Why go
- City in Karnataka, India.
- Served by Mangaluru International Airport (IXE).
History
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.
Where to stay
Nayar Kudru, Kasba Bengre, Thannirbavi, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575010, India · islanddreamsresort.in
Yekkur Bridge, NH66, Road, 2nd Cross Rd, opp. Fisheries College, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India · ajgrandelite.com
Old Port Rd, Bunder, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India · vivantahotels.com
Yeyyadi Rd, Konchady, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575008, India · heritagevillas.co.in
Shanker Vittal HQ, Nandigudda Rd, Attavar, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India · theavatarhotel.com
Near, Pumpwell Cir, Nanthoor, Road, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India · rakrooms.in
Bunts Hostel Rd, near Jyoti Circle, opposite Woodlands Hospital, Balmatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India · goldfinchhotels.com
Inland Avenue, bldg, MG Rd, opposite Sanjeev Shetty sliks, Ballalbagh, Lalbagh, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India · hotelinavenue.com
Pilikula Nisarga Dhama, Mudushedde, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575028, India · manasawaterpark.com
Ladyhill, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575006, India · hoteltheseaview.com
1009/14, opp. Alake Road, Kudroli, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India · oyorooms.com
Ward No. 29, Door No. 5, 7-508/31, Navabharath Cir, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India · treebo.com
QH center, Falnir Rd, Kankanady, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India · treebo.com
Citywalk complex, Next to P. V. Pai, Nellikai Rd, near State Bank, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India · hotelcitywalk.com
Creek Galaxy, Indiana Hospital Rd, Pumpwell, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India · hotelheraa.com
0 NH 66, Kuntikan, Bejai, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India · laxmanresidency.com
VR7W+HCR, Railway Station Rd, Attavar, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India · metroplazahotel.in
Green Compound, Balmatta Rd, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India · hotelsuryamlr.com
Near, Bunts Hostel Rd, Boloor, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India · ajgrand.com
MG Rd, Tilak Nagar, Boloor, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India · hoteldeepacomforts.in
VRCR+MQJ, KSR Road, opposite Citi center mall, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India · saipalacehotels.com
Karunadham Complex, Karuna Residency, KSR Road, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India · hotelkarunaresidency.com
Kankanady Bypass Rd, Kankanady, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India
Maidan 1st Cross Rd, opp. CLOCK TOWER, above Fathima Traders, Bhavathi, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India
Dwaraka Complex, Arya Samaj Rd, behind barat petrol pump, Balmatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India
VRMR+P5W, Ballalbagh, Lalbagh, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India
Bejai - Kapikad Rd, opp. KSRTC Bus Stand, beside Bharath Mall, Lalbagh, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India
Kuntikana 1, Hotel BMS Pvt Ltd, NH 66, Panvel - Kochi - Kanyakumari Hwy, Lohith Nagar, Derebail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575006, India
KSR Road, opposite Prabhath Talkies, near city centre, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India
Don Bosco Hall Cross Rd, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India
Aysha Towers, KSR Road, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India
Indoor
Paramount West Gate, 5th floor, paramount west gate, Balmatta, Kankanady, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India · hotelparamountsuitesmangalore.com
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Deralakatte, Opposite K.S Hegde Hospital, Mangalore, 575018 · cafecoffeeday.com
Cafe · Includes A Party Hall Opening hours: Mo 09:00-23:00; Tu 09:00-23:00; We 09:00-23:00; Th 09:00-23:00; Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-23:00 ·…
Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Cake, Pastry, Milkshake, Fresh Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Panje Manjesh Rao Road, Mangalore,… · bakestudio.in
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:30-22:30
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Deralakatte, Opposite K.S Hegde Hospital, Mangalore, 575018
Indian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Saptagiri Complex Kavoor, Mangalore, 575015
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Ice Cream · ice cream · Mangalore · mangoberrys.com
Shawarma, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Seafood, Rolls, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · Hampankatta, Balmatta Rd, Near Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore, 575001
Juice, Dairy, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Juice/Dairy fast food
Roll, Fast Food · Roll fast food
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Italian, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Restaurant · Italian/Chinese restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: 9:00-21:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:30
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 14:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-21:00 · Mangalore, 575001
Pizza, Sizzlers, Burger, Steak House, Italian, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Parin Towers,Collectors… · kobesizzlers.co
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
Burger, Cafe · Burger cafe
Regional, Chinese, Indian, Snacks, Refreshments, Ice Cream, Juice, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Nithyananda Nagar, Derlakatte, 575018
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · Features: air conditioning
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · Mangalore
Pizza, Burger, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · PRESIDENCY SKY COURT PARKING Nandigudda Road,… · midnightbistro.in
Indian, Ice Cream, Juice, Burger, Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · gandhinagar, Mangaluru, 575015
Regional, Chinese, Fries, Noodle, Juice, Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe · Kudumal Ranga Rao Road
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · Empire Mall Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mangalore, 575003
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Features: delivery
Regional, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · Hampankatta, 36, Balmatta Rd, Mangalore, 575001
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Airports
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) 9.5 km to the centre
Mangaluru, KA, IN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Air India Express, Jet Airways, Air India Limited, Air Sahara…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Mumbai, Bangalore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dammam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Air India Express IX (737-800) · 6 routes: Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Mumbai, Sharjah
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, 737-800) · 3 routes: Bangalore, Dubai, Mumbai
- Air India Limited AI (A321, ATR) · 2 routes: Bangalore, Mumbai
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800) · 2 routes: Bangalore*, Mumbai*
- Spicejet SG (737, DH8) · 2 routes: Bangalore, Mumbai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Bunder
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
BMS Ferry Service
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
Bengre Kasba
Ferry terminal · 4.5 km from the centre
Sultan Batthery
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre
Bengare
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre
Bengre Ferry Line
Ferry route
BMS Ferry Line
Ferry route
Sulthan Battery Ferry Line
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mangaluru International Airport (IXE). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IXE has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Mumbai, Bangalore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dammam…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Bunder, 3.9 km); routes include Bengre Ferry Line, BMS Ferry Line, Sulthan Battery Ferry Line.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mangalore, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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