Mangalore

Mangalore (Mangaluru) is a port city and the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada neighborhood in the Coastal Karnataka|coastal region of Karnataka State in India.

Town Hall 014 - The Town Hall at Mangalore AloysiusChapel - St.Aloysius Chapel, Mangalore Kalaangann 02 - Kalaangann Konkani Heritage Centre, Shakthi Nagar Shree durga parameshwari Temple Kadri - Kadri Durga Temple

Mangalore Halal Explorer

Mangalore is the gateway to Karnataka.

Traditionally, it was an important trading port with ties with the Persian Gulf states dating back to the 14th century. With its strategic location, it was occupied by a number of dynasties and colonial rulers, namely the Portugal|Portuguese in the mid-16th century. In the 18th century, its control was contested by Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan on one hand and the British on the other. Under the Mysore sultans (1763), it became a strategic ship building base, which was ceded to the British in 1799 after numerous sieges.

Mangalore is one of the fastest developing cities in India. Many multinational corporations and domestic corporations are opening their branches in Mangalore. Many reputed builders are bringing huge development projects. There is very good growth in the retail sector and many new shopping malls are being built. Infosys Technologies has 2 development centers in Mangalore with over 3000 employees. Cognizant have its development center on MG Road. MphasiS has their India Training Center based near Mangalore Club. Corporation Bank and Karnataka Bank have their headquarters inside the city and Syndicate Bank HQ is in Manipal. Polaris, Thomson Reuters Omnesys, MRPL, MCF, BASF, KIOCL, Ultratech Cement Plant are some of the other industries in the city.

Mangalore is commonly called the 'Cradle of Education' in Karnataka with 16 engineering (Nitk, surathkal being the rank 1 engineering college and MIT (Manipal) being second), 6 medical, 3 dental, 12 MBA, 11 physiotherapy, 8 hotel management and 58 graduation colleges in and around the city.

Mangalore is a blend of the new and the old! With the increasing influx of students from various states of India and different parts of the world, Mangalore has virtually become a 'melting pot' of cultures, given the various communities that make up the social framework of Mangalore: the Tuluvas (Bunts, Billawas, Mogaveeras, Kulals, Brahmins, Jains, Devadigas, Chitpavans) and the Brahmins and the Konkani Catholics and the Bearys and the Goud-Saraswath Brahmins (Konkanas), Devangs (M'lore Kannada, Tulu, M'lore Malayalam), etc.

Local Language in Mangalore

The number of languages spoken around here reflects the cultural diversity of Mangalore; Tulu (the most popular and most widely spoken language here, with a slight variation spoken by the Brahmin community), Kannada (the official state language), Konkani (three different versions exist: spoken by the Rajapur Saraswath Brahmins, spoken by the Konkani Catholics and another spoken by the Goud-Saraswaths). Beary is too spoken by Muslims. Haveeka is spoken by havyaka Brahmins. Malayalam spoken by many as it is border to Kerala. English and Hindi is also widely spoken, so communication shouldn't be much of a problem.

Travel to Mangalore

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Mangalore

• Mangalore International Airport IATA Flight Code: IXE 1 2.961944, 74.889722 at Bajpe, about 20 kilometers from the downtown - Mangalore International Airport Mangalore Airport New Terminal - There are daily Flights to Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Surat, Delhi and Calicut in the domestic segment and weekly/bi-weekly Flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat (Oman), Doha (Qatar), Kuwait and Bahrain in the international segment. AirIndia, Jet-Airways, Spice Jet, and AirIndia Express operate Flights to Mangalore.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Mangalore

Mangalore has two big train stations.

• Mangalore Central (IR station code: MAQ) at Hampankatta in the heart of the city, is a terminus and is used only by the trains which terminate at Mangalore.
• Mangalore Junction' (IR station code: MAJN) is in Kankanady, about 5 kilometers from the downtown. Most long-distance trains and all trains not terminating at Mangalore stop at this station.
• Surathkal (IR station code: SL) is in Surathkal, about 18 kilometers from the downtown. Most long-distance trains moving on the either to north or south India stop here.
• Udupi (IR station code: UD) is in Udupi District, about 87 kilometers from the Manglore City . Most long-distance trains moving on the either to north or south India stop here.

