4-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Mangalore, India

  1. Day 1: St. Aloysius Chapel
    15 minutes (5.2 km) from Mangalore Airport

    The St. Aloysius Chapel is a magnificent church with phenomenal wall paintings, an extraordinary example of architectural perfection decorated with small framed paintings. Visitors can also explore the museum on the top floor, which showcases interesting scientific artifacts.

  2. Day 2: Kadri Manjunatha Temple
    8 minutes (2.8 km) from St. Aloysius Chapel

    Ancient Kadri Manjunatha Temple is a famous attraction of Mangalore. The idol of Lord Shiva which is around 1200 years old in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple attracts tourists. The temple also features a beautiful park, caves, and ponds where visitors can relax and enjoy.

  3. Day 3: Pilikula Nisargadhama
    30 minutes (13 km) from Kadri Manjunatha Temple

    Pilikula provides a vast Indian art and history collection for tourists alongside the Pilikula Biological Park, a vast green space, and a museum showcasing the region's flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy nature walks at the park or go for boating in the lake.

  4. Day 4: Tannirbhavi Beach
    35 minutes (16.5 km) from Pilikula Nisargadhama

    Tannirbhavi beach offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. The beach stretches wide, so visitors can relax, take a walk, enjoy the sunset, and play games. The beach provides activities like parasailing, beach volleyball, and beach walks.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. Aloysius Chapel (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Kadri Manjunatha Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Pilikula Nisargadhama (3-4 hours, INR 20/person)
  • Tannirbhavi Beach (2-3 hours, free entry)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 20/person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other charming attractions such as Manasa Aqua Park, Panambur Beach, and Sultan Battery. In case you have less time, remove Pilikula Nisargadhama from your itinerary and instead go exploring the Sammilan Shetty's Butterfly Park for an hour or so. Also consider packing light summer clothing, sunscreen, and hats or sunglasses to protect against the sun if you are visiting in the summer.

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