Mangalore

Gokarnath, the most age-old temple built in the year 1912 is located in the center of the city. A dedicated temple to Lord Shiva that stands many devotees throughout the day, month and year. It is one of the best places to visit in Mangalore and popular attractions of the city too.The temple counts no caste or creed, and you have to be a human being, to step inside the temple. Never miss to visit the temple in the Navratri times, and you will be left mesmerized. The decorations, style and the gigantic structure never fails to impress you giving you a serene and relaxed mode throughout your trip.Location: Kudroli Gokarnath Temple is situated in Kudroli, from Hampankatta, in Mangalore city.Timings: To visit the temple you have to schedule your visiting hours between 6 am and 7 pm.Entry Charges: There are no entry charges.

Panambur beach located close by new Mangalore offers a sedative beach to rest your feet over brown and golden sand. Never miss the sunset view or the kite festival here. You can also see plenty of adventurous water sports on the beach.Undoubtedly, Mangalore is the cleanest city of the country, and the same goes for Panambur beach, one of the cleanest beaches of the town. Get indulged in water rides, sunbathe, boat skiing, horse riding and a lot more.You must not afford to miss Panambur in your tour list, and the beach has a lot to give you. Also, don’t forget to take your DSLR along, to catch memories.Location: Panambur beach is located in NH-66, quite close to New Mangalore Port Trust in Mangalore.Timings: You can visit the place from morning 9 am to evening 7 pm.Entry Charges: It’s free of charge.

Another opportunity from the city to let you relax and unwind all your tensions just like the waves. Ullal beach never fails to impress the tourists, as it is one of the most popular places to visit in Mangalore.Ullal coast is all covered with abundant trees and plantations. The view of the waves will make you go crazy with all its beauty. The beach is also an excellent spot for water sports and activities that you have always wished to do.Location: Ullal Beach is located in the Ullal city of Mangalore. It is just 12 km far from the city.Timings: You can visit Ullal Beach anytime, but evening hours would be the best.Entry Charges: There are no entry charges.

Mangalore is no less when it comes to beaches. It is one of the favorite destinations that people regardless of their ages enjoy the most. Mangalore beaches are one of those spots where you can visit with your family, loved ones or friends.Enjoying the sunset with a peace of mind can be the coolest thing that you would do in your trip. It is another well-known tourist place that does not disappoint the tourists and travelers.The Mangalore beach has got ample of things to offer you, just add it in your tour picks and enjoy the activities conducted during seasons.Location: Mangalore beach is in Dakshina Kannada, which is quite near to Ullal Beach.Timings: It is open 24/7.Entry Charges: You don’t have to pay any entry charges.

Got kids? Looking to visit something more interesting? Well, Bejai Museum is all you got to see before you leave off from Mangalore. It is the only museum in the town that is never missed by any of the travelers or visitors. The museum has many such informative wonders to visit.Bejai Museum is situated at the center of the city. Bejai is a two storey apartment that has got plenty of remarkable collections of history which includes the coins, weapons, armor, paintings and other such compilations that will impress you to the core.Location: Bejai Museum Cross Road, in Mangalore city.Timings: It has got visitor timing between 10 am to 5:30 pm.Entry Charges: Charges an entry fee of INR 2/- per person.

A monumental tower that was constructed just to see and keep an eye on the attackers and invaders before and during the fight in our history. Tipu Sultan built the watchtower, being the most exciting tourist place to step in.This long-living and robust tower are all made by black stones, to keep a watch on the Arabian Sea for the attacking ships.The tower has basement chambers too, where weapons, including canyons and gun powders, were stored. It offers an astonishing Arabian Sea view from the Sultan Battery.Location: It is located in Gandhinagar, Mangalore.Timings: You can visit the tower between 9 am to 9.15pm.Entry Charges: The entry charges are free.

Take the blessings of Goddess Mangaladevi, the temple constructed during the 9th century. Even Mangalore is referred to as Mangaladevi. The temple is one of the famous places to visit in Mangalore.It is one such attraction that is never missed by tourists visiting the town. Plenty of devotees from around the corners of the world, visit Mangaladevi temple for the goddess’s blessings.Also, it is recommended that you visit the temple during Navratri and Dussehra, to see the intense beauty of the temple.Location: Mangaladevi Road, Bolar, Mangalore, Karnataka.Timings: You need to follow the temple timings as it’s between 6am-10am, 12pm-1pm and 4 pm & 9 pm respectively.Entry Charges: Free Entry.

The Somnath temple, being built in the rule of Queen Abakka Devi, it is surrounded by Someshwara beach, another such popular tourist places in Mangalore that is worth a visit. The beach is not very far from the city though.It faces the Kanara region, which is quite close to Mangalore. Someshwara beach is also known as Rudra-Shile, as it carries pretty huge rocks over the shore.Though it is not recommended to swim here just like the other beaches, as the ocean here is quite unpredictable, you can relax and enjoy the evening with the beautiful sunset, and the cold waves.Location: It is located in Someshwar, Ullal city, Mangalore.Timings: You can visit the beach anytime.Entry Charges: Free Entry.