seafood.
Tourism info:
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Hotel Indraprastha, L.L.H.Road,
Mangalore - 575001
Phone: 0824 425750
This is a suburb of Mangalore city (15 km) on NH 17. Suratkal is home to The National Institute of Technology Karnataka, formerly KarnatakaRegionalEngineeringCollege.
According to mythology, when Lord Ganesha kept Ravana's shivalinga on the ground, Ravana tried to pick it up. He was unable to do so and used so much of force that some pieces scattered. One such piece from the head of the linga is said to have fallen in Suratkal.
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Karnataka Tourism - Karnataka Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Karnataka Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Karnataka, Lists of Tourist Guides in Karnataka and Transportation in Karnataka.
