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Thousand Pillar Temple
Saavira Kambada Basadi, a Jain temple in Karnataka, is well known across the world not only because it was built in 1430, but because of the remarkable pillars that are an integral part of the temple. The temples is also known as the Tribhuvana Tilaka Chudamani Basadi or the crest jewel of the three worlds.
Distance: 35.2km from Mangalore city.
Sri Krishna Matha
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is one of the most famous Hindu temple dedicated to God Krishna. Udupi in Tulu region is also known for Ashta Mathas of Udupi, Udupi Anantheshwara Temple and Udupi cuisine. The Udupi Shri Krishna Matha is an important religious center for the Hindus, and is placed among the principal pilgrimage sites in India. It is a conspicuous center of the Dvaita Vedanta Hindu philosophy that believes Lord Vishnu (the Supreme Soul) and the individual souls have independent existential realities.
Distance: 56km from Mangalore city.
Karkala Gomateshwara
Karkala town is located about 60 km from Mangalore and known for list of natural and historical landmarks. Gommateshwara Bahubali Statue is the major tourist attraction of Karkala along with Chaturmukha Basadi and near by religious tourist sites of Sringeri, Kalasa and Horanadu.
Distance: 52km from Mangalore city.
Maravanthe Beach
Maravanthe Beach is the most beautiful beaches of Karnataka state and a must visit place in India. The beach creates spectacular scenery with a road in between Arabian Sea and Suparnika River, only one of its kind in India. The beach has white sandy shores covered with flora and there are plenty of private cottages and hotels, which are located on the shores.
Distance: 106km from Mangalore city.
St. Marys Island
St. Mary’s Islands or Coconut Island at the coast of Malpe in Udupi district of Karnataka, situated about 60 km from the industrial hub Mangalore. The island is knonwn for their distinctive geological feature and listed under 26 Geological Monuments of India. The columnar basaltic (Volcanic) rock formations are the prominent attractions in St.Mary’s Islands.
Distance: 65.2km from Mangalore city.
Bekal Fort
Bekal Fort and and Chandragiri Fort in Kasaragod District of Kerala is located 67 km from Mangalore city. The Bekal Fort is the largest fort in Kerala and one of the must visit place around Mangalore. It rises to 130 feet above sea level and is situated on a headland spanning 35km. Much effort has been put to develop a beautiful beach here called the Bekal Fort Beach.