Mangalore- A Unique Blend Of Modernity And Ancient Culture

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Mangalore, the gateway to Karnataka is named after Goddess Mangaladevi. Traditionally an important trading port is now fast growing into one of the most developing cities in South India. Set on the shores of the Arabian waters, the city offers spectacular views in addition to beautiful places of religious significance.

Accommodation in Mangalore

A variety of accommodation is available in Mangalore with prices to suit every budget. Hotels and Resorts with rating up to four stars are available. In addition to hotels and resorts PG accommodation is also available in Mangalore.

Tourism in Mangalore

Mangalore has many temples of tourist and religious interest starting with Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple, an ancient temple of Goddess Durga situated on an island on the sacred river Nandini and connected to the mainland by a bridge. The idol of Durga Parameshwar is absolutely stunning and the temple is a great attraction for people visiting this city. This temple is very easily approachable by road as plenty of buses are available from Mangalore and it takes only 45 minutes to reach this place. Another temple ...
... in Mangalore is Manjunatheshwara temple situated on the hills of Kadri. This is a very beautiful and important temple that was built during the 10th or 11th century. The oldest temple of South India has the idol of Lord Manjunathaswamy. Another temple near Mangalore is Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple dedicated to lord Gokarnanatheshwara, a form of lord Shiva. The magnificent temple with awesome features has some smaller temples surrounding the main temple.

Sites in Mangalore

Famous sites in Mangalore besides these temples are,
Panambur beach which is situated about 10 kms away from Mangalore. Panambur beach is a spectacular clean and safe beach on the shores of the Arabian Sea and is the site for the new Mangalore Port as well.
Madikeri, a fort was built of mud in the 17th century by Mudduraja houses an impressive palace inside. The fort faced many battles in 1790 and was taken control of by Doddavira Rajendra; finally Tipu Sultan rebuilt the fort in granite and named the site Jaffrabad. The fort houses masonry elephants at the entrance in addition to a beautiful church within its premises. A complete view of the city can be had from the walls of the fort.
Pilkula spread over an area of 370 acres is an eco educational park of tourist importance and interest.

Hotels in Mangalore

Mangalore boasts of some beautiful hotels as well as resorts. Some of the many hotels in Mangalore include The saffron, Nalapad Residency, Hotel Samfaz International, Goldfinch Hotel, Hotel Surya, Hotel Veenu, Hotel Abhiman Residency, Comfort Hotel, Inland Avenue Service Apartment, Hotel Hindustan, the Prestige, the Motimahal, the Ocean Pearl, the Gateway Hotel, Hotel Mangalore International, Sai Suraj Hotel, Summer Sands Beach Resort, Ginger Hotel, Hotel Maya International, Woodside Business Class Hotel, Hotel Kumars International, Hotel Punja International and Hotel Srinivas.

Restaurants in Mangalore
Mangalore has a wide selection of restaurants serving a variety of cuisine right from North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese, South Indian to Continental delicacies besides ice creams and fast food..

Author's Bio:-

Praveen is a prominent and amateur writer, primarily focusing on providing Mangalore Travel Guide for those planning to travel to Mangalore. Here you can get relevant facts about Tourism in Mangalore, weather, nightlife, things to do, Accommodation in Mangalore and lots more.