Mangaluru Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Mangaluru Guided City Tour
Beskrivelserne vises på engelsk.
- 7–8 timer
- Guidet på engelsk
- Straks bekræftet
- Privat tur
Højdepunkter
Explore the landmarks and heritage of Mangalore (Mangaluru) on a private full-day tour with your own private guide. Highlights include the cashew factory, Kadri Manjunath Temple, Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, and a visit to the vibrant Central Market, the city's main vegetable market.
Inkluderet
Det er inkluderet
- Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional English Speaking private tour guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Ikke inkluderet
- Food and drinks unless specified
Rute
Your day starts with morning pickup at the port in Mangaluru (Mangalore) by your private guide. Ride in comfort in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your first destination, a cashew factory (Sunday Closed), a signature industry of Mangalore, which is the largest cashew producer and exporter in India. Take a factory tour to learn about the process of preparing the cashews from sorting to cooking and packing.
A popular Hindu temple that dates to the 10th or 11th century. This Kerala-style temple houses a 1000-year-old bronze statue of Lokeshwara and Guatama Buddha in the Dhyani posture point to its Buddhist origins. Your guide shows you around the ponds, gardens, and ornate buildings of the temple complex.
Continue to Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple (Gokarnath Temple), which is devoted to Lord Shiva, and decked out with white marble floors, gold paint, and extensive murals depicting Hindu gods and goddesses. Minutely observe the carvings on the walls and the beautiful architecture. Surrender yourself to the divinity and the devotion felt in the air of the temple. After two hours of temple hopping, take a break for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).
Head to the Central Market to experience the colorful bustle of local people shopping for fruits, vegetables, and other household items. The market has hundreds of shops lining the narrow alleys inside the market and they sell an assortment of traditional items. traditional clothing, especially silk sarees. One of the things that is in great demand here is the Ayurvedic medicines and oils which are made from an assortment of herbs and spices. The food stalls outside the market provide a great excuse to indulge in tasty street food.
Built in 1885, is an important chapel for followers of Christianity in Mangaluru. A line of circular pillars holds aloft an arched ceiling. Oil paintings on canvas bonded to the ceiling depict the life of Aloysius Gonzaga to whom the chapel is dedicated. The Chapel showcases several magnificent pieces of artwork, crafted by Italian painter Antonio Moscheni.
Your tour ends with drop-off at your cruise ship port, Your Hotel, or other desired location in Mangaluru (Mangalore).
Afbestilling
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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- Billettype
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Udføres af
- Pacific Classic Tours India
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
How it compares in Mangalore
- Its from-price is 12% below the median of the 24 experiences we list in Mangalore.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 24.
About Mangalore
Mangalore, or Mangaluru, is a coastal city in Karnataka between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, with a busy port, red-tiled roofs and spicy seafood.
Mangalore sits at the mouth of the Netravati and Gurupura rivers on the Arabian Sea coast of Karnataka, its hillsides covered with palms and its houses roofed in the clay tiles named after the city. St Aloysius Chapel is decorated inside with murals by an Italian Jesuit painter, the Kadri Manjunath Temple is an old Shiva temple with bronze images, and the Sultan Battery is a watchtower built by Tipu Sultan.
Top-ranked sights in Mangalore: Kudroli Gokarnath Temple (Gokarnanatheshwara Temple).
