Places to Visit in Mangalore

Top attractions and must-see spots in Mangalore

  • Kadri Manjunatha Temple

    10th century Shiva temple on Kadri Hill, believed to house one of South India's oldest temple idols.

  • Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple

    Temple on an islet in the Nandini River, known for wooden carvings and copper plated roofs.

  • Kudroli Gokarnath Temple

    1912 Shiva temple built by Sri Narayana Guru for the Billava community, known for its golden gopuram.

  • Mangaladevi Temple

    Ancient temple believed to give Mangalore its name, dedicated to the goddess as a form of Shakti.

  • Mangalore Local Market

    City markets known for silk sarees, gold and silver jewellery, sandalwood artifacts, and spices.

  • Milagres Church

    Roman Catholic church founded in 1680, one of the oldest in Dakshina Kannada, dedicated to Our Lady of Miracles.

  • Panambur Beach

    A lively beach near Mangalore known for festivals and water sports.

  • Pilikula Nisargadhama

    Sprawling eco tourism park with a zoo, botanical garden, boating, and an artificial lake.

  • Rosario Cathedral

    Oldest Roman Catholic church in the Canara region, originally built by the Portuguese in 1568.

  • Seemanthi Bai Government Museum

    City's only museum, housing a collection of ancient coins, paintings, statues, and inscriptions.

  • St. Aloysius Chapel

    1880s chapel on Lighthouse Hill with interior frescoes by Italian painter Antonio Moscheni.

  • Sultan Battery

    18th century watchtower built by Tipu Sultan overlooking the Gurpur River, used to guard against naval invasions.

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