Mangalore Shore Excursion

7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

On this half-day tour discover some of the major sites of the port city of Mangalore. Get a feel of the daily life of its residents as you drive past local bazaars and markets. Visit the Artisans’ Village at Pilikula Nisargadhama and watch the artisans at work as they produce beautiful pieces of pottery, cane and bamboo products and handlooms. The tour will showcase the best of Mangalore.

Highlights:

A panoramic drive past points of interest, including Gokarnath Temple, Town Hall, and local markets.
Artisans’ Village at Pilikula Nisargadhama
A traditional manor house of coastal landlords

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food or drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Kudroli Gokarnath Temple

one hour

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for a tour of the city.

Drive past the major attractions of Mangalore including the beautiful Gokarnath Temple that is dedicated to God Gokarnath, an incarnation of the Hindu God Shiva. Another architectural jewel is the Town Hall building with its majestic columns. Go past colorful bazaars and the fish and vegetables market of the city.
Pilikula Nisargadhama

2 hours

After a tour of the city drive to the Artisans’ Village in Pilikula Nisargadhama. The cottages of the village are home to local artisans who are engaged in trades that have been handed down generations. Some of the trades practised here are pottery, weaving, carpentry, blacksmithy, oil processing, fish net weaving and stone carving. You can also see a conventional manor house of the coastal landlords. The intricately carved woodwork of the house is designed by skilled artisans to handle climate extremes.

At the end of the tour, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.

After lunch you will be driven back to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Mangalore Mangalore, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point

Mangalore Mangalore, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup points

Hotel Mangalore International
Royal Inn Lodge
Moti Mahal Hotel
Sharda Residency
OYO 17278 Hotel Srinivas
Srinivas Saffron Hotel
Capital O 24721 Sweven Stays
Woodside The Business Class Hotel
Falnir Palace
Hotel Abhiman Residency
Hotel Brigade Royal

and 37 more pickup points

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Shoes must be taken off before entering temples. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are highly recommended.
Pilikula Nisargadhama Artisan Village is closed on Mondays.