Uncovering Mangalore: Beyond the Coastal Staples
The Mangalore you never knew: hidden gems and essential experiences to unravel. Uncovering the Mangalore you don't know. The best of Mangalore – taste, tide secrets. Discovering the coastal city’s best-kept spots. Mangalore unveiled, exploring Mangalore’s best. Untold and unmatched, Mangalore reimagined to understand this coastal city.....
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Mangalore is located on the west coast of India, with Goa to the north and Kerala to the south. Mangalore is most famous for its pristine coastal beaches, historic and old temples, churches and mosques, and spicy coastal cuisine with a wide range of seafood. Many rate the range to be better than in Goa, as the bigger fishes arrive in Goan ports by boats, early in the morning from Mangalore. A tourist destination few are aware of. It’s now attracting many local and foreign tourists. Including travel and food bloggers and vloggers.
Mangalore has rich history. It was historically the capital of the Alupa dynasty, whose kings ruled coastal Karnataka for over a thousand years. The city is a healthy mix of old and new. Ancient structures stand in harmony with modern buildings. It’s a culturally rich place with old traditions kept alive. Kantara movie was a live example of this.
Mangalore highlights:
*Mangalore got its name from the local deity and Mangaladevi Temple. The Hindu goddess of Mangaluru, an incarnation of the goddess Shakti or Durga.
*Mangalore is known as the Gateway to Karnataka.
*Mangalore has over 1000 temples and most of them are over 1000 years old. There are many old churches and mosques too.
*Mangalore is accessible by road, rail, air and sea.
*Mangalore has a busy international Airport and Sea port, with foreign cruise ships calling from time to time.
*Mangalore is in the list of smart cities and one of the cleanest and safest cities in India.
*Mangalore is known as the "Rome of the East" because of its historical architecture and ancient churches.
*Mangalore is known as the Ice cream capital of India, with several major outlets offering a wide range of ice creams.
*Mangalore is an educational hub with students from all over India and abroad who come to study in Mangalore, Suratkal and Manipal from medical to engineering and other professional courses.
*Mangalore is the only city in India and probably in the world known by 10 names –
It is also mentioned in the ancient books and travelogue stories of foreigners, like in Greece, Arabia and others. The names are as follows:
Mangaluru, the official name in Kannada.
Kodial, the name used in Konkani language.
Kudla, the widely used local name in Tulu language.
Maikala, the name in Beary language (spoken by local Muslims).
Kaudal, the historical name in Urdu.
Manjiloree, the historical name in Arabic
Mangalapuram, traditional name in Malayalam.
Kodeyaala in Havyakka (spoken by Havyakka Brahmins native to coastal and parts of northern Kerala).
Manjarun, the historical name recorded in ancient Sanskrit texts.
Mangalore, the anglicized name since British rule, commonly known in English.
Tulu is the most spoken first language in Mangalore, spoken roughly by 35-50% or more, of the population. Kannada, Konkani, Beary is also spoken. Hindi and English are spoken and understood. Since Kerala is not very far, you find many Malayalees either settled, doing business, working and students studying in Mangalore. In recent years people from other states have settled here. Rajasthanis, Gujaratis, Tamilians and others have settled here.
*Mangalore is known as the cradle of Indian Banking. 5 major banks are from Mangalore/South Canara with their main/regional offices in Mangalore. They are as follows:
Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank, Vijay Bank, Karnataka Bank, Corporation Bank.
*Mangalore is also known for Medical Tourism with many top doctors, hospitals and clinics in and around Mangalore.
People from different parts of India, mainly from south, especially Kerala, Middle East/Gulf, and even foreigners from west come to Mangalore for treatment and surgery. The environment, cost and healthcare are the main attractions.
*Mangalore is also known for its virgin and Blue Flag beaches – The beaches are clean and less crowded as compared to other beaches like in Goa. Panambur Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach, Ullal Beach are close by.
*Mangalore is known for a wide range of seafood, vegetarian fare and traditional snacks. There are many popular and old restaurants serving a wide variety of seafood. Tourists and visitors love the cuisine. Some of the restaurants have the traditional ambience showing the cultural roots and rich history.
*Many people are tempted to compare Goa and Mangalore. There are many similarities between Goa and Mangalore. Some of them being, both are coastal cities, Konkani is spoken in both and Portuguese occupied both the places, but in Mangalore only for a brief period. Mangaloreans drove away the Portuguese with their aggressive posture. Queen Abbakka from Ullal was mainly responsible for driving away and not allowing the Portuguese to get a foothold in the city though they tried several times, whereas the Goans didn’t resist to that extent and were subdued by the Portuguese. Many attribute it to the easy-going lifestyle of the Goans. Many Goans feel, Mangalore is more developed than Goa.
