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Tagore Park
Tagore Park is a recreation park situated in Mangalore in the state of Karnataka in India. It contains a lighthouse, with a height of 33 feet built in the year 1900. The lighthouse carries an acetylene light. It is located adjacent to Light house hill (LHH) road, one of the busiest roads in the city. Notable places nearby * St Aloysius College, Mangalore * Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore *Vijaya Bank Founders Branch, Mangalore * City Centre Mall, Mangalore *Goldfinch Hotel, Mangalore *Jyothi Theatre, Mangalore Gallery Image:Light House in Tagore Park - Mangalore.jpg, Lighthouse inside Tagore Park in Mangalore Image:Rabindranath Tagore sculpture at Tagore Park - Mangalore.jpg, Rabindranath Tagore sculpture at Tagore Park in Mangalore Image:Tagore Park in Mangalore - 2.jpg, Building behind the Tagore Park in Mangalore See also * Balmatta * Mahatma Gandhi Road (Mangalore) * K S Rao Road * NITK Beach * Panambur Beach * Tannirbhavi Beach * Ullal beach * Someshwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, with a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. History Pre-independence The Indian subcontinent has been ruled by many different ethnic groups throughout its history, each instituting their own policies of administrative division in the region. The British Raj mostly retained the administrative structure of the preceding Mughal Empire. India was divided into provinces (also called Presidencies), directly governed by the British, and princely states, which were nominally controlled by a local prince or raja loyal to the British Empire, which held ''de facto'' sovereignty ( suzerainty) over the princely states. 1947–1950 Between 1947 and 1950 the territories of the princely states were politically integrated into the Indian union. Most were merged into existing provinces; others were organised into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balmatta
Balmatta is one of the major commercial localities of Mangalore CBD region in Karnataka state of India. Balmatta Pre-University college, situated in this locality was built in 1912. It is one of the busiest localities and surrounded by Hampankatta, Kankanadi and Kadri, which are major localities of Mangalore. Balmatta is where the queen of England lives Major Restaurants Some of the hotels and restaurants at Balmatta include * Froth on Top * Kobe Sizzlers * Diesel Cafe * Big Bollywood Adda * Liquid Lounge * Kudla Restaurant * Pallkhi * Maharaja * Juice Junction * Cafe Coffee Day * Sizzler Ranch Balmatta * Zagor's Kitchen Image:Froth On Top Restaurant at Balmatta in Mangalore.jpg, Froth On Top restaurant Image:Kobe Sizzlers Restaurant at Balmatta Collector's Gate in Mangalore.jpg, Kobe Sizzlers restaurant Image:Diesel Cafe restaurant at Balmatta in Mangalore - 2.jpg, Diesel Cafe restaurant Image:Big Bollywood Adda restaurant at Balmatta in Mangalore.jpg, Big Bollywood Adda rest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aloyseum
Aloyseum is a museum on the St Aloysius College campus in Mangalore city of Karnataka in India. It was established in the year 1913. History This museum began in 1913 when an Italian Jesuit priest named Chiapi donated around 2000 different types of minerals, Herbarium and a collection of Roman coins. In 1906, the De Dion car was the first automobile that was used in Mangalore. It was imported to Mangalore by P F X Saldanha of the Highland Coffee Works. This car is one of the souvenirs present in this museum. The museum also has a collection of domestic and agricultural utensils used by the ancient generation. Exhibition galleries This museum contains artifacts such as stone age tools, postal stamps, Roman coins, pieces of the Berlin Wall, drawings of Antonio Moscheni, paintings of European artists, spears and arrows of Abyssinia, Neolithic The Neolithic period, or New Stone Age, is an Old World archaeological period and the final division of the Stone Age. It saw the Neo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadri Park
