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Confused by many as
the other name for Bangalore, the hilly city of
Mangalore is actually located 357 kms from the
capital of Karnataka on the Western Ghats. The city
is believed to have derived its name from the famous
Mangaladevi Temple located there. Mangalore is known
for exporting coffee and cashew nut. Situated in the
country's tropical region, Mangalore's weather is
hot and humid during summer but becomes refreshingly
cool during winters. Needless to say therefore, that
winters are the best time to plan the Mangalore
trip.
Accommodation and Connectivity
Mangalore figures in the air map of the country. The
airport is located on the outskirts some 20 kms
away. The Mangalore railway station, though small in
size is located to the south of the city. But all
trains on that route do not stop at Mangalore
station. A few trains also stop at the nearby
Kankanadi Station situated 5 kms east of Mangalore
main city. Both government and private buses operate
between Mangalore and nearby places of importance.
The various hotels and lodges of Mangalore offer
good services to tourists to ensure a comfortable
and memorable stay.
Tourist
Attractions
Sultan Battery
As the name itself suggests, Sultan Battery built by
Tipu Sultan is a big hit among tourists here. On the
outskirts of Mangalore city, it was built in black
stones by Tipu Sultan with an intent to prevent
enemy warships from entering Gurupur river. Although
the battery was built as a watchtower, the
impression one gets is that of a miniature fortress.
Kadri temple
Kadri is another place of historical importance.The
beautifully built Kadri Temple has nine tanks. The
square shaped temple is on the foot of the highest
hill there. Many opine that the Lokeshwara bronze
statue in the temple is the best available statue in
the country.
Aloysius Church
An architectural marvel associated with Christianity
in Mangalore is Aloysius Church. Paintings of famous
Italian artist Antony Moshaini adorn the walls of
the temple. St. Aloysius College Chapel is compared
with the Sistine chapel of Rome. Every inch of the
roof and walls of the chapel are covered with
exquisite paintings.
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple of Mangalore is
actually a collection of temples of Sharavu, Kadri,
Mangaladevi, and Kudroli. There is an 800 year old
history associated with the temple. Another temple
that has been renovated recently to attract more
tourists is the Kudroli Gokarnath Temple situated 3
kms away from the main city centre.
Excursion
delights
Dharmastala
Located 75 km east of Mangalore, the place has a
number of Jain temples including the famous
Manjunatha Temple. There is also a museum that gives
ample information about the temples and history of
the place.
Venur
Venur is another place famous for Jain temples and
the ruins of the Mahadeva temple.
Karkal
Karkal is a place famous for several important
temples. There is also a 13 km high Bahubali statue.
The statue was constructed in the year 1432. The
statue is on a small serene hillock. A good view of
the western ghats is available from the place.
The atmosphere of
Mangalore always remains festive and joyful. The
main festivals celebrated here are Dusshera and
Janmashtami. Tiger Dance is a unique dance form of
the place performed during Dusshera. Aati festival
is another event exclusive to Mangalore. Along with
many other Hindu festivals, Ganesh Puja and
Navaratri are also celebrated with pomp and gaiety.
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