'''Mangalore''' is a port city and the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district in the coastal region of Karnataka State in India.
Understand
Mangalore is the gateway to Karnataka. It is one of the five talukas (other than Bantwal, Puttur, Sullia, Belthangady taluks) of the Dakshina Kannada District. This District formerly had 8 talukas, but these were split in August 1997 and the remaining talukas, namely Udupi, Kundapur and Karkala then formed a part of the Udupi district.
Mangalore is named after the Goddess Mangaladevi. Other names used by the locals are 'Mangalooru' (Kannada), 'Kudla' (Tulu), 'Kodial' (Konkani), 'Mikala' (Beary) and 'Mangalapuram (Malayalam).
Traditionally, it 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 the Portuguese in 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 the Mysore sultans (1763) it became a strategic ship building base, which was ceded to the British in 1799 after numerous sieges.
Mangalore is one of the fastest developing cities in India. Many multi-national 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 shopping malls are being built. Infosys Technologies has 2 Development Centers in Mangalore with over 3000 employees. EDS has their India Training Center based near Mangalore Club. Corporation Bank and Karnataka Bank have their headquarters inside the city and Syndicate Bank HQ is in Manipal. Other industries are MRPL, MCF, KIOCL, Ultratech Cement Plant are some of the other industries in the city.
Mangalore is also known as the 'Cradle of Education' in Karnataka with 15 Engineering, 5 Medical, 14 Dental, 12 MBA, 11 Physiotherapy, 8 Hotel Management and 58 Graduation colleges in and around the city.
Mangalore is a blend of the new and the old! With the increasing influx of students from various states of India and different parts of the world, Mangalore has virtually become a 'melting pot' of cultures, given the various communities that make up the social framework of Mangalore - the Tuluvas (Bunts, Billawas, Brahmins,Jains,Devadigas, Mogaveeras), the Brahmins, the Konkani Catholics, the Bearys, the Goud-Saraswath Brahmins (Konkanas), etc.
Talk
The number of languages spoken around here reflects the cultural diversity of Mangalore - '''Tulu''' (the most popular and most widely spoken language here, with a slight variation spoken by the Brahmin community), '''Kannada''' (the official state language), '''Konkani''' (two different versions exist - the one spoken by the Konkani Catholics and another spoken by the Konkanas or the Goud-Saraswaths) and 'Beary' (a mixture of Tulu and Tamil and Malayalam) spoken by the local Muslim community. English and Hindi are also widely spoken, so communication shouldn't be much of a problem.
Get in
By plane
'''Mangalore International Airport''' ({{IATA|IXE}}) ({{ICAO|VOML}}), at ''Bajpe'', about 30 km from the city centre. Currently there are daily flights to Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Kochi and Calicut in the domestic segment and weekly/bi-weekly flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat (Oman), Doha (Qatar), Kuwait and Bahrain in the international segment.
Air India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air India Express currently operate flights to Mangalore.
By train
Mangalore has two big railway stations.
'''Mangalore Central (IR station code : MAQ)''' is located at ''Hampankatta'', in the heart of the city. It is a terminus and is used only by the trains which terminate at Mangalore.
'''Mangalore Junction (IR station code : MAJN)''' is situated in ''Kankanady'', about 5 km from the city centre. Most long-distance trains and all trains not terminating at Mangalore stop at this station.
Here is a list of useful trains to reach Mangalore:
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By bus
There are two bus-stands in Mangalore for long-distance bus services.
One is the state-run KSRTC bus-stand in ''Bejai'', located towards the North of the city, but not far off from the city centre. The bus-services are run by the [www.ksrtc.in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]. They operate scheduled bus services to Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore, Goa, Hubli-Dharwad and many other areas within and outside Karnataka. Services run by the Kerala State Transport and Tamil Nadu State Transport and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation also call in Mangalore at this very bus-stand.
The other one is behind the ''Town Hall''. It is known as the 'State Bank' stand by the locals, because of its proximity to a branch of the State Bank of India. It is the last stop for most of the private bus services to Mangalore (mostly Inter-District viz. Mangalore-Udupi and Inter-taluk buses).
There is a third bus-stand (not exactly a bus-stand but an alighting point for passengers) in front of Milagres Church - where most private tour and bus operators - Ideal Travels, Canara, Canara-Pinto, Vishal Travels, Anand Travels, VRL etc. have their offices. They operate buses of semi-deluxe, sleeper and Volvo types to various destinations viz. Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Thrissur, Hubli-Dharwad etc.
