Mangalore Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Coastal City in Karnataka state, India
About Mangalore
Traditionally, Mangalore was an important trading port with ties with the Persian Gulf states dating back to the 14th century. With its strategic location, it was occupied by a number of dynasties and colonial rulers, namely thePortuguesein the mid-16th century. In the 18th century, its control was contested by Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan on one hand and the British on the other. Under theMysoresultans (1763), it became a strategic shipbuilding base, which was ceded to the British in 1799 after numerous sieges. Mangalore is one of the fastest developing cities inIndia. Many multinational corporations and domestic corporations are opening their branches in Mangalore. Many reputed builders are bringing huge development projects. There is very good growth in the retail sector and many new shop
Top Attractions in Mangalore
Explore the best things to see and do in Mangalore:
- ★Adyapady Adinatheshwara
- ★Bhagavathi Kshetra
- ★Carstreet Venkataramana Temple
- ★Kadri Manjunatheswara
- ★Kalangan Konkani Heritage Centre
- ★Kateel Durgaparameshwari
- ★Kudroli Gokarnanatha
- ★Mangaladevi Temple
Where to Eat in Mangalore
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Coconut Grove
- 🍴Gajalee
- 🍴Hotel Abhiman Residency
- 🍴Ideals Ice Cream
- 🍴Kabab Studio - Goldfinch Hotel
- 🍴Manja's
Where to Stay in Mangalore
- 🏨Ayodhya
- 🏨Ganesh Prasad
- 🏨Hotel Akbar
- 🏨Hotel Blue Star
- 🏨Hotel Das Prakash
- 🏨Hotel Goldfinch
Mangalore Travel Guide Sections
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