Kollur Mookambika Temple Kollur Mookambika Temple is 40km from Kundapur Town, about 140 km away from Mangalore City in Karnataka state in Southern part of India. Kollur village lies at the foot of the Western Ghats, and is famous for the Mookambika temple, a Hindu pilgrim center. Myths and legends Kollur is an important seat Read more about Kollur Mookambika Temple[…]
PILI VESHA (Tiger Dance) – Famous Dasara Tiger Dance can be seen only in in Mangalore and Udupi District In local Tulu language Pili means a Tiger. Pili vesha (tiger dance) is a unique form of folk dance in Dakshina kannada that fascinates the young and the old alike. Here young boys and men paint Read more about Dasara Tiger Dance in Mangalore – Pili Vesha[…]
South Kanara, ageless in its natural splendor and its famous historical wonders, and is rightly called the tropical paradise of Karnataka. Besides, no where else in India, one comes across so many temples and shrines as in South Kanara. Here are some of the places of visit ST. MARY’S ISLAND St. Mary’s Islands are a Read more about Places of Visit in and around Mangalore[…]
Mulki Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple is situated on the banks of the Shambhavi river and was built by a Jain king, as per the wishes of a Muslim merchant. History has it that Bappa Beary was responsible for the construction of this temple. Locals have an interesting story to tell about this merchant. When the merchant Read more about Mulki Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple[…]
Kambla or Buffalo Race – Special Events of Mangalore Kambala or Kambla is a rural traditional simple sport, prominent in districts of Udupi and Mangalore in Karnataka and also Kasargod district in Kerala. Kambala is basically a traditional buffalo race in muddy waters, held from December till March. A pair of bullocks are made to Read more about Kambla – Special Events of Mangalore[…]
Online Hotel Bookings – Find Best and Lowest Priced Hotels, Beach resorts, Five Star Hotels in Mangalore. Find Restaurants, Package Tours, Sight Seeing in and around Mangalore, Mulki, Kateel, Udupi, Manipal, Malpe, Barkur, Kundapur, Kollur, Sringeri, Dharmasthala, Subramanya, Kudremukh, Karkala, Moodbidri, Sulya, Puttur, Coorg, Madikeri, Kasargod 365 kilometers west of Bangalore is the district headquarters Read more about Online Hotel Bookngs in Mangalore – Mangalore Tours and Travels[…]
Yakshagana is a dance drama popular in the state of Karnataka, especially in coastal Karanataka. Yakshagana is popular in the districts of Mangalore (Also known as Dakshina Kannada), Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Udupi, and Kasaragod district of Kerala State. It is believed to have evolved from pre classical music form and theatrical arts. Actors wear costumes Read more about Yakshagana – Folk Dance from Mangalore[…]
South Kanara, ageless in its natural splendour and its famous historical wonders, and is rightly called the tropical paradise of Karnataka. Besides, no where else in India, one comes across so many temples and shrines as in South Kanara. MOODBIDRI Moodbidri is about 35 km from Mangalore. This place is usually described as ‘Jaina Kashi’ Read more about Places of Visit in and Around Mangalore – Part2[…]
South Kanara, ageless in its natural splendour and its famous historical wonders, and is rightly called the tropical paradise of Karnataka. Besides, no where else in India, one comes across so many temples and shrines as in South Kanara. Google Map to see these places View Larger Map Please check this link for the entire Read more about Places of Visit in and Around Mangalore – Part1[…]
Click on this map view to see the maps of all the beaches in Mangalore and driving directions Panambur Beach Surathkal Beach Ullal Beach Someshwara Beach Thanner Bavi Beach Malpe Beach Maravanthe Kaup Beach Panambur Beach Panambur Beach This beach is situated on the Mangalore-Udupi highway (NH 17) to the left around 7 kms from Read more about Beaches in Mangalore[…]
About Mangalore – Mangalore Tour Guide Mangalore popularly known as ” Kudla” in local language, is the coastal lovers paradise and a city of palms, culture and rich tradition. It is a small city with a population not more than 7 Lakhs. The city Mangalore was named after the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi. Mangalore is Read more about Mangalore Tour Guide[…]