Here is a list of trains to reach Mangalore:

Train Number	Train Name	You may board at	You may alight at
12432]	Rajdhani Express	Nizamuddin (Delhi), Panvel (Mumbai)	Mangalore Junction
12619]	Matsyagandha Express	Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai), Thane, Panvel	Udupi, Mangalore Central
12133]	Mumbai-Manglore Express	Mumbai CST (Mumbai), Thane, Panvel	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
16345]	Netravati Express	Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai), Thane, Panvel	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
12201]	Garib Rath Express	Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai), Thane, Panvel	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
16517]	Yesvantpur-Kannur Express	Yesvantpur (Bangalore), Bangalore City Junction, Kengeri, Mysore Junction	Mangalore Junction, Mangalore Central
16515]	Yesvantpur-Karwar Express	Yesvantpur Junction (Bangalore)	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
12601]	Chennai-Mangalore Mail	Chennai Central	Mangalore Central
10215]	Madgaon-Eranakulam Express	Madgaon (Goa), Karwar (Karnataka)	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
11097]	Poorna Express	Pune Junction, Satara, Sangli	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
12218]	Kerala Sampark Kranti Express	Punjab), Nizamuddin (Delhi), Kalyan Junction, Panvel (Mumbai), Madgaon (Goa)	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
12618]	Mangala Lakshadweep Express	Nizamuddin (Delhi), Panvel (Mumbai), Madgaon (Goa)	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
12978]	Maru Sagar Express	Ajmer (Rajastan), Jaipur, Vadodara Junction (Gujrat), Panvel (Mumbai), Madgaon (Goa)	Udupi, Mangalore Junction
16604]	Maveli Express	Thiruvananthapuram Central, Varkala, Eranakulam Junction	Mangalore Central Also see Rail travel in India Travel on a Bus in Mangalore There are two bus-stands in Mangalore for long-distance bus services. One is the state-run KSRTC bus-stand in Bejai, located towards the North of the city, but not far off from the downtown. The bus-services are run by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]. They operate scheduled bus services to Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore, Goa, Hubli -Dharwad and many other areas within and outside Karnataka. Services run by the Kerala State Transport and Tamil Nadu State Transport and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation also call in Mangalore at this very bus-stand. The other one is behind the Town Hall. It is known as the 'State Bank' stand by the local residents, because of its proximity to a branch of the State Bank of India. It is the last stop for most of the private bus services to Mangalore (mostly Inter-District viz. Mangalore-Udupi and Inter-taluk buses). There is a third bus-stand (not exactly a bus-stand but an alighting point for passengers) in front of Milagres Church where most private tour and bus operators: Ideal Travels, Canara, Canara-Pinto, Vishal Travels, Anand Travels, VRL etc. have their offices. They operate buses of semi-deluxe, sleeper and Volvo types to various destinations viz. Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Thrissur, Hubli-Dharwad. Various other pick-up points and drop points are there in Mangalore city according to your convenience! There are many bus services from Mangalore to all the nearby towns in Karnataka and Kerala. The long-distance bus services to major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Hubli-Dharwad and Goa run along the National Highways radiating to the North (towards Goa and Mumbai) NH-17, South (towards Kerala) and the East (towards Bangalore) NH-48. By car Mangalore is well connected to Goa, Mumbai, and Kerala via NH-17, to the state capital Bangalore via NH-48, and to Hyderabad via NH-13. Highways are only two-laned and very