Mangalore darshana - Part 2

  1. Beaches 

Mangalore stands in the vicinity of some of the most scenic beaches of the country. If you are planning a trip to this coastal city and want to enjoy the beauty of the seashores, a visit to the one of the beaches near Mangalore is a must. 

Here is the list of some of the most popular beaches,
  • Panambur
  • Kaup
  • Tannirbhavi
  • Malpe
  • Ullala


Ullala beach

2. Ferry ride

Wanna enjoy the boat ride?, Checkout the video below.


3. Sultan betary, Archaeological site

A Watch tower build by King Tipu Sultan, back in 17th century. This was constructed to keep a lookout for the entry of warships into the Gurpur River, Mangalore.

Sultan batery

4. Zoo

The place, where you can get a chance to view wildlifes like tigers, lion, leopards, bears, deer, reptiles, and the King Cobra in their natural habitat.

Pilikula zoo

5. Planetarium

The first 3D planetarium in India, which simulates the story about stars and our planets in 8K. The shows are available both in Kannada and English language.

Swami vivekanada planetarium

6. Musical fountain

Located in Kadri, this musical fountain gives the brief information about the history of Mangalore, using the colorful laser lights falling on continuous stream of water jets.

Kadri musical fountain

7. Kadri Park

The largest greenery park inside the city.


8. Manasa amusment park

Love water games? Then don't miss out this place.


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