Tourism

Mangalore is located near the backwaters formed by the converging Netravati and Gurpur rivers. The city derives its name from the presiding deity Mangaladevi, the goddess of fortune. With an important port, this coastal town is a major commercial centre. It is a  centre for the export of coffee and cashew nuts. The city has a modern port now. The major home industries are Beedi's, Tiles, cashew and coffee curing and fishing.

Tourist Attractions Konaje Kallu Sultan Battery   Churches St. Aloysius College Chapel   Dams, Lakes, Beaches and Waterfalls Panambur Beach Someshwar Beach Surathkal Beach Ullal Beach   Fairs, Festivals and Events Aati Festival Tiger Dance Yakshagana   Forts, Palaces, Monuments and Museums Mahatma Gandhi Museum Shreemanthi Bai Memorial Government Museum   Getaways Dharmastala Karkala Kollur Moodabidri Ullal Venur   Mosques Ullal Juma Masjid   Parks, Gardens and Zoos Kadri Hill Park Light House Hill Garden Manasa Amusement and Water Park Pilikula Park   Shopping Mangalore Shopping Areas   Temples Kadri Manjunatha Temple Mangaladevi Temple