Various other pick-up points and drop points are there in Mangalore city according to your convenience!
There are numerous bus services from Mangalore to all the nearby towns in Karnataka and Kerala. The long-distance bus services to major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Hubli-Dharwad and Goa run along the National Highways radiating to the North (towards Goa and Mumbai) - NH-17, South (towards Kerala) and the East (towards Bangalore) - NH-48.
By car
Mangalore is well connected to Goa, Mumbai, and Kerala via NH-17, to the state capital Bangalore via NH-48, and to Hyderabad via NH-13. Highways are only two-laned and very narrow, but make for extremely scenic drives as they all pass either through the Western Ghats or along the coastline. There is a lot of heavy traffic load on the highways owing to the increasing number of buses plying on these routes, as well as a lot of goods-transport trucks owing to the location of many plants and factories as well as New Mangalore Port on NH-17. So exercise caution while driving during periods of heavy traffic.
NH-48 from Sakleshpur to Mangalore, which had been completely unmotorable thanks to government apathy, is now repaired and somewhat motorable. Work is going on to convert NH-48 into a four-lane highway. Until they do this, one needs to go to Mangalore from Bangalore either through the potentially dangerous Charmadi Ghat road, or via the equally pathetic Mysore-Madikeri-Suliya route.
Get around
By bus
There are numerous private bus companies which run bus services within the city of Mangalore and its suburbs. They have names like Padmambika Bus Co. Ltd. emblazoned in large letters in English on the front windscreen of the bus and on its sides. These buses also connect to all the minor urban centres surrounding Mangalore. Most of them originate from the Central Bus Stand at Mangalore behind the Town Hall - the 'State Bank' bus-stand.
Even though the buses are operated by different private companies, the bus numbering scheme is unified and quite useful. The destinations and routes are, however, all written in Kannada. The best way to use these buses is to ask around - the people are most helpful. If you are armed with a city map, one can get the hang of things within a day or so. The minimum bus fare is Rs. 3.25
If you are a student then you can avail concession on bus fares,that is, you just have ot pay half the bus fare.
In addition city bus service, there is limited stop (usually called express) bus service (the majority of these are run by various private bus companies) for inter-town/city travelling to neighbouring places. You may find these useful to visit places like Udupi, Manipal, Kaup, Karkala etc. Bus fare ranges between Rs. 14 to Rs. 35 for a distance up to 65 km.
By cab
White Ambassador Cabs / Indicas are available - usually used by passengers on long-haul routes. Shared cabs are also available for travel between the city and other talukas viz. Bantwal (BC Road), etc.
Prepaid cabs are available from the airport to the city - this is generally at a flat rate of Rs. 350-400.
Car-Rent facilities are also available in Mangalore.
By Autorickshaws
They are available all throughout Mangalore City - starting fare is Rs.13. Pre-paid autos were available from the City Railway Station and the KSRTC bus stand at Bejai, but not any more. Autos also ply to far-off destinations, the outskirts, for one-and-a-half times the actual fare; this is roughly around Rs.150, depending on the amount of money you have to spare, although one would prefer using buses to reach these areas as a cheaper mode of transport. Call 9845548140 for maxicabs for sightseeing.
See
Temples
Venkataramana Temple, Gokarnanatha, Kadri, Mangaladevi
Churches
St. Aloysious, Milagris
Beaches
Mangalore has many clean and beautiful beaches:
'''Someshwar Beach''' is located in ''Ullal'', 11 km to the south of the city, near the confluence of the Netravati River and the Arabian Sea. The beachface is extremely rocky and considered dangerous for swinmming. However, it is a great place to relax and watch the spectacular sunsets. Ullal is accessible by bus, train and autorickshaw from the city centre.
'''Tannirbhavi Beach''' is located in ''Panambur'', 10 km to the north of the city, near the New Mangalore Port and along the confluence of the Gurupur river and the Arabian Sea. This is comparatively more deserted and is a great spot for safe and secluded swimming. Panambur is well connected by bus and can also be reached by autorickshaw from the city centre.
'''Suratkal Beach''' is about 15 kms to the north of the city.It has a beautiful lighthouse and few rocks.
'''Kaup Beach''' is about 45 kms to the north.It can be reached by a the local express buses in 45 minutes. The beach has a lighthouse which is open to visitors.
Do
1. There are a lot of temples and churches to visit, or if that doesn't interest you, relaxing at the beach is a good idea.
