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Named after Goddess Mangala Devi, Mangalore lies 357 kms West of Bangalore. It is a coastal city situated on the backwaters formed by the Netravati and Gurpur rivers, along the Malabar Coast.

Mangalore is the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district administration. It is also one the major ports of India. Recently it has also been called the cradle of the Banking Industry.

There are many factories manufacturing tiles. Coffee and Cashewnuts packaging factories are also found in abundance.
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Karnataka is the 4th most popular place in India. It is also the second state having the highest number of protected monuments in India. There are 25 wildlife sancturies and 5 national parks here. Karnataka also has the very well known Udupi Krishna Temple, the Marikamba Temple at Sirsi, the Sri Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala, Sri Subramanya Temple at Kukke etc.


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How to reach

It is an important Railway junction and is well connected by rail.


What to see

The St Aloysius Chapel
St Aloysius College Chapel is in the centre of the city on the lighthouse hill (a kilometer away from Nehru Maidan Bus stand, an important landmark). It is well connected by all kinds of surface transport. The Church was built in the year 1899-1900. Comparable to the Sistine Chapel in Rome the walls are adorned by the paintings of Anthony Moscheni.

Sultan Battery  
It is situated in Boloor 6 Kms away from Mangalore City Bus Stand. It was built by Tipu Sultan using black stones. Although it is a watchtower, it gives the impression of a miniature fortress with its arrangements for mounting cannons all-round.

Kadri Manjunath Temple 
The Kadri Temple dates back to 1068 A.D. The bronze statue of Lokeshwaraand the nine tanks are revered by the devotees. On top of the hill is Jogimutt, a monastary. There are some stone caves on top of the hill which are known as the caves of the Pandavas. It is 4 kms from Nehru Maidan Bus Stand in Mangalore. The idol of Lord Manjunathaswamy is the oldest of the South
Indian Temples.  The seven sacred ponds, Jogi Mutt and caves of Pandavas are the pilgrim attractions here.  

Light House Hill-Garden 
The view of the sea, the sunset and the sailing ships and boats on the sea are worth seeing.

Mangaladevi Temple  
This temple gives the name to the city of Mangalore. This temple was built by the Ballal family of Attavar in memory of a Princess of Kerala.  

Seemanthi Bai Government Museum 
There are more than 100 paintings and  various idols and materials of historical importance here.  

Kadri Park 
Snake garden and the Zoo, Toy Train and the beautiful garden are popular.  

Mangalore Port  
It is the ninth biggest port of India.

Surathkal Beach 
This picturesque beach is known for it's clean surrounding and it's light house. This beach is near the Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC).  

Tannirbavi Beach 
This is one of the best beaches in South Karnataka.

Someshwar Beach  
The great rock on the beach is worth seeing.

Ullal Dargah  
Uroos Fair is a very popular event held every five years in this mosque. It was built in 1958.

Kotepur  
It is situated in Ullal. The fort of the Rani Abbakka Devi can be visited from here.  

Boat Riding Centre  
It is in Kulur.            
                       
Others
Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Rosario Church, Milagres Church and Sharavu Maha Ganapathi Temple, Kudupu Temple, Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple, Bengre are other places worth a visit.

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