Mangalore

357
kms west of Bangalore
is the district headquarters of Dakshina Kannada - Mangalore.
With an important port, this coastal town is a major commercial
center. Mangalore could be your entry point to Beach Country-
with its virgin and unexplored beaches. While in Mangalore try
and see a Yakshagana performance - an elaborate dance form unique
to Karnataka. The Kambala (buffalo race) is another exciting
event. A trip to Mangalore would be incomplete without a visit
to the 10th century Manjunatha Temple, St. Aloysius
Chapel, Mangala Devi Temple, Tipu's Battery and the
Jumma Masjid. The Ullal Beach with casuarina groves is another
attraction that draws tourists all through the year.
Excursions
(Distances and directions from Mangalore)
Pulikula
Nisarga Dhama at Mudushedde
11 kms northeast from Mangalore is an integrated tourist destination
with a variety of attractions.
Moodabidri
Moodabidri lies 35 kms northeast, and is famous for its 1000
-pillared Jain shrine.

1000
Pillered Jain Temple
Karkala
Karkala is 52 kms northeast. The 452-ft tall monolithic statue
of Bahubali and the St. Lawrence Church are the main attractions
here.
Varanga
Varanga, nearby, is an important Jain pilgrim center.
Katil
It is 27 kms east, on the banks of the river Nandini. It has
a famous temple dedicated to Durga Parameshwari.
Jamalabad
Jamalabad is 40 kms east. The fort here was built by Tipu Sultan
and named after his mother Jamalbee.
Udupi
58 kms north, this town has the famous Krishna Temple with the
Gold Chariot. It is here that the Saint Madhwacharya lived and
preached 700 years ago. The famous masala dosa has its origin
here.

Krishna
Temple, Udupi
Venur
65 kms from Mangalore, is well known for its Bahubali statue.
Malpe
Beach
It is 66 kms north of Mangalore. The pristine beauty complemented
by peaceful surroundings, make this beach a favorite holiday
spot.

Malpe
beach
The
St. Mary's Island, another delightful holiday hangout,
is just a boat ride away.
Maravanthe
It is 110 kms north of Mangalore and has a scenic beach.
Baindur
Baindur is a hamlet, 45 kms from Maravanthe. It has a beautiful
beach nearby.
Ottanane
Ottanane near Baindur is famous for its glorious sunset.
Kollur
Kollur is 140 kms north. The famous Mookambika Temple here,
attracts thousands of devotees.
Dharmastala
75 kms east, this town is a unique example of communal harmony,
famous for its Manjunatha Temple. Every person, who comes
here, irrespective of caste or creed, is welcomed and given
a free meal.

Manjunatha
Temple, Dharmastal
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