Kadri Park is a park located in Kadri Gudde (meaning "hill" in Tulu). It is the largest park in Mangalore. This park contains a musical fountain and has hosted the Karavali Utsav. The park is famous for flower shows in Mangalore. Accessibility Kadri Park is well connected by public transport. There are several city buses from the main bus stop in statebank and from other regions of the city. It is close to KPT Junction (one of the busiest junctions of Mangalore), Circuit House, Planet SKS (the tallest pure residential building of Karnataka) & All India Radio Mangalore. Distance from other major destinations: *Bejai Museum, Mangalore - 1 km *Pumpwell, Mangalore - 4 km * City Centre Mall, Mangalore - 4 km *Forum Fiza Mall, Mangalore - 5 km *New Mangalore Port, Mangalore- 7 km *Pilikula Nisargadhama, Mangalore - 10 km *Panambur Beach, Mangalore - 11 km * Tannirbhavi Beach, Mangalore- 11 km *National Institute of Technology Karnataka, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sasihithlu Beach
Sasihithlu beach also known as Daibittil beach is located in Sasihithlu village, which is situated north of Mangalore city, in the state of Karnataka, in India. Sasihithlu Beach is situated approximately 6 km to the west of NH 66, and surrounded by the backwaters of the Pavanje and Shambhavi rivers. The two rivers meet at the beach. It is close to Mukka, one of the fastest developing localities of Mangalore. This beach hosted the Indian Open of Surfing in 2016 and 2017. Educational Institutions nearby *National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore *Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Mangalore *Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mukka, Mangalore *Srinivas University College of Engineering & Technology (SUCET), Mukka, Mangalore Hospitals nearby *Srinivas Hospital, Mukka, Mangalore *Padmavathi Hospital, Surathkal, Mangalore *Venus Hospital, Surathkal, Mangalore *Atharva Hospital, Surathkal, Mangalore Accessibility Sasih ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someshwar Beach
Someshwar Beach ( Tulu/Kannada :''Someshwara'') is a beach located in Ullal in the city of Mangalore, India. The name 'Someshwara beach' is derived from the name of Lord Somanatha, whose temple is located on the sea shore dating back centuries. The beach is more preferred for walking or sunbathing, as the hidden rocks and currents along this stretch of coast make this beach unsuitable for swimming. The sea claims a number of lives every year as unwary swimmers are dragged by the current. Close to this beach there is a hill called 'Ottinene Hill'. On reaching the top of this hill there are views of Netravati River merging and disappearing in Arabian Sea. There is lush vegetation and number of medicinal plants that are naturally grown on this hill. Rudra Paadhe Someshwara beach is known for large rocks on the beach called ''Rudra Shile'' or ''Rudra Paadhe, Rudra is Lord Shiva and "Shile"'' or ''"Paadhe"'' means rock in ''Tulu language Tulu () in Kannada script, ml, à´ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ullal Beach
Ullal Beach is situated on the southwestern seaboard of the Indian sub-continent, adjacent to Ullal town, 10 km south of the city of Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Attractions are its picturesque stretch of Coconut trees, fishermen's lane, the ruined fort of Abbakka Devi and 16th century Jain temples. A resort is also situated nearby. The ''Dargah of Sayed Mohammed Shereful Madani'', who is said to have come to Ullal from Madina 400 years ago, is a famous dargah located nearby. Accessibility Ullal Beach is well connected by public transport. Ullal Bus Station can be reached from Thokkottu on the National Highway 66, provides convenient access to the beach. There are many city buses from statebank, Kankanady, Deralakatte and other parts of Mangalore city. The beach is very close to Ullal bus station and accessible by walk. Distance from other major destinations: *Pumpwell, Mangalore - 10 km *Mudipu Infosys, Mangalore - 14 km *New Mangalore Port, Mangalore- 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tannirbhavi Beach
Tannirbhavi beach is a beach in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in coastal Karnataka. Along with the beach, Sultan Battery, Tannirbavi Tree Park & the proposed Marine museum are also the tourist attractions. It can be reached either by land near Kuloor Bridge or by ferry via Gurupura river from Sultan Battery. Tannirbhavi (also spelled as Tannirbavi) is one of the popular beaches in Mangalore city, and comes second in popularity next to Panambur beach. Tannirbhavi beach has some basic facilities like lifeguards, proper toilets, a parking lot, a couple of small eateries and concrete benches. On the other side of the land strip of the beach there is a barge-mounted 220 MW power plant set up by the GMR Group. It is located at a distance of 12 km from Mangalore. Tannirbhavi Tree Park Tannirbhavi Tree Park is set up in an area of 15 hectares near Tannirbhavi Beach. It is an initiate by Karnataka Forest Department. The Tree Park ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panambur Beach
