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Welcome to Mangalore

A local guide for our guests

Santosh Turns 75 · 14th June

Dear Friends and Family,

It means so much to us that you are making the trip to Mangalore to celebrate with us. We hope you enjoy the city as much as we do. If you have some time before or after the party, here are a few places we would love for you to see. Some are old favourites, some are just good to know about.

We look forward to seeing each one of you on the 14th.

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Within Mangalore

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St. Aloysius Chapel & Museum
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A remarkable Jesuit chapel with ceiling paintings that are among the finest you will see anywhere in India. Genuinely not to be missed. Allow yourself a good two hours here.
Museum: 9 am–1 pm & 2–5 pm ~10 min drive Allow 2 hrs
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Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple
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A beautifully maintained Shiva temple, lively with devotees and worth an hour of quiet exploration.
6 am–1 pm & 4–8 pm ~5 min drive Allow 1 hr
Sultan Battery
Sultan Battery & Ferry to Tannirbhavi
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The old watchtower at the mouth of the Gurupura River is worth a short visit on its own. From here you can take the local ferry across to Tannirbhavi beach, which is a rather charming way to make the crossing.
~20 min drive Allow 45 min + ferry
Tannirbhavi Beach
Tannirbhavi Beach
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A quiet stretch of sand, good for sitting and watching the Arabian Sea. Best reached by the ferry from Sultan Battery, which is a pleasant little journey in itself.
~20 min drive Allow 2 hrs
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Kadri Manjunatha Temple
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One of the oldest temples in Mangalore, set in a hillside garden. Peaceful and historically interesting.
~8 min drive Allow 45 min
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Milagres Church
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One of the oldest Catholic churches on the west coast. A graceful, centuries-old building that reflects Mangalore's long and varied history.
~10 min drive Allow 30–45 min
Kateel Temple
Venkataramana · Kateel · Mangaladevi Temples
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Three important temples, each with its own character. Kateel, set on a small island in the Nandini River, is particularly atmospheric.
Venkataramana: ~12 min Kateel: ~35 min Allow 1–1.5 hrs each
Sasihitlu Beach
Sasihitlu Beach
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A less-visited beach, uncrowded and pleasant. A good option if you prefer somewhere quieter than the usual spots.
~35 min drive Allow 1.5–2 hrs

Day Trips from Mangalore

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Udupi: Sri Krishna Temple
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Udupi is about an hour north of Mangalore and is home to the famous Krishna Matha, one of the most important Vaishnava temples in South India. Worth a visit on its own.
~1 hr drive Allow 1.5–2 hrs at site Half day
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Udupi → Maravante Beach → Murudeshwar
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A truly scenic drive up the coast. Stop at the Krishna Temple in Udupi, then follow the coastal road through Maravante where the highway runs between the sea and a lagoon, before continuing to Murudeshwar. On the way back, if time permits, do stop at Malpe Beach.
Udupi: ~1 hr drive Full day
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Murudeshwar
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It is a full day out, about three hours each way, but well worth the effort. The Shiva statue standing over the sea is an extraordinary sight and the temple complex is impressive. Do set off early.
~3 hrs drive one way Allow 2–3 hrs at site Full day
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A Word on Ice Cream. Please Do Not Leave Without Trying This.

Ideal Ice Creams and Pabba's are Mangalore institutions. You simply must go. Both have been serving their ice creams for decades, with flavours you will not find anywhere else in India. This is not optional. When you go, make sure to try these:

Gadbad Gadbad
Parfait Parfait
Marzipaan Marzipaan
Chocolate Dad Chocolate Dad

Shopping

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City Centre Mall

A well-stocked mall in the heart of the city, useful for everything from branded clothing to electronics.

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Fiza by Nexus (formerly Forum)

A large, modern mall on the outskirts with a good range of shops and a food court.

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Bharat Mall

Another good option, particularly if you are looking for local retailers alongside national brands.

Where to Eat

Thimappa

Old-fashioned Mangalorean meals. The real thing.

Tandoor

A reliable option for North Indian food, long established in the city.

Giri Manja's

Popular local eatery, good for quick Mangalorean bites.

Shetty Lunch Home

Famous for fish curry and rice. A proper Mangalorean lunch.

Machali

Excellent fresh seafood. The coastal catch prepared simply and well.

Ideal / Pabba's

Ice cream only, but utterly unmissable. Go.

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