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Top 10 day trips things to do in Mangalore

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  1. Mangalore half-day shore excursion with lunch, Mangalore1

    1. Mangalore half-day shore excursion with lunch

    · 7 hours

    Four hours by private vehicle — sights including Gokarnath Temple and Pilikula Nisargadhama; lunch focused on local cuisine.

  2. Half-day Mangalore city tour, Mangalore2

    2. Half-day Mangalore city tour

    · 7 hours

    Four hours by private vehicle — a drive through local markets, visit to Pilikula Nisargadhama, and a traditional coastal manor house.

  3. Mangalore highlights and Pilikula Artisan Village tour, Mangalore3

    3. Mangalore highlights and Pilikula Artisan Village tour

    · 7 hours

    Seven hours by private vehicle — Gokarnath Temple, Town Hall, a local market, and Pilikula Nisargadhama's Artisan Village, with insight into local craftsmanship.

  1. Mangalore and Cochin shore excursion, Mangalore4

    4. Mangalore and Cochin shore excursion

    · 14 hours

    Combined tour of Mangalore and Cochin with a professional guide, including pickup from the cruise pier.

  2. Full-day private tour of Mangalore, Mangalore5

    5. Full-day private tour of Mangalore

    5.0· 2 reviews· 8 hours

    Ten-hour guided tour exploring Kadri Manjunatha Temple, Mangaladevi Temple, Aloysius Chapel, and local beaches, including lunch with traditional Mangalorean cuisine.

  3. Day trip to Karkala and Moodabidri from Mangalore, Mangalore6

    6. Day trip to Karkala and Moodabidri from Mangalore

    5.0· 2 reviews

    A full-day tour by private vehicle featuring Karkala's Bahubali statue, the 1000-pillared Jain Temple in Moodabidri, and a local bazaar visit, with lunch included.

  4. Full-day private tour of Mangalore's highlights, Mangalore7

    7. Full-day private tour of Mangalore's highlights

    5.0· 1 reviews· 7 hours

    Eight hours with a private guide — visit a cashew factory, Kadri Manjunath Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, and the bustling Central Market.

  5. Houseboat cruise in Bekal with visit to Ananthapura Temple and Bekal Fort, Mangalore8

    8. Houseboat cruise in Bekal with visit to Ananthapura Temple and Bekal Fort

    5.0· 1 reviews· 7 hours

    Full-day trip from Mangalore — explore Ananthapura Temple, tour Bekal Fort, and enjoy a houseboat cruise on Bekal's backwaters with lunch on board.

  6. Full-day private city tour of Mangaluru, Mangalore9

    9. Full-day private city tour of Mangaluru

    4.8· 12 reviews

    Eight hours with a private guide covering cashew factories, temples, and the Central Market in Mangaluru.

  7. Mangalore highlights and Artisan Village tour, Mangalore10

    10. Mangalore highlights and Artisan Village tour

    3.7· 9 reviews· 7 hours

    Seven-hour guided tour covering Mangalore’s key sites and Pilikula Nisargadhama Artisan Village, including local markets and temples.

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