Panambur Beach is a beach in the city of Mangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. This beach is on the shores of Arabian sea and is credited as one of the safest and best maintained beaches of India. It is the most popular, well connected and the most visited beach of Karnataka. The beach is located in the place called Panambur 10 km north of the City center which comes under the administration of Mangalore City Corporation. As of now this beach is maintained by a private enterprise under the banner of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project. Other attractions include jet ski rides, boating, dolphin viewing, food stalls and is also known for its highly skilled and trained lifeguards who patrol the beach to ensure visitor safety. This beach has been popular for its sunsets, the port area and a picnic spot for tourists and locals alike and offers views of the sunset. The beach attracts visitors due to its close proximity to the city. The ships anchored out in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NITK Beach
NITK Beach is situated in Surathkal, the northern part of Mangalore city, Karnataka. This beach is also known as Surathkal beach. It is a private beach that was later named after the nearby NITK (National Institute of Technology, Karnataka). A lighthouse constructed in the year 1972 is very near to this beach. Educational Institutions nearby *National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore *Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Mangalore *Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mukka, Mangalore *Srinivas University College of Engineering & Technology (SUCET), Mukka, Mangalore Hospitals *Srinivas Hospital, Mukka, Mangalore *Padmavathi Hospital, Surathkal, Mangalore *Venus Hospital, Surathkal, Mangalore *Atharva Hospital, Surathkal, Mangalore Accessibility NITK Beach is well connected by public transport. There are several city buses(2,2A,41) from the main bus stop in statebank. One can also take the non-express service bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K S Rao Road
Karnad Sadashiva Rao Road, abbreviated as K S Rao Road, is a popular arterial road in Mangalore, India. It runs from PVS Circle at one end to Hampankatta on the other where it joins Maidan Road near Mangaluru Central Railway Station. This road is named after the indian freedom fighter Karnad Sadashiva Rao. Many commercial buildings, shopping malls are situated adjacent to this road. Shopping Malls / Commercial Buildings * City Centre Mall * Excel Mischief Mega Mall * Hotel Poonja International * Hotel Sai Palace See also * Mahatma Gandhi Road (Mangalore) * Pilikula Nisargadhama * Kadri Park * Tagore Park Tagore Park is a recreation park situated in Mangalore in the state of Karnataka in India. It contains a lighthouse, with a height of 33 feet built in the year 1900. The lighthouse carries an acetylene light. It is located adjacent to Light hous ... * St. Aloysius Chapel References Roads in Mangalore {{Mangalore-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahatma Gandhi Road (Mangalore)
{{unreferenced, date=February 2017 Mahatma Gandhi Road, M. G. Road for short, is a road situated in Kodialbail in the city of Mangalore, India. Like most of its counterparts in other Indian cities, this road is in the heart of the city and is one of the busiest roads in Mangalore, consisting of shopping malls, educational institutions, media houses, government offices, etc. M. G. Road starts at P. V. S. Circle and joins the Kulur Ferry Road near Lady Hill. M. G. Road was named after the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. Educational Institutions * S. D. M. Law College * Canara College * Shree Devi Education Trust Shopping Malls/ Commercial Buildings * Empire Mall * T. M. A. Pai International Convention Centre * Saibeen Complex * Hotel Deepa Comforts Government Offices * Mangalore City Corporation The Mangalore City Corporation is the municipal corporation responsible for overseeing the local administration of the Indian city of Mangalore and it's suburbs, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
