About Mangalore
Mangalore is situated 357 Km away from Bangalore, it is nestling on the side of Arabian Sea. Mangalore was once the major port during the reign of Hyder Ali. Mangalore has got a large number of important tourist sites. This city of Mangalore is said to have been named after the famous Mangaladevi Temple.

The exceptionally fine location of Mangalore on a narrow coastal strip between the towering Western Ghats on one side and the azure Arabian sea on the other has attracted settlers form afar. The city is virtually a Tower of Babel, with the sounds of several languages mingling on the streets.

 

Tourist Attractions in Mangalore
Sultan Battery
The Sultan Battery is one of the most prominent places of interest in Mangalore. The importance of this place of the city is that it bears testimony of the historical events that have taken place at this place.
Kadri Manjunath Temple:
Kadri Temple which is situated in Kadri hills, is dedicated to Lord Manjunatheshwara. Built around 10th century, the temple has the oldest statue of Lord Manjunathaswamy in South India.
St. Aloysius Church
St. Aloysius Church is situated 1 kms away from Nehru Maidan Bus stand. Built in the year 1899-1900, the walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist Antony Moshaini of Italy. 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.
Mangaladevi Temple
This temple has a history of how Mangalore got its name. Goddess Mangala Devi, the divine mother, was immensely pleased with the devotion of Bhargava, and told him, that she would dwell in his place as Mangala Devi, to be worshipped by devotees. People started knowing this place as Mangalapura, which later became Mangalore.

Getting There
By Air: Mangalore has its own airport and receives flights of Indian Airlines and Jet Airways regularly. Many other private flight operators like Air Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines have their operation in Mangalore.
By Rail: Mangalore has its own rail head and has connection to all the major cities of India. There are trains coming to Mangalore from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata.
By Road: Mangalore is one of the major cities in Karnataka, This ensures good connectivity by road to all major parts of Karnataka.

Accommodation
We offer complete high quality accommodation in this beautiful cosmopolitan and tolerant coastal town of Mangalore. The hotels offered by us are in the range of luxury to deluxe and budget category. The facilities and services offered are convenient and cost effective, with variety of options that will make your stay absolutely satisfying.

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