narrow, but make for extremely scenic drives as they all pass either through the Western Ghats or along the coastline. There is a lot of heavy traffic load on the highways owing to the increasing number of buses plying on these routes, as well as a lot of goods-transport trucks owing to the location of many plants and factories as well as New Mangalore Port on NH-17. So exercise caution while driving during periods of heavy traffic. NH-48 from Sakleshpur to Mangalore, which had been completely unmotorable thanks to government apathy, is now repaired and somewhat motorable. Work is going on to convert NH-48 into a four-lane highway. Until they do this, one needs to go to Mangalore from Bangalore either through the potentially dangerous Charmadi Ghat road, or via the equally pathetic Mysore -Madikeri -Suliya route. There are many automobile rental services available. How to get around in Mangalore GPS 12.868|74.847|layer=W Travel on a Bus in Mangalore There are numerous private bus companies which run bus services within the city of Mangalore and its suburbs. They have names like Padmambika Bus Co. Ltd. emblazoned in large letters in English on the front windscreen of the bus and on its sides. These buses also connect to all the minor urban centres surrounding Mangalore. Most of them originate from the Central Bus Stand at Mangalore behind the Town Hall: It is known as the 'State Bank' bus-stand. Even though the buses are operated by different private companies and the bus numbering scheme is unified and quite useful. The destinations and routes are, however, all written in Kannada. The best way to use these buses is to ask around and the people are most helpful. If you are armed with a city map, one can get the hang of things within a day or so. The minimum bus fare is ₹5. If you are a student then you can avail concession on bus fares, that is, you just have to pay half the bus fare. In addition city bus service and there is limited stop (usually called express) bus service (the majority of these are run by various private bus companies) for inter-town/city travelling to neighbouring places. You may find these useful to visit places like Udupi, Manipal, Kaup, Karkala etc. Bus fare ranges between ₹14 to ₹35 for a distance up to 65 km. KSRTC operates AC Volvo buses to few destinations like Manipal. By cab White Ambassador Cabs/Indicas are available: usually used by passengers on long-haul routes. Shared cabs are also available for travel between the city and other talukas viz. Bantwal (BC Road). Prepaid cabs are available from the airport to the city: this is generally at a flat rate of ₹350-400. Car-Rent facilities are also available in Mangalore. By autorickshaws They are available all throughout Mangalore City at the starting fare is ₹23. Pre-paid autos were available from the City Railway Station and the KSRTC bus stand at Bejai, but not any more. Autos also ply to far-off destinations and the outskirts, for one-and-a-half times the actual fare; this is roughly around ₹150, depending on the amount of money you have to spare, although one would prefer using buses to reach these areas as a cheaper mode of transport. (The auto drivers will charge exorbitant rates if you do not haggle. If there is a problem with them, just search for a cop nearby. If the cop talks to them and the auto drivers treat you fairly.) What to see in Mangalore Schematic tourist map of Mangalore - Schematic tourist map of Mangalore Most of the places to see are monuments of religious importance. A few of the important ones are listed below. Adyapady Adinatheshwara Bajpe 12.94894, 74.88605 Bhagavathi Kshetra - Kudroli Carstreet Venkataramana Temple 1 2.87000, 74.83874 Kadri Manjunatheswara 702 Planet SKS Kadri Hills Kalangan Konkani Heritage Centre Shakthi Nagar 7 kilometers from Mangalore }} Kalaangann 13 - Kalaanagann Konkani Heritage