Mangalore Excursions - Dharmastala, Karkala, Mudabidri and Ullal

Confused where to go on the excursion trip from Mangalore. Wait chill, we help you to plan the best of your itinerary plan. We have included some of the sightseeing destinations around Mangalore which are worth visiting.

Dharmastala :

Located at the distance of 75 km from Mangalore, on the banks of the Nethravathi river, Dharmastala is a home to numerous sacred shrines of Hindu and Jain religions. Every day thousand of pilgrim throng to this temple to offer prayers. Earlier known as Kuduma, the temple has a rich history of over 800 years.

It is the same site where Manjuntha temple of Jain's is located. The major attraction for the tourists here the colossal monolithic statue of Bahubali. The Jain tirthankara and Lord Shri Manjunatha Swamy ( Lord Shiva) are worshipped on the same sanctified site in Dharmastala.

Please see to it that men entering the temple should be bare chested and wear proper long trousers. While being at Dharmastala tourists can make a visit to the Manjusha museum that houses a rare collection of Indian stones, metal sculptures, jewelery and local crafts produce. He museum remains open from 10 aam to 1 pm and 4:30 to 9 am.

Karkala :

50 kms from Mangalore, Karkala is a popular site of several important temples. It is known for the giant statue of Bahubali (Gomateshwara), which was constructed in the year 1432. Chaturmukha Basti, Neminatha Basti, Anatapadmanabha Temple dedicated to Vishnu are the other attractions here.

Mudabidri :

Mudabidri is one of the important Jain pilgrimage in South India. Mudabidri lies at the distance of 35 kms from Mangalore. There are total of 18 Jain monasteries located here, which are also known as basadis. The major attraction here is Tribhuvana Tilaka Choodamani Basadi, also known as the thousand pillars basadi. The main sanctum of Basadi contains an image of Chandranatha which is more than seven feet in height and is made of Panchaloha.

Ullal :

Ullal is a popular beach destination, located 12 kms from Mangalore. The long stretches of white sand, pine plantations and scenic environs make a must visit destination, if you are looking for secluded spot away from the city. Tourists can also pay a visit to the Jama Masjid located here.

Mangalore Port :

If you want you can also make a visit to the Mangalore port, located 10 kms away from the main city bus stand. But you need to take permission from main authority here.