2. For the adventurous, the western ghats near Mangalore provide an ideal location to get lost in the dense jungles.
3. Pilikula nisarga dhama is about 12 km from city and is a tourist spot with "manasa" water theme park, animal park, boating, science centre, arboretum,golf course etc., all in one place.
Buy
There is no dearth of malls and shopping complexes in Mangalore. Apart from Hampankatta , Balmatta, Kankannady and posh Falnir, most of the new malls are coming up on MG Road which is a dual carriageway. The "Empire Mall" has the Nilgiris supermarket, Coffee Day, Pizza Corner, Dollar store and a few other retail chains .
The "Bharath Mall" has an Adlabs 4 screen Multiplex, Big Bazaar,Food Bazaar, PlanetM, Pizza Hut, Pantaloons, Coffee Day, Subway, Adidas, Reebok, Provogue, Planet Sports, Swawroski, Lewis etc. just to name a few. The Saibeen complex is also located on MG Road. Another mall, the "Mohtisham City Centre Mall", is coming up on K S Rao road. It has a retail space of almost 800,000 square feet. Spencers, McDonalds, Westside, Reliance Fresh, Landmark, Shoppers Stop have already booked their spaces. This mall will also feature a 6 screen multiplex called 'Fun Cinemas'.
The Bangalore based Prestige group is investing about 300 crores for their upcoming 625,000 sq feet mall 'Forum' near AB Shetty Circle and it is targeted to be fully functional by November 2010. Another mall is expected to be built opposite the TMA Pai International convention centre on MG Road.
'Excel Mall', 'Mischief Mega Mall', 'Mak-mall', 'Spectrum','Times Square', 'Pio Mall', 'Golden Harvest Mall','Mangalore Central Mall'and 'City Center' are the upcoming malls in Mangalore.
Like in Bangalore and Mumbai, you can find a huge crowd in the malls of Mangalore. During the end of the season, retailers like 'Pantaloons Retail India Ltd' offer huge sales discounts like that which is done in Bangalore and Mumbai. People in Mangalore are also crazy about shopping.
Small fashion stores like 'Singnature Shoppping', 'Saree House' etc. are also present in Mangalore.
Supermarkets
There are various supermarkets across the city where you can get groceries & other daily items. A few of them are:
Ganesh Bazaar (GHS Road)
Janatha Bazaar (GHS Road)
Big Bazaar & Food Bazaar (Bharath Mall)
Nilgiri's (Empire Mall and Kankanady)
Jimmy's Supermarket (Nathoor Tollgate & Falnir)
Baliga's Supermarket (Near K.S.R.T.C., Bejai)
Joofrie's (Saibeen Complex, Lalbagh)
Aditya Birla's More for you (Kadri,Valencia, Kankanady, Chilimbi, Bendoorwell, Kodailbail, Barke)
Apart from these, a few more supermarkets such as Spencer's, Mark & Spencers, Reliance Fresh etc., are expected to open their outlets in Mangalore.
Eat
Udupi-style restaurants
There are numerous small restaurants where one can gorge on cheap food as long as one likes South Indian food. The most typical ones are the Udupi-style restaurants which serve the staple fare of idli, wada and a variety of dosas. You can wash them down with some home-grown filter coffee or tea.
One of the more famous Udupi-style restaurants is the '''Woodlands''' situated on Bunts Hostel Road which has preserved its old-world quaintness. The gentry of Mangalore drive into its courtyard and remain seated in their cars. Nimble-footed waiters with their white mundus hitched up scamper around to serve them their food which is eaten inside the cars.
The lunch menu in Woodlands is particularly tasty if you like typical South Indian food. Lunch includes two varieties of rice - Normal rice and Boiled rice (Kerala style). The tiffin menu (evening) also is delicious with several choices. The dinner menu is very plain and contains many repeat dishes.
'''Taj Mahal''', located in three different locations in Mangalore (Car Street, Hampankatta & Town hall). The Coffee served in Taj Mahal is regarded by many to be the best coffee available anywhere-the exact contents of the coffee powder used are kept a secret, Taj Mahal has a lot of patrons who visit the restaurant almost ritualistically thrice a day. Apart from the coffee there are a wide variety of dishes available including the dosas.
'''Hotel Ayodya''' is famous for authentic Mangalore style food items. Try appam, ghee dose, vastad roti, parota/tingalavare song.
'''Janata Deluxe''' also serves authentic Udupi style food items.
