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Because of sandbars, large ships must anchor three miles out and tender passengers ashore to the New Mangalore Port, 10kms from the city.
Shuttle bus drops you off at a shopping mall in the center of the city where there are several taxis and tuk-tuks.
Cruise calendar for this port.
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The Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, 3kms from the city, is an important landmark. You could also visit Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple, located on the highest foothill, and dating back to 1086 AD. It houses what is said to be India's best bronze statue of the God Lokeshwara. While there, visit the stone caves on top of the hill called the Caves of the Pandavas.
The Mangaladevi Temple, is named after the princess in whose memory the city also got its name. You could also visit the St. Aloysious Chapel, atop the lighthouse hill, built between the 18th and 19th centuries, and see the beautiful paintings that adorn the walls of the church. Keep some time to visit the Kudroli Mosque as well.
Six kilometers away from the city, is Boloor, where you will find the Sultan Battery, built by Tippu Sultan and made of black stone. While it may look like a fort it was really a watchtower.
Sharing a taxi is a good way to see most highlights.
Pilikula nisarga dhama is about 12 km from city and is a tourist spot with "manasa" water theme park, animal park, boating, science center, arboretum,golf course etc., all in one place.
You could shop at the many malls and bazaars on M G Road, Hampankatta, Balmatta, Kankannady and Falnir. Try the local Mangalorean cuisine that includes typical Udipi dishes, as well as spicy coconut based seafood and non-veg curries. The city has quite a cosmopolitan choice of restaurants too.
The currency in India is the Indian rupee.
In the big cities, credit cards are accepted at retail chain stores and other westernized restaurants and stores. Small businesses and family-run stores almost never accept credit cards, so it is useful to keep a moderate amount of cash on hand.
Kannada, a language of the Dravidian family, spoken in southwestern India.
Internet kiosks are everywhere nowadays and they charge as low as as Rs. 10 per hour. Beware of using your credit cards online as many cases have come forward regarding credit cards thefts using key loggers.
List of public holidays.
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