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Discover Mangaluru

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DiscoverMangaluru like a local

Discover Mangaluru is a local travel guide to Mangaluru (Mangalore), the coastal heart of Karnataka. Find the best places to visit and things to do, from Panambur and Tannirbhavi beaches to Kadri and Kudroli temples, Kambala races, Mangaluru Dasara and authentic Mangalorean food. Every guide is written by people who live here: honest, first-hand and practical, so you know where to go, what to eat and when to visit, and can explore Tulunadu like a local.

  • Alva's Pre-University College building with a Yakshagana figure statue at the entrance

    Education & Universities

    Colleges, universities and courses in Mangaluru, from NITK Surathkal and Mangalore University to leading medical and engineering colleges.

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  • Aerial view of a long sandy beach near Mangaluru with waves breaking on large rocks

    Beaches

    Panambur, Tannirbhavi, Someshwara and quieter stretches of coast, plus the best times to go and what to expect.

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  • Blue temple gopuram with golden deity sculptures at Kadri, Mangaluru

    Temples & Heritage

    Kadri, Mangaladevi, Zeenath Baksh Masjid, St. Aloysius Chapel and the stories behind the city's landmarks.

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  • Yakshagana artist in traditional costume, painted face and ornate golden headdress

    Arts & Culture

    The traditions, languages and crafts that make Tulunadu unlike anywhere else.

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  • Mangalorean kori rotti: chicken curry in a bowl with crisp rice wafers on the side

    Cuisine

    Ghee roast, neer dosa, fresh catch and the places where locals actually eat.

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  • Aerial view of red-roofed buildings beside a rocky river surrounded by coconut palms near Mangaluru

    Local Tips

    Getting around, where to stay, what to pack for the monsoon and how to plan your days.

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Proud legacy

ProudlyMade in Mangaluru

Mangaluru has always punched above its weight. This coastal city gave India some of its best-known banks, the red-tiled roofs still seen across the country and a port that carries Karnataka's trade to the world.

  • Banking
  • Mangalore tiles
  • Cashew
  • Port & shipping
  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • Yakshagana

Built here

  1. 1860

    Mangalore Tiles

    The Basel Mission's first tile factory, roofing homes across India.

  2. 1906

    Canara Bank

    Ammembal Subba Rao Pai's bank, now one of India's largest.

  3. 1924

    Karnataka Bank

    Born in Mangaluru and still headquartered here today.

  4. 1931

    Vijaya Bank

    Founded by A. B. Shetty, now part of Bank of Baroda.

  5. 1974

    New Mangalore Port

    Opened at Panambur as Karnataka's gateway for sea trade.