Mangalore
India · State of KarnatakaIN
City in Karnataka, India
Mangaluru, formerly called Mangalore, is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about 352 km (219 mi) west of Bengaluru, the state capital, 14 km north of the Karnataka–Kerala border and 297 km (185 mi) south of Goa. Mangaluru is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 according to the 2011 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 623,841
- Coordinates
- 12.917, 74.856
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 22 m
Overview of Mangalore
Part of State of Karnataka, India, Mangalore is a sizeable city. The population is roughly 623,841. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards culture, water sports and adventure.
Things to do in Mangalore
Culture in Mangalore
(9)Mangalore's culture entries include Art Galleries, Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mangalore. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Mangalore
(9)On the water sports side, Mangalore offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking and Paddleboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mangalore. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Mangalore
(4)Mangalore records Adventure, Boat Rides, Escape Room and Off Road Trails under adventure. All of it is drawn from Mangalore's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Mangalore
(2)Under nature, Mangalore is tagged with Beaches and Caves. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Mangalore's own activity tags.
Family in Mangalore
(1)On the family side, Mangalore offers Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Mangalore is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Mangalore
(1)Shopping lovers get Food. All of it is drawn from Mangalore's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Mangalore
(1)Sports in Mangalore covers Biking. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Mangalore's own activity tags.
More to do in Mangalore
(1)Other activities in Mangalore covers Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Mangalore's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Mangalore
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Mangalore is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Mangalore that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mangalore known for?
- Mangalore is mainly a destination for culture, water sports and adventure, set in State of Karnataka, India with around 623,841 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mangalore?
- You can plan around Art Galleries, Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Docks in Mangalore. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mangalore?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Mangalore located?
- Administratively, Mangalore sits in State of Karnataka, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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