Mangalore, the primary port city of Indias Karnataka state, has been a principal seaport for centuries. Mangalore is a city which is home to several ethnicities with a number of languages being spoken in the area. The city boasts picturesque scenery with coconut palms, undulating hills and quaint red-clay buildings amidst scenic streams and rivulets.
The city is named after the main local goddess, the Hindu divinity Mangaladevi. The Mangaladevi temple has been dedicated to this divinity. According to legend the Kerala princess Parimala was converted to the Nath sect and having been renamed Mangaladevi was deified as a goddess. In fact the many different communities of Mangalore have their own name for the city, but the city is popularly known by this anglicized form.
Mangalore has a rich and colourful history that stretches back to myth and legend. It is the setting for several of the great Indian traditional epics; it was ruled by the youngest Pandava, Sahadeva, in the Mahabharata, and was the kingdom of Lord Rama in the Ramayana. One of the protagonists of the Mahabharata, Arjuna also is said to have visited the area. Mangalore was ruled by a succession of Indian dynasties prior to becoming a part of the British Empire.
Mangalore developed rapidly in the 1970s, with the establishment of a major port. The city experienced brisk progress in the latter decades of the 20th century, becoming a hub for commerce, business and information technology.
The city is a fascinating place in which to spend a holiday, with traditional and colonial-influenced architecture as well as a multitude of local festivals and celebrations that are unique to the area.
Golf enthusiasts will be delighted by the Pilikula Nisargadhama, a well laid out course that features challenging narrow fairways. This golf course has been designed with optimal use of the land, amidst delightful pristine surroundings; the adjoining wildlife sanctuary and gardens are an ideal venue for a family excursion.
The Chikmagalur Golf Club situated at the foot of spectacular mountains, was designed by renowned designer Phil Ryan. The exquisite design is the result of painstaking layout and construction, with every visitor experiencing a sense of fulfillment and a desire to return.
When selecting one of the
Mangalore hotels, the discerning traveler will choose
The Gateway Hotel Old Port Road Mangalore. This comfortable accommodation provides well-appointed rooms and gracious hospitality assuring a comfortable stay.
