Dakshina Kannada District

Dakshina Kannada district is located in the state of Karnataka in India, with its headquarters in the coastal city of Mangalore. It is part of the larger Tulu Nadu region. The district covers an area nestled in between the Western Ghats to its east and the Arabian Sea to its west. Wikipedia.
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Top destinations in Dakshina Kannada District

Mangalore
1. Mangalore
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Kateel Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, and more
Gokarna
2. Gokarna
65% as popular as Mangalore
Visit Paradise Beach, Kudle Beach, and more
Subramanya
3. Subramanya
11% as popular as Mangalore
Known for Kukke Shree Subramanya Temple, Kumara Parvatha, and more
Dharmasthala
4. Dharmasthala
7% as popular as Mangalore
Check out Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala, Dharmasthala Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple, and more
Someshwar
5. Someshwar
3% as popular as Mangalore
Visit Someshwara Temple and more
Moodabidri
6. Moodabidri
1% as popular as Mangalore
Known for Thousand Pillars Temple, Sri Somanatheshwara Cave Temple, and more
Belthangady
7. Belthangady
1% as popular as Mangalore
Check out Jamalabad Fort, Bandaje Arbi Falls, and more
Bantwal
8. Bantwal
0% as popular as Mangalore
Visit Sri Karinjeshwara Temple, Narahari Parvata, and more
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Top attractions in Dakshina Kannada District

Om Beach
1. Om Beach
4.5
(6596)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Sand-&-rock beach with road access amid forested hills draws both party people & religious pilgrims.
Kudle Beach Rd
2. Kudle Beach Rd
4.5
(192)
Notable street
Outdoor Activities
Coastal access road in a resort area with several hotels, elevated viewpoints & yoga retreats.
Kudroli
3. Kudroli
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Kudroli is a locality in the city of Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Kudroli is just 2 km from the heart of the city. Wikipedia.
Panamburu Beach
4. Panamburu Beach
4.2
(15475)
Outdoor Activities
Event venue
Tranquil beach featuring a broad stretch of sand & a lighthouse with views from the top.
Tannirbhavi Beach
5. Tannirbhavi Beach
4.5
(2958)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
This sizable sandy beach accessed by bridge or ferry offers a tranquil environment & lifeguards.
Kadri Shree Manjunatha Temple
6. Kadri Shree Manjunatha Temple
4.8
(11000)
Hindu temple
Sights & Landmarks
Hindu temple, founded in the 10th or 11th century, with bronze statues & annual festivals.

Other notable attractions

Gokarna Main Beach
Public beach
Outdoor Activities
Popular with locals & pilgrims, this long sandy beach near a prominent temple has sunset views.
Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple
Hindu temple
Sights & Landmarks
Backdropped by mountains, this famous Hindu temple & pilgrimage site honours the lord of serpents.
St. Aloysius Chapel
Chapel
Sights & Landmarks
Completed in 1885, this grand Christian chapel features many notable frescos by an Italian artist.
Shri Mahabaleshwara Temple (Gokarna)
Hindu temple
Sights & Landmarks
Monumental, centuries-old Hindu temple complex featuring multiple shrines & a central tower.
Sri Durgaaparameshwari Temple, Kateel
Hindu temple
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred temple situated by the Nandin River, devoted to the goddess Durga Parameshwari.
Mahatobhara Sri Mangaladevi Temple
Hindu temple
Sights & Landmarks
Vibrant 9th-century Hindu temple featuring a multi-level gateway, compound walls & numerous shrines.
Sultan Bathery
Historical place
Sights & Landmarks
Sunset viewing is popular at these remains of an 18th-century watchtower on the water.
Pilikula Nisargadhama
Zoo
Nature & Parks
Scenic tourist locale offering an artisan's village, a lake, zoo, water park & botanical gardens.
Paradise Beach
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Small, isolated & undeveloped sand-&-rock beach, reachable via a hiking trail or boat.
Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy Temple
Hindu temple
Sights & Landmarks
Religious pilgrims travel to this serene, 800-year-old temple honoring several Hindu deities.

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