Mangalore Information


One should collect Mangalore information before traveling to this South Kannada city. Collection of information about Mangalore is necessary especially for people who are visiting the place for the first time.

One should know about the Tourist Information Center at Mangalore, hotels and restaurants in and around Mangalore, emergency services such as ambulance, police, fire station, hospitals, blood banks, banks, etc. and many other services available in Mangalore.

Tourists should also gather prior information on Mangalore attractions so that they can easily access these places. The first information on Mangalore that one should gather is the right time to visit this South Indian city. The best time to visit Mangalore is during the winter season.

One must also gather general information on the transport network of Mangalore. One can travel to Mangalore through airways, railways and roadways. The nearest airport is the one at Bajpe, which is 16 kilometers away from Mangalore. The three main railway services available here are the Hassan Mangalore Railways, Konkan Railways and Kerala- Mangalore Railways. One can easily travel through road as the city has a vast network of well-developed roads.

To seek the assistance of the police, one must dial up 100. Similarly, to get help from fire station one must call up 101. For any travel information on Mangalore, tourists can contact the Tourist Information Center at Mangalore on the following address:

Tourist Information Counter
Hotel Indraprastha, L.L.H.Road, Mangalore – 575001.

Tourists must also collect information regarding accommodation facilities in Mangalore. Some of the very famous hotels in Mangalore are Hotel Moti Mahal, Hotel Poonja International, Jotel Indraprasta, Circuit House and many others.

Last Updated on 21 September 2011