Panambur Beach In Port City Mangalore

Most hot and happening Panambur beach is located near the port city Mangalore. With glittering golden sands, blueish water, clean seashore, lip-smacking seafood, scenic backwaters, and dramatic sunsets make this place a hotspot among travellers This beach which is 12 km from the main town is sure to excite all the beach babies with a wide range of activities it has to offer. 

To your surprise, this is the only beach in India that is under the maintenance of the private organization. Undoubtedly, one of the safest and best-maintained beaches across India for a picnic or get together along with family or friends.

You can find some best water activities like jet skies rides, boating, banana boat rides, parasailing, surfing, dolphin spotting, etc. As this beach is maintained by a private organization, there are well-trained lifeguards and trainers who stroll around the beach making safety their top priority. Apart from this, you can also spot camels and horse rides that are bound to attract a lot of little kids to the beach. Night camping and partying are the main sought out activities in Panambur beach.

Name of this beach is derived from the word “ Panam” which means money or wealth. As this beach is near the port and has remained one of the major business centres, it also helped many people get rich, hence this is called “Panambur beach”.

You can visit the Panambur beach from November to March or during a kite festival or cultural carnival to experience the beauty of the place to the fullest.

Panambur Beach Festivals

Panambur Beach Carnival Festival

 Carnival festival is a 3 days event that takes place every year in the month of December. Usually, a tremendous crowd of 2.5 to 3 lakhs will visit this place during  festival. The whole beach is lit up with colourful lights and the place turns lively with lots of music, singing,  dancing, cultural activities. Parties, etc.

International Kite Festivals

Probably one of the most colourful events after “Holi”.In fact, you can spot kites with different shapes and colours dancing in the air to the tunes of waves. It is a great sight to watch and teams like England, France, Germany, Kuwait, Thailand, Australia, Singapore Turkey, Spain and the Netherlands usually participate in this festival.

Not to mention, the sand sculptures and boat racing events that attract a huge crowd.

How To Reach Panambur Beach

Of course, this place is well connected with public transport, as it is popular among the masses and near to port. You can hire a cab or hop into non-express service buses that are frequently available and go via Panambur beach from Mangalore main town bus-stand. After you get down near the bus stop, you need to stroll through for 1 km to reach the beach.

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