North-Indian Cuisine
If you are looking for North Indian food, you are not spoilt for choice. Some of the larger hotels have a larger menu but the food is not particularly appetizing. One important joint in this category would be the restaurant at '''Hotel Srinivas''' on G.H.S Road - awesome food at great prices (Veg-only).
Otherwise for the Mughlai-tandoori variety, don't forget to check out '''The Royal Darbar''' (Bendorewell-Kankanady Road) and The Mogul Treat (at Highlands - opposite Highland Hospital).
'''Chicken Tikka Halal''' (Saibeen complex)
'''Biryani Paradise''' (Kankanady-Pumpwell road).
'''Shetty's Kori roti''' (near Canara College) - it supplies Mangalore style chicken curry with Kori roti (rice papads).
Seafood
Try such dishes as Kane Rava fry, Anjal Masala fry and Manji Masala fry.
'''Coconut Grove''' at hotel kumar's International is the most famous for mouth watering world delicacies in mangalore( opp Colaco hospital, bendore main road)
'''Narayana Hotel''' at Bunder is famous for delicious Mangalore style fish fry with fish curry rice.
'''Anupama''' (Bunts Hostel)
'''Maharaja''' (near Jyoti)
'''Kings Court''' (highway near Kottara Chowki)
'''Madhuvan Village''' (Yeyyadi)
'''Phalki''' (Jyothi circle)
Kerala cuisine
Another category of small eateries is the Malayali joints. As Mangalore is adjacent to Kerala, it has a fair share of Malayalis who patronize these places. You will see that these eateries have their names written in large letters in the Malayalam script. They provide a selection of non-vegetarian food prepared in typical Kerala-style. A famous place to cite in this category would be Kairali Restaurant - near the Railway Station behind Milagres Church.
Premium Restaurants
If you're ready to spend a little more money to give yourself and your family that perfect tummy treat while in Mangalore, visit the various restaurants around which offer varied cuisines of your choice and taste - at a price! The 'Chicken Ghee Roast', which is a delicacy specifically of Dakshina Kannada is available at many of the premium restaurants.
Some of the famous restaurants:
'''Coconut Grove''' , opp Colaco Hospital, Bendore main road, Kankanady
'''Abhiman Residency''', Kadri Road near Bunts Hostel.
'''Paalkhi''', (Balmatta Road)
'''Maharaja''', Bunts Hostel Road.
'''Kadal''', Light House Hill Road (Nalapad Residency).
'''Kudla''', Balmatta Road.
'''Diesel Cafe''', Mischief - SCS Hospital Road, Balmatta.
'''Amazon''', Mg Road, Empire mega mall.
'''Trisha''', (Padavinangadi)
'''Pegz''', K.S.Rao Road, Veg Bar n restaurant.
'''Madhuvan Village''', Yeyyadi.
'''Mughul Treat''',Falnir, Highlands.
'''Pegasus''', Jeppina Moger.
'''Royal Durbar''', Kankanady.
'''Gold Finch''', Bunts Hostel Road.
Ice cream and Snacks
If you scream for ice cream and other snacks - the usual fare of junk food, look no further than Mangalore. This is often labelled 'ice cream town' for the boom in the number of parlours in and around the city. Some of the most famous ones include:
'''Ideals'''', Hampankatta. There are three parlours (2 ideals, proximity located 200 metres of one another. One is located near the Milgres junction and the other one is near the next junction heading towards the market) 3rd one '''Pabba's''', at Lalbagh diagonally facing Saibeen Complex . ''Ideals is marked as one of the best ice cream in DK, ''when you are in mangalore this is a must try place.'' You have to try out "GADBAD" ice cream which is only available in Ideals and the best of all ice creams.
'''Komal's''', Hampankatta - adjacent to Ideals (Milagres junction).
'''Pabba's''', at Lalbagh diagonally facing Saibeen Complex. Is also one of the outlets of Ideals
'''Cherry Square''', Next to SCS Hospital.
'''Dino's''', Awesome snacks and pasteries.
'''Bon Bons Bakery''', Yeyyadi, near Madhuvan Village. Awesome French Cakes and pastries, one should tryout.
'''Cream Caramel''', Saibeen. Mouth watering pastries, cakes, pizzas & bproducts.
'''Complex's''', "Joofris" in the ground floor.