Centre, Shakthi Nagar Kateel Durgaparameshwari Kudroli Gokarnanatha Mangaladevi Temple 1 2.85018, 74.84478 Mariyamma Temple 1 2.84875, 74.84102 Milagres Church Hampankatta Rosario Gothic Church Bolar 12.8558, 74.8365 St. Aloysius Chapel Lighthouse Hill 12.87382, 74.84549 Someshwar Somanath Temple Someshwar 12.78694, 74.85354 14km South of Mangalore City Sharavu Ganapathi Temple 1 2.87032, 74.84095 Shree Shanaishchara Temple Bajpe Sulthan Battery 1 2.88981, 74.82120 Ullal Darga - Ullal Juma Masjid - 12.81992, 74.84722 Urwa Marigudi 1 2.84784, 74.84145 Top Muslim Travel Tips for Mangalore Adventure: For the adventurous and the Western Ghats near Mangalore provide an ideal location to get lost in the dense jungles. Pilikula Nisarga Dhama is about 12 kilometers from city and is a tourist spot with "Manasa" water theme park, animal park, boating, science centre, arboretum, golf course, all in one place. Pilikula Nisargadhama - Tourist village at Pilikula Surf: India's first surf club "Mantra Surf Club" is located just 24 km from Mangalore at Mulki. Just board an EXPRESS Bus heading towards Udupi and get down in Mulki. Ask for "Hare Krishna Ashram". The auto rickshaws charge around ₹20-30 from Mulki bus stand. Swim: Mangalore has many clean and beautiful beaches: Kapu Beach is about 45 km to the north. It can be visited by local express buses in 45 minutes. The beach has a lighthouse which is open to visitors. Malpe Beach is about 60 km to the north. It can be visited by local express buses.This beach has a resort. Also there is a small island of the beach about 15 minutes boat ride.Local ferry runs every 30 minutes or so. The last ferry back from the island is at 5PM. Panambur Beach is in Panambur, 10 kilometers to the north of the city, near the New Mangalore Port and along the confluence of the Gurupur river and the Arabian Sea. This is comparatively more deserted and is a great spot for safe and secluded swimming. Panambur is well connected by bus and can also be reached by autorickshaw from the downtown. Someshwar Beach is in Ullal, 11 kilometers to the south of the city, near the confluence of the Netravati River and the Arabian Sea. The beachface is extremely rocky and considered dangerous for swimming. However, it is a great place to relax and watch the spectacular sunsets. Ullal is accessible by bus, train and autorickshaw from the downtown. Suratkal Beach is about 15 km to the north of the city. It has a beautiful lighthouse and few rocks. The biggest thing on this beach is its "sand".Its totally different from all other beaches that it is powder like as compared to sand type feeling at all other beaches. You can confirm it by walking barefoot on beach. This beach has a resort named "Red Rock Residency" where people come every weekend to enjoy. Tannirbavi Beach is one of the best beaches of Mangalore. One can enjoy the sunset view here. It is located at a distance of 12 km from Mangalore. You can also take a ferry from several spots in the City to the beach. One of the most popular ways is to take the ferry from Sulthan Battery. Muslim Friendly Shopping in Mangalore Empire Mall - The "Empire Mall" has the Nilgiris supermarket, Coffee Day, Amazon Multi cuisine restaurant and a few other retail chains. It also houses Combinations, a good store for artificial jewellery and cosmetic requirements, not as big as, but similar to Claire's. Bharath Mall - The "Bharath Mall" has an Big Cinemas Multiplex, Big Bazaar,Food Bazaar, PlanetM, Pizzas Hut, Coffee Day, Subway, Adidas (currently on the BDS List so for the time don't purchase any Adidas products), Reebok, Planet Sports, Swawroski, Levi's. Downtown Mall - The Downtown Mall. It is on K.S. Rao Road. It has a retail space of almost 800,000 square feet. Lifestyle, Westside, Spencers, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Landmark have already opened up