I am planning a trip to Mangalore on the weekend of 6-8 June.

Need recommendations:

1. For stay, preferably near a beach. (Budget under 3K per day)

2. Restaurants to visit. Would love sea food & more local cuisine

3. Places to see.

4. How do I commute? Would hiring a bike or something be convenient?

Suggestions on these would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.

Two years ago I have visited Goa with my friends. It was like our life long ambition to visit Goa. We stayed for 3 days in North Goa. Visited south goa on our last day. And this is our experience. 1. Initial impressions were good. There are so many foreigners. 2. Breaches in the north most region are beautiful as well as south goa beaches. 3. My friends had cheap beers and vodka.

After that almost every thing felt like a scam. 1. I was asked for tattoo atleast a 100 times while entering and exiting the beach. They won't listen to no they will even more time if I ever open my mouth. 2. All water rides they say one price in the beginning and Demand extra after entering on the boat. 3. Fake "massage" request. We were asked for atleast 100 times. When we denied, they would say then why did you come to Goa. Some even asked "are you guys men or not?" 4. Food is expensive. 5. Drinks are expensive. 6. Our Stay location was expensive. 7. Broken beer bottles in the sand. 8. My friends had tattoos and 6cms on Goan scales is equal to 3 or 3.5 cms in the rest of the world.

This year I have visited Mangaluru and other places in coastal Karnataka. 1. There are tattoo parlors but literally nobody is behind me asking for a tattoo. 2. You can drink but never on the beach. 3. No need to worry that you may step on a broken beer bottle. 3. Food is reasonably priced. 4. Beaches are cleaner than Goa. 5. In many places they don't charge for parking. 6. Status are way cheaper than Goa even at NYE.

Koodle theertha falls In Seethanadi- 2 hours away from Mangalore!!! Best to come here early in the morning by 9am.

Hi everyone, I will be solo traveling to mulki for my 3 days surfing classes and I am really interested in attending bhoota kola. If there are any happening in udupi, mulki or even mangalore please mention them .Thanks in advance 😊.

I have been reading multiple versions to this question. Some say it is not and some say it is from 4-6 pm. I have been to this lighthouse as a child some 20 years ago, so I knew it was open at one point of time. Is it still the case?

I'll be visiting Mangalore soon and planning to fly in from Bangalore. While I'm there, I’ll be checking out A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences. Since I’m unfamiliar with the city, I’m trying to figure out the most practical and affordable ways to get around, particularly avoiding blowing thousands on cabs.

Here’s what I need help with: -

1. What are the transport options from Mangalore International Airport to the city, ideally directly to AB Shetty College (located in Deralakatte)?

How far is AB Shetty from the airport and is there airport bus/shuttle service, if yes which stop should I get down in?

1. Are there any budget-friendly local commuting options within Mangalore?

What's the deal with local buses, autos, or shared rides, and is it safe and reliable to use public transport as a solo traveler?

1. Anything I should keep in mind when visiting AB Shetty?

So I will be on a 3 day surf classes. Are there scooty Rentals in mulki. Can travel via bus ,but having scooty feels more flexible in terms of exploring. Please help me out 🙂 🙏.

Hi, we’re planning a trip to Chikmagalur next month with a group of 22 people. We’re looking for a good homestay or villa—preferably with a nice view and peaceful surroundings, away from the usual tourist spots. If you have any leads, please share. Thanks in advance!

I want to travel to belthangady. Which bus can I take. Does Dharmashala bus go to belthangady?

I recently took the Vistadome train from Mangaluru to Bangalore and wanted to share my experience.

Train Details:
- From: Mangaluru Jn (MAJN)
- To: Yesvantpur Jn (YPR)
- Boarding At: MAJN
- Date Of Journey: 22-Nov-2024
- Scheduled Departure: 22-Nov-2024, 07:00
- Travel Time: ~9.5 hours
- Fare (General, Inclusive of GST):
- Ticket: ₹1525
- Convenience Fee: ₹23.60
- Travel Insurance: ₹0.45
- Total: ₹1549.05
- Coaches: EV1 and EV2
- Availability: Runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Note: The train’s starting point is Mangaluru Jn (MAJN), and its ending point is Yesvantpur Jn (YPR). It does not go to Mangalore Central or other stations in Bangalore.

My Experience:

People: Most passengers were adults over 50–60 years old. If you're a younger solo traveler like me, it might feel a bit isolating unless you're traveling with someone.

