Mangalore

The name Mangaluru is found to have been in use as early as 715 CE, during the Pandyan and Vijayanagara dynasties. According to local legend, the city is named after the deity Mangaladevi of the Mangaladevi temple. She was a princess from Malabar who became a disciple of Matsyendranath, the founder of the Nath tradition.

He bestowed this name upon her, and after her death due to an untimely illness, the temple of Mangaladevi was built here in her honour. Mangaluru, where Uru means town or city, is believed to have been anglicised to Mangalore by the Portuguese.

Mangalore finds a mention in many historical accounts by great travellers like Ibn Battuta and historians such as Ptolemy, which is testimony to the city’s rich past. Around the 3rd century, the city was a part of the Maurya Empire under the famous Buddhist King Asoka. The city was under the rule of the Vijayanagara, when the European traders arrived in around the 14th century to Mangalore, then known as Canara.

The city was under the Portuguese rule post the disintegration of the Vijayanagara kingdom. Hyder Ali, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, conquered Mangalore in 1763, but the city later passed into the hands of the British East India company. However, Hyder Ali’s son - the famous Tipu Sultan recaptured the city and named it Jalalabad. The British subsequently took control of Mangalore again following Tipu Sultan’s defeat in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War and encouraged the flourishing port trade of the city in condiments like spices, sandalwood and timber.

Following India’s independence, and the opening of the New Mangalore Port, the city witnessed significant growth in the 1970s and 1980s.

Mangalore is famous for its Udupi style dishes and ice creams along with the staple seafood preparations. Visitors must try out the Neer Dosa, Mangalorean fish curry, Cashew Upkari, Rasam, Kane (Lady Fish), Ole Bella (Palm Jaggery), export quality cashews and coffee in Mangalore. Also do try the sweet indulges like Mangalorean Parfait Ice-cream, Halwa available in three flavours and a number of fruit juices and delicacies.
Mangalore also houses hints of Catholic cuisine with influences from Mangalorean, Goan and Portuguese food styles. Do not miss this side of the platter with relishes like fried fish, Fried Roe Curry, Pork Roast, Pathal Bakri, and more.
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Day 1- Arrive at Mangalore, check-in and rest. Visit Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Tannirbhavi Beach and Panambur Beach.
Day 2- Begin the day at Kapu Beach, Then visit Sri Krishna Temple, NITK Lighthouse and Kadri Manjunath Temple.
Day 3- Begin the day at Mangalore Beach, Mangaladevi Temple, St. Aloysius Temple and end the day at Sultan Battery.

The top places near to Mangalore are Coorg which is 110 km from Mangalore, Kudremukh which is located 49 km from Mangalore, Udupi which is located 48 km from Mangalore, Goa which is located 308 km from Mangalore, Karkala which is located 36 km from Mangalore

Mangalore is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Being such a popular holiday destination, there are various alternative commute options to reach here. Mangalore has an international airport that has flights from many middle eastern countries and domestic flights to all the major cities in India. The Mangaluru Railway Station is well connected to all the major cities in India too. Direct buses are also available to Mangalore from Mumbai, Pune, many cities in Karnataka and Kerala too. 
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Mangalore is famous for its Udupi style dishes and ice creams along with the staple seafood preparations. Visitors must try out the Neer Dosa, Mangalorean fish curry, Cashew Upkari, Rasam, Kane (Lady Fish), Ole Bella (Palm Jaggery), export quality cashews and coffee in Mangalore. Also do try the sweet indulges like Mangalorean Parfait Ice-cream, Halwa available in three flavours and a number of fruit juices and delicacies.
Mangalore also houses hints of Catholic cuisine with influences from Mangalorean, Goan and Portuguese food styles. Do not miss this side of the platter with relishes like fried fish, Fried Roe Curry, Pork Roast, Pathal Bakri, and more.
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September to April are the best months to visit Mangalore, given the pleasant winters. The temperature does not exceed above 30 degrees, and the humidity is also minimal, which makes the weather quite pleasant to explore the various beaches. Summers are too hot, and humidity reaches its highest. Mangalore receives heavy rainfall in July and August, which makes it an unsuitable time to visit. Hence, the winters and post-monsoon period are the best time to plan a trip to Mangalore.
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Mangalore is a great getaway for most people living in South India.

Heavy rainfall during monsoons

Pristine beaches, pleasant winters