Location: Mangalore
Top Things to do in Mangalore
Things to do in Mangalore, Karnataka: The Best Nature & Parks
Mangalore, officially known as Mangaluru, is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about 352 km (219 mi) west of the state capital, Bengaluru, between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats mountain range. The population of the urban agglomeration was 623,841, according to the provisional results of the 2011 national census of India.
Restaurants in Mangalore
1. Batapady Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Mangalore Beaches offer so much to explore that it's hard to fit it all into one family beach vacation. In fact, you really need to live here to experience everything this popular Coastal City has to offer. Nestled between the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats Mangalore "The Gateway of Karnataka" is the largest city in Dakshina Kannada district and is one of the most cosmopolitan non-metro cities of
2. Sasihithlu Beach
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By arvind_foodie - Bengaluru, India
Sunset at Sasihithlu beach near Mulki (20kms north of Mangalore) is an ethereal experience one should not miss on a visit to Mangalore. Also known as the "surfers' paradise", this is one of the cleanest beaches in the district, where Shambhavi river meets the Arabian Sea. You will find very few tourists here other than those coming to learn surfing. There are some beautiful beach houses near the beach . Please enjoy the beautiful snaps taken on New Year eve.
3. Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
A butterfly reserve spread across 7.35 acres of land in Belvai village. The place being admist Western Ghats has recorded more than 150 species of butterflies, including some of the endemic and most dazzling butterflies of the world. The experience includes a guided field tour, where one can spot butterflies in their natural habitat and also a video presentation on butterflies and their life. Months to visit:June to November Please call before you plan your visit.
Reviewed By BSavit
If you are a wanderer, love butterflies, plants, photography or simply enjoy being in lap of nature, a visit to Sammilan Shetty Butterfly Park is a must. The park is situated in Belvai, a 50 odd Kms distance from Mangalore. You can drive through or hop on a state transport bus to get dropped in less than two hours to Belvai bus stand. Sammilan Shetty Butterfly Park is walking distance from the bus stand. Talking to Sammilan and planning out the visit at least a couple of hours in advance will help. For the ones into butterfly or macro photography, you will find endemic, hard to find or photograph in wild species here. One can easily boast it as best place to capture Papilio Buddha. The landscape hosts several butterfly host and nectarine plant that attracts many beautiful butterflies (and other insect lives) for food and laying eggs. Equally impressive is the bird life. To benefit from the visit, it is advisable to visit by 9:30-10 am to be able to observe/photograph early morning activities of butterflies. Latter half can be kept to see the other stages of life cycle for butterflies when it becomes sunny. We had two days in hand, many interesting observations were made at the park. A weaver ant family devouring a freshly formed chrysalis of emigrant butterfly, a parasitoid caterpillar of Southern birdwing, a mating pair of medus brown, a peacock pansy caught up by a tiny crab spider, tiny pigmy scrub hoppers and tamil grass dart enjoying rains, Southern birdwings, clippers, pansies, flats and several others visiting their daily food corners, a freshly eclosed yamfly sucking sap from Leea indica twig. However, the sight that made us jump and run around was this Malabar banded peacock floating around in the garden. Three individuals were seen. The park offers best opportunities to photograph this beauty which is otherwise a task in wild! During peak season, there is a heavy footfall at the park. I think all the locals drop by to see the winged beauties, young, old, toddlers all alike. It is now 5 years to the park, it has become popular with schools and colleges. One can only imagine the conservation education message that the park is building up. Heartening to see dedicated college students taking up internships at the park and doing some hard and dedicated research work. Visitors to the park are quickly run through a presentation on butterfly diversity and some interesting behaviour documented, right here at the park. In any given visit one cannot see all the happenings around, or do a close observation. This presentation offers this connect between the butterflies in park, the joy of watching them at close quarters, understanding the delicate web of life and conservation aspects. On request, Sammilan ji also arranged for a visit to nearby Durga Reserve Forest and Someshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. We got more endemic lifers to our list, Tamil lacewing, Malabar tree nymph, Malabar raven to name a few. The home cooked food by Aunty was such a relief to eating outside food we unwillingly eat up during travels. The soft neer dosa, payaasa, kori roti and red rice was something I yearn to eat back on my next visit! It was first time I was getting to taste these local delicacies. Not to miss the lovely coffee in pouring rains. We had a lovely time all together in a very hospitable environment. The interest in butterflies, working towards creating this park and promoting conservation is commendable. I take a bow to this dedication and wish Sammilanji all the very best for coming time. May the Malabar Banded Swallowtail too comes wandering to the park. The host plants are waiting for them.
4. Panambur Beach
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4.0 based on 544 reviews
Panambur beach has Jet ski rides, camel rides for kids, boating, Dolphin viewing, Food stall, ice-cream, Golas made from natural fruit syrups, trained Beach Life-guards for your safety, and Patrol vehicles for your security. The beach has provisions for Parties, events, get togethers, conferences and weddings. The only beach in India that is managed and run by a private enterprise for tourism development! Stay at 'Panambay'. 20 eco-friendly shacks overlooking the beach are under construction and will be available shortly!
Reviewed By afuu_Ki_rasoi - Bengaluru, India
Panumbur beach is yet another beach in Mangalore As mangalore known for different beaches this is one among them .huge crowds during weekends Horse ride camel ride are available in this beach . Events take place during kite festival and there are many stalls of eatables .
5. Surathkal Beach
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4.0 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By kgodase - Pune, India
Slightly out of the city, this is one beach which is unique for it's combination of White sands, rocks, temple and a lighthouse all in one place. The water and the beach itself is very clean and beautiful. It is not very crowded and doesn't have any shops or shacks encroaching the beach. That way it is serene and peaceful. They say that venturing deep into this sea is dangerous due to the rocks but outside no concerns otherwise. The rocks also help trap plenty of sea shells which children can collect. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, typical Dakshina kannada style albeit smaller and visited mostly by the locals. About15kms outside of Mangaluru centre, this beach is not to be missed.
6. Pilikula Nisargadhama
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4.0 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Deep1616
Pilikula nisargadhama situated at outskirts of mangalore is a major tourist attraction that one must include in mangalore tour plan.a combo ticket of rs 120 will take u to zoo ,science regional center ,3d planetarium,botanical lake garden,artisans village and guttumane..this requires more than 1 day to cover in detail.manasa water park sasyakashi, nursery are other attractions.baggi is available at a low fare for stroll.food joints,.toilet facilities are available in the campus .all do visit and spend happy moments with ur dearones.
7. Tannirbhavi Beach
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4.0 based on 441 reviews
Reviewed By afuu_Ki_rasoi - Bengaluru, India
Tannirbavi beach is a penensula where we can see many houses in and around surrounded by trees. There are three place in tannirbavi beach 1. Fathima beach 2. Sultan battery , you can travel along with boat and reach sultan battery beautiful spot 3. Tannirbavi tree park , tourist attraction with marine museum . And still going further we find estuary and beautiful scenery There are couple of eateries and parking lot too . Place of visit
8. Mangalore Beach
9. Tannirbhavi Tree Park
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By prathaps41
The coast of beach is converted here in to a park and its very beautiful with tall trees. it is good place to spent time with beloved ones watching the scenic beauty of the nature.