'''Danish Bakes''', Bendorewell Road. (A.R.D'Souza Complex)
'''Snack-Shack''', (beside Move'n'Pick Supermarket at Valencia)
'''Pop Tates''', Balmatta.
'''Prax''', Kadri Road and many others
'''Mahalaxmi Sweets and Chaats''', Kankanady.
'''Cochin Bakery''' Three outlets throughout Mangalore - at Ceebees tower on Old Pumpwell Road (Kankanady), at A.B. Shetty Circle (near State Bank) and at Nanthoor (opposite Padua High School).
'''IceBerg''', Souza Arcade, Opposite Jyothi Talkies, Balmatta.
'''Freeze''', Highlands.
'''Minimelts ice cream''', available in Saibeen, Bharath Mall and Emipire Mall
International Flavours
If you're in for the other famous & international eating places, try:
Domino's Pizza (Bendorwell - next to Colaco Hospital)
Pizza Hut (Bharath Mall)
Pizza Corner (Empire Mall)
Yo! China (Empire Mall)
Cafe Coffee Day (Bharath Mall, Empire Mall & Oberle Towers, Balmatta)
Hao Ming Chinese Restaurant (Balmatta)
Bon Bons Bakery (Yeyyadi, near Madhuvan Village) Excellent Cakes and pastries, one should tryout.
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Drink
Fruit Juice and Cold Drinks
An array of mini fruit juice stalls dot every nook and cranny of Mangalore City - at bus stops, near shopping areas, etc. that serve the usual fare of juices and milkshakes - name it and it's all there for you. Although, this is not recommended if your gut is not immune to such juices! Normal restaurants would definitely be a hygienic alternative!
Aerated cold drinks like Coke & Pepsi are also available - just as in any other part of the world. Try out the local varieties, such as 'Zaffa' for taste. If you want to have hygienically flavoured sugarcane juice, then you will find a joint in the Bharath Mall. You will wonder how much technology has changed these days!
Another must visit place is the Temple Square (carstreet). The juice shop to check out is the one located between School book company & an Ayurvedic medicine shop.This juice shop specialises in dishing out concoctions made up of locally grown berries.Famous flavours include "Nannari","Jaljeera","Hingastak","Birinda" and the rest is upto you to explore.The juice shop perfectly complements the fried delicacies served at "Ballu's podi" located right across the street.
Coffee Shops
Well there's the usual Cafe Coffee Day with its main outlet at Balmatta and four others at Deralakatte bang opposite the A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences campus, at the ONGC-MRPL Complex at Katipalla - Surathkal (near Infant Mary Church) and two new outlets opened recently - at the Empire Mega Mall (MG Road) and at Bharath Mall (Opposite KSRTC Bus Stand, Bejai). The outlets offer the youth a good hangout and a place to chill.
Or if you're game for just plain filter coffee without the extra hype, try out any of the Udupi cafes. Like the Taj Mahal hotels at Car Street, Hampankatta and Town Hall areas.
Alcohol
And yes... if you're looking for that perfect night out with friends over a couple of beers or vodka, you can either buy your liquor from the many wineshops around - for example, HI-SPIRITS (Bendoorwell-Kankanady) or you can check out the various resto-bars/lounge bars in the city. Some of the famous ones include:
The Liquid Lounge (Balmatta Road - the general youth hangout!)
Pegasus (Jeppinamogaru - near Fisheries College). It's very expensive but is a great place to hang out.
Kainos (at Abhiman Residency - Bunts Hostel Area)
Zero Degree at the Pailands Plaza (above Jimmy's Supermarket - Falnir Road).
Village (Yeyyadi road)
Amazon (Empire mega mall, M.G.Road Lalbagh)
Mangala Bar n' Restaurant (Opp. Retreat House, Valencia)
Froth on Top (Balmatta)
Wine Gate (Balmatta)
Sleep
Hotel Surya. reens compund, balmatta road. 824-2425736/46, 4253853. bar & restaurant attached, Spacious rooms, good ventilation21
Budget
There is no shortage of budget hotels in Mangalore. K S Rao road has many affordable hotels. Note that the old favorite of budget travellers, Woodside, has closed down and the property has been sold.
Hotel Blue Star. S 239for single. pretty sketchy... go for it if you want.
Hotel Roopa. S 111 for single.
Ganesh Mahal.
Vasanth Mahal.
Woodlands. ear Bunts Hostel Circle. owards Jyothi talkies. Drive In Restaurant.
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Ganesh Prasad. anesh Prasad Building, K S Rao Road. 824-2440418/1396/1397. s.230+.
