Mangalore is a beautiful coastal city in the west coast of
India. The city is surrounded by Arabian Sea in the west and Western Ghats in
the east! Sandwiching between these two opposite geologies gives Mangalore a
unique flavour. Mangalore is also a part of Konkan region where Konkani is
spoken. The city also borders Kerala. The city is an amalgam of different
cultures and exploring the city is a breath of fresh air. Mangalore is easily accessible
from Kannur, kasargod from south, Mysuru & Bengaluru from East and Goa and
Mumbai from North. Bus tickets to Mangalore can be booked via ticketgoose.com .
It is the largest online bus booking portal in India.
Some important places to visit in Mangalore are
Mangaladevi Temple
Mangaladevi Temple is the prominent temple in Mangalore and
the city got its name from the diety of this temple "Mangaladevi".
The temple is believed to be built by Kundavarman, the most famous king of the
Alupa dynasty during the 9th century. The temple is built in Kerala architecture.The
daily timings of opening of the temple is from 6 hrs to 10 hrs, 12 hrs to 13
hrs and 16 hrs pm to 20 hrs.
Sultan Battery
Sultan Battery is a watch tower constructed by Tip Sultan in
1784. It was built of black stones and constructed to stop war ships from
entering the river which was the major route for English invasion. But it was
later captured by British. The place was a dock and an arsenal for the ruler.
The view from top of the tower gives a panoramic view of Arabian Sea gives a
blend of natural and manmade beauty.
Pilikula Nisargadhama
Pilikula Nisargadhama is a multipurpose tourist place. The
place got its name from Tulu, meaning "the tiger lake". Tigers used
to come to this lake to drink water. The place is filled with may attractions
like Botanical Garden, Arboretum, Zoo,3D Planetarium, water park and a golf
course. Visiting this place is a wholesome experience.
Tannirbhavi Beach
Tannirbhavi Beach is the most important beach of Mangalore
overlooking Arabian Sea. The beach is at a close proximity to Panambur beach.
The beach is well equipped space with facilities like life guards, toilets, a
parking lot and benches. A tree park called Tannirbhavi Tree Park is setup near
to the beach in an area of 15 hectares.
Mangalore is a must visit place in the life time. The place
where varied culture meet and a mix of natural and manmade beauties makes the
place worth the visit. Book bus tickets online in ticketgoose.com and visit the
place.
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