Places to Visit in Mangalore | Best Places to See in 2024

Mangalore previously referred to as Mangalore, is named after the prominent deity Mangaldevi. Being a beautiful port city, Mangaluru lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Mangalore is situated to the west of Bangalore and the distance between the two cities is about 352 km. Mangalore has a tropical monsoon climate, having humid climatic conditions, just like any other coastal city.

Mangaluru is a major foreign tourist attraction as well as an ideal getaway for people from other parts of Karnataka, and neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. 

The city is an amalgamation of medieval Indian, colonial European, and Mughal influences. A picturesque beauty, Mangaluru is a historically important port city, making its mark in history since the first century. It is evident that the city stands testimony to its tumultuous yet glorious past. 

Here are the top 18 places to visit and things to do in Mangaluru in 2020!