 Located along the Arabian Sea , the beautiful coastal city of Mangalore is one of the important centers of education and healthcare in India.Being situated at the foothills of the towering Western Ghats mountain range, with its rich flora and fauna, Dakshina Kannada is famous for its abundant greenery, natural splendour and scenic beauty.Mangalore is the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district, which is a flourishing hub of trade and commerce. The region has given birth to four nationalised banks and is famous for its traditional industries like cashew processing, tile manufacturing and beedi rolling. Having the only all-weather port ofKarnataka , the city is considered to the 'Gateway of Karnataka' and has many small and heavy industries. Mangalore is the only city of Karnataka state that is well connected by all four modes of transport - road, rail, air and sea.
How to Reach Us:
By Road :
The hospital location is about 3Km. from KSRTC bus stop, 2 Kms. from Mangalore Railway Station, 5 Kms from Kankanady Railway Station and 15 Kms. from Bajpe Air Port.
Travelling by Train :
There are trains connecting to Mangalore from places like Mumbai, Gujarath, Goa, Kerala, Chennai, Delhi, Calcutta, Kashmir, Orissa and many other places. “Mathsyagandha express” between Mumbai and Mangalore takes a journey of 15hrs.
By Air:
There are 4 flights between Mumbai and Mangalore which takes about 1hour flying and 2 flights between Bangalore and Mangalore. There are daily flights from Dubai and other Gulf countries to Mangalore.
Visiting Places around Mangalore
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Pilikula Nisargadhama
Pilikula is the popular name now for the pilgrims. It is about 10kms. from the Mangalore city. The Pilikula golf course is now fully operational and ready for use by golfers. Boating is also provided for the pilgrims. For the present only nine fairways and nine browns, with a total yardage of about 2800 yards, have been laid traversing the hills and the dales. |
Kadri Manjunatha Temple
The temple of Manjunatheshwara on the hills of Kadri is a very beautiful and popular temple in Mangalore. It is said to be built during the 10th or 11th century. It was converted to a complete stone structure during the 14th century. The idol of Lord Manjunathaswamy of the temple is called as oldest of the South Indian Temples. |
Sharavu Sri Mahaganapathi Temple
Sri Mahaganapathy Kshetra is an outstanding, religious temple of around 800 years. Since the temple is located in the heart of the city, locating and reaching the temple is very easy. It is at a walking distance from Hampankatta and also can comfortably reached by auto- rickshaws. |
Mangaladevi Temple
Mangaladevi Temple is situated in Bolar about 3kms from Hampankatta (the heart of the city). The name "Mangalapura" is actually owed from this temple name Mangaladevi. Now it became Mangalore. The temple is easily accessible by city buses, autorikshaws and taxis. |
Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple
Situated in the city of Mangalore, this beautiful temple is the abode of Lord Gokarnatha, another name for Lord Shiva. Compared to the other temples in and around Mangalore this temple was built pretty recently. |
Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala
Dharmasthala is known for it's beautiful surroundings and Sri Manjunathaswamy Temple. It is situated on the banks of river Nethravathi and surrounded by the lush green forests and hills of Malnad. It is in the Beltangady Taluk of South Kanara district about 75kms from Mangalore. Sri Dharmasthala which is one of the sacred places in South India and is a famous pilgrim centre. |
Sri Kshetra Kukke Subrhamanya
Kukke Subrhamanya temple is situated in the village of Subrahamanya lies in the Sullia Taluk of south Kanara district. The temple is situated in the heart of the village. It is about a 101KMS from Mangalore and can be easily reached by buses or taxis. This kshetra is situated in the banks of the river 'Dhara' which originates in the Kumara mountain and proceeds to the western sea. |
Sri Krishna Temple
Udupi is a divine shrine in the coastal region of Western Ghats. Situated about 60kms from Mangalore, it is a fairly large and upcoming town that was sanctum of Madhvacharya, the great Sanskrit Philosopher. The famous temple here, has a fascinating idol of Lord Krishna that is richly adorned with jewels. It is the center for education, social and religious activities. |
Sri Durga Parameshwari
Situated on the banks of River Nandini, amidst beautiful surroundings, is the spiritual energy center of South Kanara district. Goddess Durga is the loving and caring mother of the people of South Kanara. Surrounded by lush green fields and beautiful hills, Kateel has become a famous pilgrimage and a tourist center over the years. Kateel is located 30KMs North of Mangalore. Traveling to Kateel in the winding roads amidst green hills and valleys is a very pleasant and memorable experience. thousands of devotees visit Kateel daily to seek the blessing of goddess Durga. |
Kollur Mookambika
About 135Kms from Mangalore, Kollur has the famous Mookambika Temple at the foot of the Western Ghats. This is a well known temple in Kundapur taluq of Karnataka visited by pilgrims from all over India. It is situated at the banks of the never drying river Sauparnika. This attractive Mookambika temple with gold plated crest and copper roofs attracts thousands of devotees. |
Ullal Darga
The Ullal darga famous for Uroos fair has an interesting history behind its presence. Located about 10kms from the heart of the city the darga is easily accessible by buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis. The Darga to commemorate Saint Sayyed Mohammed Shareeful Madani, located in Ullal in South Kanara, has been drawing pilgrims from all faiths. |
Shri Shanischara Temple
Bajpe is a town in located close to Mangalore city in Dakshina Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is around 22 km from the heart of the city of Mangalore.
Shani is a Deva and son of Surya (the Hindu Sun God) and his wife Chhaya (Shadow goddess) and hence also known as Chayyaputra.
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St. Lawrence Church
Karkala is a city which is about 53kms from Mangalore. St. Lawrence Church at Attur, is about 7kms from the Karkala city. The erection of the ‘Mahadwara’ at Doopadakatte was inaugurated on 27th January 2002 . The Church was built in the year 1759 A.D. The whole year round the pilgrims come to visit the St. Lawrence Churchp. |
St.Aloysius Cathedral
St. Aloysius College Chapel is situated in the heart of the city on the lighthouse hill about a kilometer away from Nehru Maidan Bus stand. It is well connected by all kinds of surface transport. This architectural gem is a 'must see' for anybody visiting Mangalore. The Church was built in the year 1899-1900. The walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist Anthony Moscheni of Italy. |
Sultan Battery
This military outpost was constructed by Tippu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore in the year 1766 to prevent enemy warships from moving inland through the Gurupur river.
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1000 Pillar Temple
 The Tribhuvana Tilaka Chudamani basadi, as this Jain shrine is formally known, is the largest of its kind in coastal Karnataka and is considered to be the most ornate of the Jain temples of this region. It was built in successive stages between 1430 and 1516. The stone carvings of this temple are of high quality and never fail to impress the visitor. The 9 feet high bronze statue of Chandranath in Kayotsarg posture is very attractive. It bears the inscription dated March 27, 1430 . It is in this basadi that the rare Jain palm leaf manuscripts of 12th century A.D. known as 'Dhavala texts' were discovered. |
This beach is 66kms north of Mangalore and 6 km from Udupi. It is a popular picnic spot due to the pristine beauty and peaceful surrounding of its virgin beach. Between October - January is the best time to visit this place. The St Mary's Island is another delightful holiday destination. It is just a boat ride away.
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