Tag: Top Places In Dakshina Kannada

Dakshina Kannada or South Canara is a beautiful district in Karnataka that is stuck between western ghats in the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. It is also called as Tulunadu by locals and port city Mangalore is the headquarters of this spellbound beauty. This district houses some of the prominent pilgrimage centers like Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya, Kadri Manjunatha, and Kodri Gokarnanatha. Besides this, there are beaches, trekking places, forests, mountains, waterfalls, etc,  which is bound to excite nature lovers and adventurists. Culturally and traditionally rich Dakshina Kannada is filled with Abundant history, with an interesting amalgamation of tradition and folk arts. Sports and art forms like Yaksha Gana, Tiger Dance, Kambala, and Cock Fight have been passed on from generation to generation. In fact, this post is going to deal with places you can visit and things to do in Dakshina Kannada. Places To Visit And Things To Do in Dakshina Kannada Best Beaches in Dakshina Kannada Ullal Beach Mangalore Ullal is a quaint little fishing village that is tucked on the southern banks of the Netravati river. There is a beautiful beach called Ullal Beach that is set amidst casuarinas groves on the coastline. Ullal beach has become a huge hit among travellers and locals due to calmness and serenity that surrounds this place in abundance. Palm trees all along the shores and 14 acres of lush green casuarinas groves forest provide a unique touch to this beach. Know More About:  Ullal Beach Tannirbhavi Beach Mangalore If you looking to have some me-time with a pinch of water sports and seafood while in Mangalore, then head to Tannirbhavi beach. It is a deserted beach that is tucked away in one corner at about 11 kilometers from the city. Tannirbhavi beach can be reached either through Kuloor