Monday, April 11, 2011

Mangalore

Mangalore (State: Karnataka) is located at a distance of 350 kms from Bangalore. On the one side it has Arabian Sea, while on the other side there are Western Ghat mountain ranges. The city derives its name from the local Hindu Goddess Mangaladevi. It is one of the important port on the Arabian Sea. Its history dates back to 7th century and it has been ruled by several prominent dynasties. Today it is a major educational hub in India.


Major attractions here are:

Transport system in Mangalore include private buses, Government buses, trains, taxis and auto-rickshaws. The city bus service is operated by private operators and provides excellent connectivity through out the city and beyond.

52 comments:

  1. Very impressive mosaic - those buildings are amazing!

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  2. Stunning Temples! The architecture is simple fantastic.

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  3. Always lovely to see the cities and its sights that you share.

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  4. Mangalore is a place very close to my heart!

    I've spent a good 3 years there and have some wonderful memories that I cherish!

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  5. Nice place , thanks for sharing the photo.

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  6. Thank you for scenes from a far away land one I may never have an opportunity to visit other than through your blog. Thank you for posting!

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  7. Anonymous10:25

    Hi

    good information

    thanks for sharing

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  8. looks like a great place!

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  9. Nice Post Rajesh!. I had been to the Manjunatha temple in 2005.

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  10. Mangalore has many interesting buildings to visit !!!!!

    Rajesh send me your address on my private email I will send you the stamps, ciao

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  11. Mangalore is one of a place i wish to visit. I heard its pleasant always in presence of sea and western ghats mountains. Hope learning some more from you here and further. Good captures rajesh!

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  12. I've been to Mangalore once and it is a very pretty town. I stayed with one of my friends house which was on the bank of the big river(I don't remember the name). That was about 15 years ago.

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  13. Wow! The interior of that temple is magnificent.

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  14. wonderful mosaic and interesting contrast between the temples and the church. always nice to travel through India with you.

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  15. Fantastic post, with such gorgeous photos to see!

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  16. This looks lovely. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas! Have a great week ahead.

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  17. A wonderful look at your world as always, Rajesh! Wonderful captures of such lovely and interesting places. Would love to visit there myself, but your photos are the next best thing! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  18. every week you whet my appetite for a visit in india.

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  19. It looks wonderful - I can't wait to see more photos.

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  20. Lots of must see spots there.
    Thanks for the list.

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  21. I look forward to seeing more of the beautiful sites you've included in this great collage.

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  22. Your country is one amazing feat of architecture after another, and they are all beautiful. I really do like the trolley car. I is quaint and filled with local personality.As always, your shots are wonderful.

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  23. Anonymous08:40

    Looks like an interesting place to visit.

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  24. very informative but i think it is more than 30kms from bangalore for sure, a typo?

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  25. Nice to see people practising different faiths living together in harmony.

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  26. Magnificent carvings and decorations! I love historical places very much.Thank you for sharing.

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  27. Looks like a bustling city with many temples.

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  28. Very nice blog. I have enjoyed my travels around India.

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  29. beautiful pics
    good info on manglore

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  30. Its always interesting to learn about places I know nothing about. Thank you for the interesting post.

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  31. A lovely city! I'm glad they have good public transportation. I wish we did.

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  32. Mangalore sounds an interesting place to visit.
    The road looks unusually quiet. Is it always like that?

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  33. nice to see the medley of various castes in the form of their worshiping places.Always love my native city.

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  34. Great collage, Rajesh. Wonderful temples and nice church (the inside is so precious too).

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  35. Looks like a very interesting place to visit. I wish I could.

    An Arkies Musings

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  36. nifty as always.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  37. I wish someday i will have the chance to visit one of this places. nice place

    Visit Picture My World Tuesday

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  38. Fascinating. I'd hear of Bangalore but not Mangalore. And so many religious structures! I do like the buses...we need more of those here!

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  39. Looks and sounds like a fascinating place to visit.

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  40. Thank you Deepak for catching the typo. It is 350 kms from Bangalore. I have corrected it.

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  41. will you be covering Udupi n Kundapura in future posts?

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  42. Love it. A good friend and her friend were just there visiting!

    ABC Wed: M

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  43. Such a lovely place. Love to visit there one day. Great shots.

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  44. Masterful, not to miss any detail

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  45. The building looks amazing great shot

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  46. Mangalore
    (sound like Bangalore ;-)

    It looks very great there :)))))

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  47. Thank you all.

    Shrinidi: Yes, I will be covering Udupi, Kundapur shortly.

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  48. Anonymous05:30

    a lovely place.

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  49. Anonymous06:19

    Rajesh, your blog is one of the few which allows me to travel the world from my little home office. Bless you for all the beauty! Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/04/17/mmmmmmmms-abc-day-16/

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  50. Nice photos...I have been to Mangalore once...the place is called Ullal & it was quite a memorable trip:)))

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  51. Beautiful collage, I never knew Manglore was named after a Goddess!

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