Tourist places in and around Mangalore
Kadri Temple
Kadri Temple Kadri is another ancient historic spot in Mangalore. The Kadri Temple dating back to about 1068 AD. with its nine tanks, its square temple, nestling at the foot of the highest hill, draws to Mangalore hundreds of visitors annually. The Lokeshwara bronze statue of the Kadri Manjunatha Temple is tipped to be the best bronze statue in India. On top of the hill King Kundavarma Bhupendra built a mutt, which came to be called 'Jogimutt'. There are some stone caves on top of the hill, which are known as the caves of the Pandavas.This spacious square shaped temple complex is modern in layout and has unique seven tanks surrounded by swaying palm trees. The bronze statue of Lokeshwara is said to have been cast in 168 and is one of the finest bronzes in India.
St. Aloysius Church
St. Aloysius Church is situated 1 km away from the city's main center. The walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist Antony Moshaini of Italy. The church was built in the year 1899-1900. 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. St. Aloysius ChurchThis relic of colonical past is known for fine murals, painted by Rev. Antonio Moscheni in early 20th century.
Other attractions inculdes, Mangladevi Temple and Rosario Cathedral etc.
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple of Mangalore is known as a pilgrim center and boasts of many sacred temples like Sharavu, Kadri, Mangaladevi, and Kudroli etc. Out of these Sri Sharavu Sharabeshwara - Sri Mahaganapathi Kshetra is an outstanding, pious center of great illustrious history of marathon 800 years.Kudroli Gokarnath Temple
Kudroli Gokarnath Temple is situated 3 km away from main city area. Recently, this temple has been renovated and now it is one of the tourist attraction places in Mangalore.Catch a Yakshagana performance. The Kambala (buffalo race) is another exciting event that sets the adrenalin pumping.
Become secular. Visit the 10th century Manjunatha Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, and the Jumma Masjid.
Take a walk on the Ullal Beach with its casuarina groves.
Make a trip to the 1,000-pillared Jain shrine in Moodabidri.
Visit the 452-ft tall monolithic statue of Bahubali and the St. Lawrence Church at Karkala.
This is for the foodies. Visit Udupi for the scrumptious masala dosas.
Catch the sunset at Ottanane near Baindur.
Beaches
Tannirbavi Beach One of the best beaches of Dakshina Kannada, watch the gorgeous sunset here. It is about 12 km from the main bus stand. Someshwar Beach The rock on this beach is a great attraction. Kaup and Malpe These silvery beaches offer boating and fishing.Sultan Battery
Sultan Battery This fort of black stones was built by Tipu Sultan to prevent warships from entering the Gurpur River. What is left of the fort is called Tipu's Well. The Battery is 6 km from the main city. Light House Hill Garden A landscaped garden that offers delightful views of ships and boats at sail in the sea. Kadri Park A wonderful zoo with plenty of snakes, a beautiful garden and a toy train for kids and grown ups alike to tour in. The park is 5 km from the main bus stand. Albuquerque Tile Factory The famous maker of the famous red roof tiles of Mangalore! Renowned for its quality and finish, the factory exports tiles to Australia, Malaysia, the Middle East and East Africa. Souza Cashew Factory Mangalore is just as famous for its cashews as it is for its tiles. The Souza Cashew Factory in Kulshekar on the Karkala Highway processes cashew nuts and extracts oil from the cashew shells that are used in the paint industry.Ruins of Tipu's fort which once fuarded the Naval station.
Mangaladevi temple
The Dhakti temple, which gives Mangalore its name, was originally nuilt by the Ballalas and rebuilt in968 AD by Kundavarma II, an Alupa ruler. The present temple is said to have been constructed by one of the Nayak kings.Sri Manjunatha temple, Kadri
The temple situated on Kadri hills is dedicated to Lord Manjunatha.Katil
River Nandini flows round the beautiful shrine, dedicated to Devi Durga Parameswari. The reiver is considered the daughter of the Divine cow Kamadhenu. She was cursed by Rishi Japali for refusing to come to Bhooloka with him to relieve it of a drought prevailing at that time.Devi Parashakti came here to annihilate Arunasura. When he was enamoured of the beauty of the Goddess, She took the form of a bee and killed the asura in the midst of the river.
Devi Durga is a Swayambu Lingam. An image of the Devi in sitting posture holding Shanku and Chakra is also installed. Devotees throng the temple on Fridays and during Navaratri festival.
Around Mangalore
Ullal Beach (11 km)
The sea-side village set on the mouths of two rivers is famous for the summer sands Beach Resort. Other beaches around are - Panambul (10 km) and suratakal (25 km).Mudabidri (34 km)
It is also referred as ‘Jain Varanasi' and has 18 Jain bastis or monasteries. The most famous being the 1000 pillared chandranatha Basti built in 1429.Karkal, located about 20 km from Mudabodri has a number of important temples and a 13m high statue of Lord Bahubai, which was completed in 1432.