Ayodhya. Near P V S Circle. good place to stay & is very conveniently located. has a decent vegetarian restarunt Ram Bhavan.
Vishwa bhavan. . S. Rao Road. pposite Indian Bank. Offers pure vegetarian, Udupi-Brahmin style food. Clean Food. Rs. 17/meal....
Dhanyavad.
Hotel Usha.
Rajadhani.
Yash Arcade. pposite the Mangalore Bus Stand near the Adlabs theatre. s. 500. Excellent quality doubles.
Mid-range
There are many midrange hotels in Mangalore.
Kumar's International.
Prestige.
Collectors Gate.
Hotel Hindusthan.
Hotel Momtaz.
Saptagiri International.
Vimalesh Interna.
Royal Park.
Navaratna.
Sulthan Hotel.
Splurge
Kumar's International. bendorewell main road. pp. colaco hospital. 824-2225871. ww.hotelkumarsintl. 4 hrs. 4hrs. s750-Rs1,680.
Taj Manjarun. ld Port Road, Mangalore. ear State bank. 91-824-6660420. ttp://www.tajhotels.com/Business/Manjarun%20Hotel,MANGALORE/default.htm. s.2016-Rs.6720. anjarun.mangalore@tajhotels.com. 91-824-6660585. while the hotel itself is not-bad, the surroundings are definitely smelly and sub-par.
Hotel Poonja International. .S. Rao Road, Mangalore. 91-824-2440171. nfo@hotelpoonjainternational.com. 91-824-2441081. s.672-Rs.3360. ttp://www.hotelpoonjainternational.com/.
Goldfinch Hotel. ear Woodlands Hotel. ttp://www.goldfinchhotels.com. I liked this place - nice ambiance and in a nice area.
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Summer Sands Beach Resort. hotamangalore Ullal 575020. ummersands@gmail.com. 91-824-2467690. 91-824-2467693. 2 noon" Check out="11am. s.3000-Rs.14000. ww.summer-sands.com.
Nalapad Residency. s.650-Rs.1750. ttp://www.nalapad.com.
Moti Mahal. alnir Road, Mangalore. s.518-Rs.2415. ww.motimahalmangalore.com.
Shobaram Residency. ww.shobaramgroup.com. . s.54.21-Rs.158.74.
Navaratna Palace. 824.
Abhiman Residency. ear Bunts Hostel. 918242446304.
Srinivas. ear Ganapathi High School Road, Hampankatta, Mangalore. s.452-Rs.1017.
Hotel Mangalore International. /. .S Rao Road, Mangalore. /. /. /. /. /. s.599-Rs.1627. /. /.
Hotel Deepa comforts,Luxury business Hotel,MG Road .http://deepacomforts.com/
Lands Flavour,Adyar,Mangalore
Nalanda Resorts, Nileswar.
Bekal House Boats, Bekal.
Turtle Bay Resorts, Maranvanthe.
Stay Safe
Malaria is endemic in Mangalore. So, don't forget to carry your mosquito repellant creams, mosquito mats, coils, liquidators, etc. along with you (let that be your first priority on your list of things to pack!). Consult your doctor for advice on malaria prophylaxis before you arrive in Mangalore. If you have the slightest idea of a fever with chills, rush yourself to a nearby hospital to get yourself checked.
Also, it is advisable to get yourself vaccinated for Hepatitis A (food-borne Hepatitis) in case you haven't been vaccinated already.
Three things will do more to prevent an upset stomach or other traveling aliments than anything else:
Always choose water from filters (Aquaguard water) or bottled mineral water, just to be on the safe side.
Carrying water free hand sanitizer is a must (Germ-X, Purell, etc.) Go ahead and eat with your hands like everyone else! Once you use your hand sanitizer your hands are cleaner than the silverware that was washed with water you don't want to drink.
Always choose foods that are steaming hot. Food is often prepared ahead of time so you want to see it cooked or see the steam coming of the food.
Many restaurants in Mangalore use Ajinomoto/MSG(a.k.a. tasting powder) and food colouring in dangerous amounts. If you are health conscious or are allergic to food colouring and additives you are advised to inform the chef while ordering. Among the hotels listed above Palkhi, Maharaj, Madhuvan/Village, Chicken Tikka Halal and Shetty's Kori Roti use MSG and food colouring. Almost all Fast Food joints in Mangalore and road side chinese stall use MSG and Food colouring.