at the mall. World's 4 largest Mexican-based multiplex operator: Cinepolis has 5 screen multiplex at the mall. Also there is Spar Hypermarket. Forum Fiza Mall - Opened in 2014, The largest mall of the city, located in Pandeshwar houses a variety of retail stores and showrooms. It also houses PVR Cinemas with 5 screens and various gaming arcades and cafes. How to find a Supermarket with Halal food in Mangalore There are various supermarkets across the city where you can get groceries & other daily items. A few of them are: Aditya Birla's More for you (Attavar, Deralakatte, Kadri, Valencia, Kankanady, Chilimbi, Bendoor, Kodailbail, Barke, Kudroli) SPAR super market, downtown, K South Rao Road, Mangaluru. Baliga's Supermarket (near K.S.R.T.C., Bejai) Big Bazaar & Food Bazaar (Bharath Mall Bejai, Mangaladevi Road ) BIG BAZAR (opposite KSRTC Bus Stand) Ganesh Bazaar (New Chitra Road) Janatha Bazaar (GHS Road) Jimmy's Supermarket and the official groceries supplier of C.P. and visitors (Nathoor Tollgate and Falnir) Joofry's (Saibeen Complex, Lalbagh) Nilgiri's (Empire Mall, Kankanady, Deralakatte) Neelgiris, More, Reliance shopping marts are found commonly in Mangalore. V Hypermart (Mischief mall K.S. Rao Road) Apart from these, a few more supermarkets such as Spencers, Mark & Spencers, Reliance Fresh are expected to open their outlets in Mangalore. Halal Food & Restaurants There is no shortage of hotels in Mangalore. K South Rao road has many affordable hotels. Ayodhya - Sri Ram Bhavan - Near P V South Circle Conveniently located and has a very good Vegetarian restaurant; 'Ram Bhavan'. Ganesh Prasad - Ganesh Prasad Building, K South Rao Road ☎ +91 824-244 041 ₹275+ Hotel Akbar Market Road ☎ +91 824 2440098, +91 824 2429275 ₹400 Hotel Blue Star - Falnir Road Bus: Old bus stand ☎ +91 824 2426680 ₹239 for single Hotel Das Prakash Opp. KSRTC ☎ +91 824 4261982, +91 8050734757 ₹600 Hotel Navratna ₹400 Hotel Rajadhani Milagres Cross Road, Hampankatta. ☎ +91 824 2423631, +91 824 2426767 2422168 Hotel Roopa Balmatta Road, Hampankatta./ ☎ +91 824 2421271 Hotel Vasanth Mahal - K South Rao Road Bus: K South Rao Road ☎ +91 824 2441179 seems to be a good hotel. Railway Retirement Room inside the train station ₹125 Srinivas Hotel Ganapathy Highschool Road, near Hampankatta Railway Station ☎ +91 824 2440061 ₹600 Yash Arcade - opposite the Mangalore Bus Stand near the Adlabs theatre ₹500 Excellent quality doubles. Youth Hostel - Nehru Avenue, Ballalbagh Near Mangalore City Corporation, Behind Hindi Prachar Bhavan ☎ +91 824 2457181 1 Family Room ₹150/- per rooms per day 1 Dorm of 8 beds ₹50/- per bed 1 Dorm of 4Beds @₹50/- per bed Cheap and clean place for tourists and travellers. No arrangement for food. There are many midrange hotels in Mangalore. Hotel Hindusthan - near old bus stand, k.s. rao Road ☎ +91 824 2411333 ₹400-₹1500 per day Check-in: 24 hrs / Check-out: 24 hrs Hotel Surya Greens compound, Balmatta Road ☎ +91 824-2425736-46 Spacious rooms, good ventilation. Prestige - Collectors Gate, Balmatta ☎ +91 824 2410601 ₹1500 per day The Gateway Hotel (A part of Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces) ,MANGALORE/default.htm Old Port Road Near State Bank of India, Pandeshwar ☎ +91 824-6660420 +91 824-6660585₹2016-₹6720 while the hotel itself is not bad and the surroundings are definitely smelly and sub-par. Hotel Goldfinch Four star hotel. Hotel Poonja International - K.S. Rao Road ☎ +91 824-2440171 +91 824-2441081₹672-₹3360 Hotel Woodside (Not to be confused with Hotel Woodside Business Hotel) - K.S. Rao Road Opposite The Goldfinch Hotel ☎ +91 824-4278550 ₹1300 for double with private bathroom, Air Con, Television Very clean and big, newly renovated rooms. Very surprised to find this quality at the price. But food is a no no. Kumar's International - Bendorewell Main Road opp. colaco hospital ☎ +91 824-2225871 Check-in: 24 hrs / Check-out: 24hrs ₹750-₹1,680 Moti Mahal - Falnir Road ☎ +91 824-2441411 ₹518-2415 Nalapad Residency - Light House Hill RdAhead Alukkas Jewellery store, on the way to St. Aloysius College ☎ +91 824 2424757 ₹650-₹1750 The Ocean Pearl - Navbharath Circle, Kodial Bail Opposite Ram Bhavan Complex ☎ +91 824 2413800-2491011 ₹2000-₹4500 Check-in: 12noon / Check-out: 12noon Pandit Health Resort & Spa - Moodabidri - Alangar MoodabidriAlangar karnal main Road ☎ +91 9901728861 Pandits Health Resort & Spa, a deluxe five star resort is situated approx. 