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Mangaluru city skyline and landmark view, Karnataka, India

Mangaluru Travel Guide 2026

Your complete guide to Top 10 restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Mangaluru. Things to Do, Eat & Stay — plus curated category hubs for Karnataka, India.

Coastal city where ports, colleges, and beaches shape student and working life.

5 categories ¡ 50 listings

Quick facts

Pop. ~500k130 km² (50 sq mi)IST (UTC+5:30)IXEArabian Sea port; education and logis…

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Populationapproximately 500 thousand (2011 census)
Areaapproximately 130 km² (50 sq mi) (order-of-magnitude)
Elevationapproximately 20 m
Founded / establishedArabian Sea port; education and logistics hub
Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)
Nearest airportMangaluru International Airport (IXE)
LanguagesKannada, Tulu, Konkani, English

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At a glance

  • Last updated: March 2026
  • 5 active categories and 50 ranked listings.
  • Overall city score: 7.3/10.
  • Cost level: $$.
  • Top categories: Restaurants & Food (10), Hotels & Accommodation (10), Tourist Attractions (10), Best Neighborhoods (10).

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