*Mangalore is a multi-lingual city as I mentioned above. Languages spoken here are – Tulu, a local dialect, Kannada, Konkani, Beary, Hindi, English and Malayalam as Kerala is about an hour from Mangalore. Muslims in Mangalore and north Kerala speak Beary, a distinct Malayalam-based language influenced by Tulu. People are friendly and though from different religions live in peace and harmony.
*Famous Mangaloreans:
Mangaloreans introduced Udupi hotels in Mumbai. Udupi hotels all over India and abroad are mostly run and managed by Mangaloreans. They also introduced the famous vegetarian thali culture along with a wide range of delicious south Indian snacks like idli, wada, dosas with chutney and sambhar.
There are many Mangaloreans who have excelled in different fields and have made a name for themselves. Mangalore roots are linked to several prominent figures in the film, sports, business, industry and literature.
George Fernandes, the veteran firebrand trade unionist and former Defence Minister, KS Hegde, former speaker of Lok Sabha, Guru Dutt, the famous director actor, ahead of his time, Sunil Shetty, Shilpa Shetty, Rohit Shetty, Pooja Hegde, Anushka Shetty, Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, Isha Koppikar, Prakash Raj in films. Freida Pinto, the star of Slumdog Millionaire. Ravi Shastri, former captain and coach of Indian cricket team, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, current cricketers, Budi Kunderan, former wicketkeeper and dashing batsman, Prakash Padukone, legendary badminton player who won All England Open, Ashish Ballal, a reliable hockey goalkeeper, Vandana Rao, Ashwini Akkunji, sprint athletes and Asian Games gold medalist, Vijay Mallya in business and industry, BR Shetty, founder of NMC Health and UAE Exchange, Devi Shetty, renowned cardiac surgeon and founder of Narayana Health, Anant Pai, creator of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comics, often known as Uncle Pai, KV Kamath, the veteran banker, MV Kamath, former editor of The Sunday Times, Illustrated Weekly of India, Washington Correspondent for Times of India and chairman of Prasar Bharati, Aravind Adiga, author who won the Booker Prize for his novel, UR Rao, renowned space scientist and former chairman of ISRO, TV Mohandas Pai, former CFO of Infosys, Sandeep Chowta, music director, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, freedom fighter, Daya Nayak the encounter specialist in Mumbai Police and many others. Yours truly has a Mangalore connection too!
Kadri, Bejai, Valencia, Chilimbi and Falnir are widely considered as upscale neighborhoods in Mangalore. These areas feature high property value, luxury high-rise apartments and top infrastructure. You find beautiful homes, buildings, cottages, villas and mansions all over the city. Mangalore is an emerging top-tier choice for retirees and returning NRIs seeking balanced lifestyle, high-quality healthcare, and strong cultural roots and abundant greenery.
Mangalore International Airport (IATA: IXE) is unique and different.
Scenic and Unique Terrain:
Located in Bajpe, about 13 km from the Mangaluru city-center, it is famously known for being one of the few airports in India with tabletop runways, which are engineered on a leveled hilltop plateau flanked by steep valleys.
Vital Connectivity:
It is the second-busiest airport in Karnataka (after Bengaluru) and serves as a major gateway for coastal Karnataka, linking the region domestically and offering extensive international connectivity, particularly to the Middle East. There are plans to start direct flights to Singapore soon.
Modern Management:
Originally opened in 1951 as Bajpe Aerodrome, the airport is currently operated by Mangaluru International Airport Limited under the Adani Group, featuring a single integrated passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international traffic. It’s a well-designed and compact airport with modern amenities.
Aviation Firsts: It holds the distinction of being the first airport in Karnataka to feature two runways, as well as the first in the state to have a runway made entirely of concrete.
Comparison between Mangalore and Bangalore:
Since both the cities are in Karnataka, people tend to compare the two. Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka and Mangalore is the District Headquarters of Dakshina Kannada or South Kanara district.
Which city, Bangalore or Mangalore is better to live? It all depends whether you prefer a fast-paced life or a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Bangalore is more of a metropolitan city, and Mangalore is a growing coastal city. In a way Mangalore is better than Bangalore if you prefer a peaceful, coastal lifestyle, with lower costs and lesser traffic. Ideal for retired people. Bangalore with job opportunities and fast-paced, cosmopolitan mega-city with diverse dining, shopping and active nightlife is preferred by the active younger lot.
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