27 kilometers from Airport, 30 kilometers from Mangalore city, 3 kilometers from Moodabidri on Mangalore-Karkal road on NH-13. The 10 acres resort is fully developed with beautiful landscaping & internal roads. Eco friendly natural lush green environment, zero pollution, scenic view, lotus ponds, fish pond, water fountains, children park, indoor & outdoor games such as cricket, badminton, basketball, football, special trees with flowers, fruits, spices, cashew etc. One kilometers Jogging track to pump in fresh oxygen for healthy mind & soul. Ready to use large ozonised swimming pool, special kids swimmingpool with showers, separate male & female changing/wash rooms. Exclusive Jacuzzi & an Ayurvedic Spa is an added attraction of the resort. Deluxe Suite & Deluxe A/c. cottages with Five Star amenities such as LCDs, shower panels, separate living room with best of the interiors, furniture, electronics & fittings amidst gardens & fountains. The cottages surrounded by the mango groves add to the charm. The Saffron - G. H. S. Road ☎ +91 824-4255542 +91 824-4255542₹1799-₹5000 Srinivas - Near Ganapathi High School Road, Hampankatta ☎ +91 824 2440061 ₹550-₹1017 Summer Sands Beach Resort - Chotamangalore Ullal 575020 ☎ +91 824-2467690 +91 824-2467693₹3000-₹14000 Check-in: 12 noon / Check-out: 11AM Stay Safe Malaria is endemic in Mangalore. So, don't forget to carry your mosquito repellent creams, mosquito mats, coils, liquidators, etc. along with you (let that be your first priority on your list of things to pack!). Consult your doctor for advice on malaria prophylaxis before you arrive in Mangalore. If you have the slightest idea of a fever with chills, rush yourself to a nearby hospital to get yourself checked. Also, it is advisable to get yourself vaccinated for Hepatitis A (food-borne Hepatitis) in case you haven't been vaccinated already. Three things will do more to prevent an upset stomach or other traveling aliments than anything else: Always choose water from filters (Aquaguard water) or bottled mineral water, just to be on the safe side. Carrying water free hand sanitizer is a must (Germ-X, Purell, etc.) Go ahead and eat with your hands like everyone else! Once you use your hand sanitizer your hands are cleaner than the silverware that was washed with water you don't want to drink. Always choose foods that are steaming hot. Food is often prepared ahead of time so you want to see it cooked or see the steam coming of the food. Hospitals in case of emergencies K.M.C hospital - B.R.Ambedkar Circle (Opposite Jyothi Talkies), Yenepoya Hospital (V.T.Road), Indiana Hospital and Omega Hospital (NH17, Mahaveer circle) News & References Mangalore Travel Next Bakel — site of famous Bakel fort, 65 km. Bangalore — city, 378 km Chikmagalur — Hill station, 151 km Kannur — beach, 143 km Karkala — Pilgrim centre. 61 km Kasaragod — beach town with scenic rivers, 53 km Kozhikode — major beach city with ancient masjids, 244 km. Madikeri — Hill Station, 138 km Moodbidre — Bamboo town, 34 km Mysore — city of palaces and gardens, 255 km Udupi — Temple Town, 54 km Dharmasthala|Dharmasthala - famous temple Ullal — beach village, 10 kmCopyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd. To Advertise or sponsor this Travel Guide, please visit our Media Kit and Advertising Rates.