Mangalore Tourism

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.

This is the perfect place for the peace and nature lover. Well, Tannirbhavi is the quietest and offbeat location that people generally fail to visit. The place has all remained desolate and has always been kept apart from other places, just because of the isolated region.Well, it’s pretty safe here. If you are looking to experience a peace of mind, with the utmost serenity, then this is the righteous place that you must never afford to miss.The beach offers you an unruffled state, just enjoying the sunset in the evening. The only route to visit the beach is by road; it is quite close to Gurupura River or from the Sultan Battery.Location: Tannirbhavi Beach, Kasba Bengre, Mangalore, Karnataka.Timings: Monday to Sunday, from 6 am to 10 pm.Entry Charges: The entry is absolutely free.

Another spot in the Mangalore city for the beach lovers. Never miss exploring this pristine location in the city. It is another clean beach that you must step in your feet. Surathkal beach is situated quite close, around 18 kms from the city of Mangalore.The sands are unique and smooth- it’s very powdery that you can even enjoy the location take naked footsteps. Also, don’t forget the light-house behind your back.Yes, it gives an enlightening view of both the ocean and the city overall. Again, it is recommended that you perform water sports or any water activities under the supervision and not alone.Location: NH-66, Mangalore, Karnataka.Timings: You can visit the beach between 6 am to 6 pm.Entry Charges: It’s free of charge.

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.

The church is another most important holy places in the city of Mangalore. It is the religious place, and also one of the notable attractions in the city. St. Aloysius Chapel is inevitably one of the best places to visit in Mangalore city.It has got the most remarkable building structure with the unique interiors being built in the 1800s. The church also offers you with astonishing views of the Arabian Sea just from the church’s premises.St. Aloysius Chapel has plenty of beautiful houses with charming frescos, sculptures, paintings, by the Italian artists from our history.Location: P B No 720, St Aloysius College Rd, Kodailbail, Mangalore, Karnataka.Timings: You can visit the church between 7 am to 7 pm.Entry Charges: Entry is free.

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.