SITE SEEING PLACES

Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple: Kudroli Gokarnath Temple is situated 3km away from main city area. Recently, this temple has been renovated and now it is one of the tourist attraction places in Mangalore.

Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple Kadri is another ancient historic spot in Mangalore. The Kadri Temple dating back to about 1068 A.D. 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.

Mangaladevi Temple: This city is called as Mangalore just because of this temple.It is situated 3 Km away from main City Bus stand.This temple was built by the Ballal family of Attavar in memory of a Princess of Kerala.

New Mangalore Port: It is situated 10 Km. away from main City . It is the ninth biggest port of India. One can visit the port by getting the permission from the proper authority. St. Aloysious Chapel: 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.

Surathkal Beach: This picturesque beach is known for it's clean surrounding and it's light house. This beach is a few minutes away from Karnataka Regional Engineering College (K.R.E.C).

Sulthan Battery: It is situated in Boloor, 6 Km. away from Mangalore City Bus Stand. It was built in Black Stones by Tippu Sulthan to prevent warships to enter Gurpur river. Now the remaining part of the fort is called as Tippu's Well. It is today a deserted spot but its construction is bafflingly exquisite. Although it is a watchtower, it gives the impression of a miniature fortress with its arrangements for mounting cannons all-round. How to Reach: Three National Highways pass through Mangalore city corporation i.e; N.H. 17, N.H.48, N.H. 13. A domestic Airport is located at Bajpe, which is 15 km from city, connecting it to Mumbai and Bangalore. Mangalore is also linked by railways to all major cities of India. And is also having All Season See Port (New Mangalore Port Trust, Panamboor) connects to the other countries of the world.