5 Tranquil Beaches in Mangalore

Many people, locals and tourists both included, visit this private beach in Mangalore daily. The wonderful views and the lively ambience are two big reasons for the beach’s high popularity. But if we have to pinpoint the major attraction here, that will be the many activities organized here. And when we say ‘many activities’, we mean it! In the first category, we have all the watersports! Jet-skiing, motorboat rides, parasailing, banana rides, water scooter rides and surfing. Next, we have camel rides, buggy rides and horse rides! No, the list doesn’t end here! In fact, we have two more surprises for you!

The first one is the International Kite Festival the beach hosts. If you come during the festival, you will see a large crowd, even foreign tourists and a sky dotted with colourful kites. The second surprise is the carnival. Every year, in the month of December, a carnival takes place on the beach. With different games, competitions, displays of art and loads of local food, you will have a memorable time! But all these attractions are not the only factors for this beach being on the list of the top beaches in Mangalore. The most significant factor is the fact that even after being crowded most of the time, the beach is very well-maintained and one of the cleanest beaches in the country!

If you want to spend some time in close proximity to nature, don’t think any more and just visit Tannirbhavi Beach. It is one of the most popular beaches of Mangalore for its natural allure. The long stretch of golden sand against the calm azure water creates the perfect beach view! Sit down on the sand or any of the benches on the beach and let the views do the wonders! In case you want to explore the adventurous side of the beach, you will have plenty of options!

Swimming is not advisable at the beach. But you can indulge in thrilling water sports. Boating, motor boating, surfing, kayaking, jet-skiing, opt for whatever excites you and get the perfect chance to explore the beauty of the Arabian Sea and also some portions of the Malabar coastline! There is another suggestion from our end! The beach houses the Tannirbhavi Tree Park. Pay the tree park a visit. It is spread across 15 hectares of land where you can spot many faunas distinctive to the Western Ghats and many different kinds of plants as well!

Next, we have another name from the list of the cleanest beaches of Mangalore. And guess what, it is blessed with a tranquil environment! There is no doubt why this beach is a favourite among couples and couple or not, you should definitely pay a visit to this beach. Just come here, relax on the beach and soak in the surrounding calm! While you do so the beautifully shaped rocks sitting on the coastline will catch your eyes!

When you are not relaxing on the sand, you can go for a swim or surfing in the clear blue water here. If you don’t want to go in the water, let’s explore the beach more and start with the lighthouse. Remember, the lighthouse is open for visitors from 4 pm to 5 pm only. So, make sure you visit accordingly. Another tourist attraction of Mangalore, the Sadashiv Temple is also located nearby that you can visit!

At a distance of 12 km from the Mangalore city center nestles the village of Ullal. In this village is our next destination, Ullal Beach. The moment you step on the beach, the view of the Arabian Sea will leave you spellbound. What else adds to the view is the long line of palm trees and casuarinas on the coastline. As you explore the beach more, you will see how serene the place is! You will also be impressed by how clean the beach is.

You can obviously spend as much time as you want, capturing the beautiful essence of the near Mangalore beach. But if you want, thrilling activities are also available here! A dip in the clear water is always good. Other than that, jet-skiing, speed boating, sailing and banana boat rides can also be fun!

The final Mangalore beach name on our list will take us a little further from the previous beach. 66 km from the city, to be exact! But we promise the journey will be worth it! The pleasant weather, the white sand, the pristine views and fun activities will ensure that you have the perfect beach vacation here. Here are more details on what awaits you at this beach! The coastline here has four islands, all beautiful and are must-explore! There is also the Udyavara River, which the locals call Malpe River! It adds to the overall charm of the beach.

Coming to the adventurous activities here! If you like water sports, you can indulge in jet-skiing, surfing, banana rides, water scooter rides, kayaking, white river rafting, speed boat rides and speed boat cruises. Trekking, rock climbing and rappelling are also organized here! Wait, there is one more thing that you will like to know about, the Spring Zouk Festival! It is basically a celebration of art, music, culture and food. This festival also showcases tribe cultures and their ways of life.

Which beach are you most excited to visit? Whatever you choose, your time will be well-spent. Because visiting the beaches and indulging in water sports are some of the most fun things to do in Mangalore.