Manipal Tourism and Travel Guide
Manipal (maṇipāl) is a university city located in the state of Karnataka in India. It is a suburb within Udupi city and is administered by the Udupi City Municipality. It is located on the rocky hinterland of the Malabar Coast of south-west India, about 8 km (5.0 mi) east the Arabian Sea. From its location on a plateau, it commands a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the east. Home to the Manipal University, the town attracts over twenty five thousand students every year. Manipal is also the international headquarters of Syndicate Bank. A regional Information Technology hub, Manipal has one of the highest densities of mobile phone users in India. The Manipal Press, responsible for printing the Harry Potter series in Hindi and other Indian languages, is also headquartered in Manipal.
Weekend Getaways from Manipal
Coorg
In the southern part of India lies the breathtaking hill station of Coorg. The district is officially referred to as Kodagu. In the last decade, Coorg tourism has caught the fancy of travellers who seek a mix of nature, adventure and culture. As a diverse country, India is home to numerous...
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Panaji
This is the capital of the state of Goa and is probably the smallest state capital. Panaji is also the headquarters of the North Goa District and is situated on the banks of the Mandovi River Estuary is the Tiswada Region. The more popular name is Panaji but Panjim is also a commonly used ...
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Mysore
Once the seat of the Maharajas of Mysore for six centuries, Mysore is now the third most populous state of Karnataka. But not much as changed in terms of its cultural ambiance and heritage, hence deeming it as the cultural capital of Karnataka. This city is popular for its year-round ple...
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