I am a Thalassophile-Lover of the sea. The infinite sea never ceases to amaze me. Having spent my entire life near the coast, the sea is something that always soothes my soul. This article is about the beaches and beach side resorts in Mangalore.
Mangalore is a coastal city in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. It is approximately 350 KM from the state capital, Bangalore. One can visit a beach in Mangalore on weekends for a dose of Vitamin Sea. Exploring a beach in Mangalore is one of the major attractions of the city along with numerous temples, churches, and parks.
To reach Mangalore from Bangalore, There are plenty of government and private buses from Bangalore (VRL, Sugama, SRS etc) that start from various locations in Bangalore. One can also take a train (new Kudla express) or a flight to Mangalore.
There are private buses available to travel within the city( Bus numbers 45 ,56 15 from Mangalore). There are plenty of Ola cabs and autos available too.
Visiting a beach in Mangalore is preferable during the evening because Mangalore is really hot!!! To start off, visit the famous Pabbas ice cream parlor in Lalbagh (near KSRTC bus stand) and savor the yummy and delicious ice creams(Gadbad, Tiramisu, Chocolate dad and what not !!) It is counted among the best places to visit in Mangalore.
The first Mangalore beach is the thannirbhavi beach. This beach in Mangalore can be reached directly by road or by a ferry from sultan Battery. The ferry charge is Rs 40 per person (to and fro). It takes around 10-15 minutes by the ferry. You are greeted by the canopy of shore pines and food shacks on the way to the beach. This beach in Mangalore is one of the silent and less crowded beaches of the city, making it the best beach in Mangalore. One can either take some fun rides (banana ride, quad bikes) or enjoy the pristine beach and spend some time taking pictures :). You can also try seafood and charmuri from the shacks.
Return to Sultan battery by the ferry to visit the next beach -Panambur Beach. It is the most popular beach in Mangalore and is always crowded. The famous kite festival and the airshows happen here. One can go for parasailing or a horse or camel ride at the beach. If you are crowd friendly person, this beach in Mangalore is the perfect place to be. The sea is calmer here and it is easier to play in the water.
The next beach in Mangalore in the beach hopping series is the Sasihithlu Beach. This beach in Mangalore is a bit secluded and a hidden gem. Not many visitors come here. This is the best beach to unwind and let the child in you out. Relax and enjoy the tranquillity of Sasihithlu beach. Although, travelling from Mangalore to Sasihithlu, NITK beach comes first, I would suggest visiting the Sasihithlu beach first and then visit the NITK beach for the sunset.
Last but not the least is a visit to the famous NITK beach and the lighthouse. It is situated on the highway NH 66, towards Udupi. It is famous for the Sadashiva temple, the lighthouse, and the beach. The Sadashiva temple has been featured in some movies too. Also one must visit the lighthouse to view the 360-degree panoramic view of the city. The view from the top is breathtaking. The lighthouse closes at 6 PM. So make sure you get your tickets (INR 10) and visit it.
Watch the mesmerizing sunset on the shore. On the way back, visit the Sadashiva temple and get the blessings of Lord shiva.
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