Mangalore (ಕುಡ್ಲ), Karnataka

Gokarnanatheshwara Temple in Mangalore, Karnataka, India


Mangalore (Tulu: ಕುಡ್ಲ/Kudla, Kannada: ಮಂಗಳೂರು, Konkani: ಕೊಡಿಯಾಲ್, Beary: ಮೈಕಾಲ) is the main seaport for the state of Karnataka, India. It is located on the coast facing the Arabian Sea, on the southwestern part of the state. Mangalore covers 132 sq km (51 sq mi) and has a population of 485,000 people (2012 estimate).

Named after the Hindu deity Mangaladevi, Mangalore has a long history that goes back to the time of antiquity. It was mentioned in both the Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Its first recorded mention was in AD 715. Due to its long existence, it has been ruled by various major powers including the Kadambas, Vijayanagars, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, the Portuguese and finally the British.

Being a seaport and trading hub, Mangalore has attracted various groups of people. The cosmopolitan city is demographically diverse, with different communities speaking Tulu, Konkani, Kannada and Beary bashe. Tulu is the most common language here.

After independence, Mangalore was part of the Madras Presidency until 1956, when it was incorporated into the newly created Mysore state. In 1973, Mysore state became the present Karnataka state.

Port-related activities are one of the mainstays of Mangalore's economy, along with agricultural processing. Three quarters of India's coffee exports pass through here, along with most of its cashew nuts.

Planning your trip to Mangalore

There are flights to Mangalore from Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai as well as international flights from Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Kuwait.

Places of Interest in Mangalore

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