Mangalore Guided Tour - Pick up from Pier

We will begin with a visit to Kadri Manjunatha Temple, which was built in the 10th/11th century. The Mangalore-style tiled roofs and courtyards are good examples of the traditional temple architecture of the area. The temple has several sacred bathing tanks which people visit before praying.

Next, we will visit a grand modern temple in Kudroli dedicated to Gokarnanatha, founded by the social reformer Sri Narayana Guru who promoted the idea that all people are equal before God. The temple complex is large, showing diverse influences, with many interesting legends displayed. It includes a marriage hall.

After visiting these two very different temples, we will drive through the city centre, seeing daily life in Mangalore. Our next stop is the bustling Central Market wholesale bazaar, where agricultural produce (fruits and vegetables) from the surrounding countryside is brought each day for sale. If you would also like to visit the flower market or the fish market, please let the guide know and they will add it to your tour.

For lunch we will go to a specialty restaurant to taste the famous Mangalore cuisine (you can have either seafood or meat-based or vegetarian lunch, depending on your preference).

After lunch, we will visit Saint Aloysius Chapel, which is a unique instance of Italian art in India. Built by the Jesuits in 1890, the chapel was painted by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni, and attracts thousands of visitors every year.

We will also visit a cashew processing factory. India is one of the leading producers, processors and exporters of cashews in the world, accounting for 65% of the world’s exports. The factory offers a tour of the sorting, cooking and packing process.