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General Information about MANGALORE |
Mangalore :
Area : 111.18 sq. km.
Language : Tulu, Konkani, Kannada and Beary .
Best Time to Visit : September to February.
State : Karanataka.
STD Code : 0824. |
About Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated on the west coast of the country on the Arabian Sea , with the Western Ghats to Mangalore's east. Mangalore is known for its beaches, temples and industries. The landscape is dotted with tiled-roof buildings, topped with the famous Mangalore tiles made with the local hard red clay, and built with laterite, a soft rock easily sliced into large building blocks Some of the old houses even have elaborate wood-work.
The exceptionally fine location of Mangalore on a narrow coastal strip between the towering Western Ghats on one side and the azure Arabian sea on the other has attracted settlers form afar. The city is virtually a Tower of Babel, with the sounds of several languages mingling on the streets. Mangalore is known for the industriousness of its people and natural splendour. The place also has a history of maritime activities.
HOW TO REACH THERE
By Air : Mangalore is connected by air with Bangalore and Mumbai.
By Road : Mangalore is connected by road with national highways throughout the country. All types of tourist buses are easily available on hire.
By Rail : Mangalore is connected by rail with cities all over India.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN MANGALORE
• Sultan Battery : The main remnant of the past is the Sultan's Battery, four km from the centre, on the headland of the old port. It really doesn't rate as one of the not-to-be missed wonders of India.
• Kadri Manjunath Temple : Kadri is another ancient historic spot in Mangalore. The Kadri Temple dating back to about 1068 A.D. with its nine tanks, its square temple, nestling at the foot of the highest hill, draws to Mangalore hundreds of visitors annually.
• St. Aloysius Church : It is situated 1 Km. away from Nehru Maidan Bus stand. The walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist Antony Moshaini of Italy. The Church was built in the year 1899-1900.
• Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple : Sri Sharavu Sharabeshwara - Sri Mahaganapathy Kshetra is an outstanding, pious center of great illustrious history of marathon 800 years.
• Light House Hill-Garden : It is situated 1 Km. away from Bus Stand. One can see the beautiful sea view, sunset view and also the sailing ships and boats on the sea. Now the renovated garden looks more beautiful.
• Seemanthi Bai Government Museum : It is situated in Bejai 4 Km. away from Nehru Maidan city Bus Stand. One can see the idols, materials of historical importance here.
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