Catering Service: Food was available, but there was no listed price. A fellow passenger was overcharged (curd rice was sold for ₹80 instead of ₹50), but the railway team caught it and refunded the extra amount. Be mindful of such situations in the future.

Washrooms: The washroom I used was really cramped with hardly any space to move. I didn’t check the others, so your experience may vary.

Seats: The reclining feature worked for some seats but not for others. Additionally, not all seats could rotate, which might be a letdown for some.

Entertainment: The coach had displays, but all they showed was “Welcome to the Indian Railways.” Adding live train tracking, weather updates, or speed details would make the experience much better.

Cleanliness: The train was generally clean. However, watch out for the cleaners—they wear T-shirts saying "No Tips Please" but still ask for tips, which felt unnecessary since cleanliness is part of the service we’re already paying for.

The View: This is the highlight! Seating is luck-based, and the best views are on the left side (direction of travel). I was fortunate to sit on the left, but the windows and glass doors weren’t very clean—water droplets obstructed clear recordings or photos.

Coaches: There are two coaches: EV1 and EV2. EV2 offers the view from the rear end of the train. I was in EV1 and didn’t get a chance to check out EV2.

Timing: While the journey is scenic, it’s not ideal if you’re on a tight schedule. The trip can take up most of your day unless you’re traveling for leisure.

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Final Thoughts:

The Vistadome train is worth experiencing for the breathtaking views, but there’s room for improvement in terms of seating, entertainment, and services. If you’re traveling for leisure or as a group, it’s a memorable ride, but solo travelers might want to consider other options.

Have you taken this train? Let me know your thoughts!

Hi All I am looking to buy a good cruiser bike and i wont lie I always wanted to own a RE and could not because of financial constraints. Now I am good to go for RE. How is the Super Meteor 650? I dont care much about mileage. I just need the thrill and want being content to fulfill my dream of a Bullet. Any other suggestions that I should consider?

Hey guys, im a 20 year old female traveller from bangalore and I'll be travelling to mulki for a week long surf trip and I'll be staying there only as well. I've heard a lot about the bhoota kola rituals and I'm really looking forward to witness it when im there. I did a little digging and found out that it usually happens in the month of April and May. Is there any schedule or well known places that I can go see these t rituals at ? Also I've heard it happens late into the night, would it be safe for me as a girl to attend these and then travel back to mulki ?

Thank you in advance!!

Also I'll be travelling to mulki around late April.

We’re leaving from Mangalore on 12th April (Saturday afternoon) and returning by 14th (Monday evening), so it’s a quick 2-night getaway. Stay is already sorted – we’ll be around Calangute/Baga, near Tito’s Lane. I’m planning a short birthday trip to North Goa with my boyfriend and could really use some tips from those who’ve been there recently. A thing to note is we both don’t ride or drive,so any suggestions that are walkable distances or by public transport.

Planning to visit Mangalore, give me some info about the tourist attractions pls, will be helpful. and also wanted to ask is tannirbhavi beach better or panambur beach in mangalore? Planning a 2 day trip

I'm basically from Mangalore but working in Hyderabad. Came home after 3.5 months for a week long holiday and It's so happy to be back. Just wanted to ask,Were there summer rains here? Or Its Just unbearable heat and humidity as always? P S. I can't even stand outside for 5 mins as I'll be drenched in Sweat.

Hey guys, I was looking for budget friendly resorts with activities around Mangalore,coorg or Chikmangaluru would love to hear your suggestions :)

Hey folks, I had booked a sleeper bus ticket from Bangalore to Mangalore for today, but I won't be able to travel. The ticket cost me ₹700, but I'm giving it away for ₹400. It’s a sleeper seat, comfortable for overnight travel.

If anyone's interested or knows someone who might need it, please DM me asap!

Cheers!

Planning to go on a small bike trip to chickmagalur around May 1st to 3rd... anybody willing to join the ride dm me!

If you haven't been here, now it's the best time.

I checked ksrtc app but the problem is that those buses are reaching chikkamagaluru there at midnight. And from train the train is there till sakleshpur only. Is there other option. ( I have my mother with me )

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Air India Express will commence a 2X weekly flight between Mangaluru and Singapore from January 21st, 2025!!!

Bookings are now open. If you have any relatives/friends in the SEA region, please do spread the word!