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Mandu

Mandu or Mandav literally meaning the City of Joy is a small town in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India, now best known for a fort built by Baaz Bahadur in the memory of his queen Rani Roopmati. Between 1401 and 1561 it was the an important citadel of a Muslim rulers of central and north India. The citadel was abandoned more than 400 years ago, and it's now a town city but also home to a large ruins site more than 10 km long and 15 km wide. The temple dedicated to Shiva also attracts many pilgrims.

Understand
The citadel of Mandu or Mandav is perched on upon a rocky outspur of the Vindhya Range, at an altitude of 634 m. On the southern side it drops sharply for 305 m and merges with the Nimar plain, which is fed by the mighty Narmada River. The eastern, southern and northern side of the Mandu plateau is separated from the main Malawa Plateau by a deep ravine named Kakra Khoh. With a natural fortification, coupled with an amazing undulating landscape have made Mandu a favorite citadel for many a ruler, spanning over a period of thousand year.

Located almost at the centre of India, Mandu has played a leading role in shaping the history of the country. For centuries it has served as a frontier outpost for the north Indian rulers for their invasion into the Deccan or to ward of invasion from the south. Over the centuries the kings of Malwa region of central India, along with the Delhi Sultans and the Great Mughal Emperors have made Mandu their abode. They have constructed Mosques, pleasure palaces, hunting lodges, pavilions, tombs, gateways, inns and shops, all within the natural and man-made fortifications of Mandu. No wonder the Muslim rulers call Mandu Shadiabad, meaning the City of Joy.

Today the ruined citadel of Mandu along with its rugged but stunning landscape have transformed into a leading tourist spot and attracts tourist from far and wide. Mandu is also the only place in India where the baobab tree (a native of Africa) can be found in abundance.

Monsoon is the best time to visit Mandu as the lakes and the ponds will be full of water and the dark clouds creates a romantic atmosphere amidst the rugged hilly landscape.

Get in
Indore (95 km) has the nearest airport and railhead. Ratlam (124 km) located on the Delhi - Mumbai rail route is another option of getting into Mandu

By plane
Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore is the nearest airport. There are regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Raipur and Kolkata

By train
Indore, 95 km away, is the nearest rail head. Indore is well connected with the rest of the country by train.

By bus
Mandu is well connected from Indore (95 km) and Dhar (35 km). From Indore there are two direct bus to Mandu, the first from Gangwal Bus Stand (8AM) and second from Sarawate Bus Stand (2PM). The journey takes 3 hours. Alternatively one can make a break journey at Dhar. There are regular bus service from Indore to Dhar and from Dhar to Mandu.

By car
You can rent a car in Indore. The best route from Indore is as follows: Indore - Pithampur - Ghatabillod - Labour - Dhar - Mandu. The distance is approximately 95 km and the roads are in good condition.

Get around
Apart from a few isolated ruins the runs of Mandu are clustered around a small area.

On foot
The sites of Mandu can be scattered in different groups. Each of the groups can be covered on foot. But covering the entire area on foot is not possible.

By bicycle
Bicycles can be hired to visit even the scattered sites of Mandu. Hotels can arrange for bicycles. It is an easy and environmental way to explore the sites. At least two whole days are needed to cover the major sites on a bicycle.

By car
Cars can be hired, and are the easiest and quickest way to visit the ruins of Mandu. Hotels can arrange for cars. A whole day is enough to cover all the major sites in Mandu in a day.

Guides
Guides are available for whole sightseeing tours but most of these guides operate on a fixed circuit. Most of the major locations have guides at the spot.

See
The archaeological sites of Mandu can be classified in five broad groups:
 * 1) Central Group
 * 2) Royal Group
 * 3) Rewa Kund Group
 * 4) Darya Khan's Tomb Group
 * 5) Sagar Talao Group

Apart from these major groups there are several scattered archaeological sites all over Mandu. There are also several gateways leading to the fortified medieval settlement of Mandu.

Central group
As the name suggests, the Central Group is located at the very centre of the fortified citadel of Mandu. Today it serves as the main centre of Mandu town and houses its main bus stop. It is also refereed to as the Village Group. It has four archaeological sites, Ashrafi Mahal (along with the tomb of Mahmud Khilji), Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's Tomb. There are also two new temples. One of them is a Jain Temple, while the other is a Ram Temple.

Royal group
The Royal Group is the largest and the most scattered of all the group of monuments in Mandu. It contains some of the most visited structures of Mandu like the Jahaz Mahal, Hindol Mahal and the Royal Palace. The complex is scattered and best visited by a combination of car rides and short walks.

Rewa Kund group
This area at the southern edge of Mandu is famous for the eternal love story of Baz Bahadur and Roopmoti. Baz Bahadur was an independent sultan of Mandu who ruled between 1554 – 1561. Baz Bahadur fell in love with shepherd girl by the name of Roopmati. In 1561 the mighty Mughal army attacked Baz Bahadur's kingdom and Baz Bahadur was no match for the mighty Mughal army. Baz Bahadur fled and Roopmati committed suicide by consuming poison.Numerous ballads and legends were spun and weaved glorifying their eternal love affair. Even today the balladeers of Malwa still sing of the immortal romance of Baz Bahadur and Roopmati.

Darya Khan's Tomb group
This is the smallest of the Mandu groups. The Darya Khan Tomb Complex is located on the eastern side of the main street of Mandu. The Hathi Paga Palace is located behind the Darya Khan Tomb Complex ans is approached by a dirt trail just south of Darya Khan Complex. The Roja ki Makbar is located on the western side of the main road. It is not on the main road and a winding dirt road leads to the Makbar.

Sagar Talao group
The Sagar Talao is a large lake on the southern side of Mandu. The road on the eastern edge of the lake leads to the Royal Enclave on the north and on the south it leads to Rewa Kund Group. The historic structures of the Sagar Talao Group are located on the eastern side of the road. For tourist staying in the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Malawa Resort Sagar Talao Group can be best explored by an early morning walk,

Other monuments
Apart from the five major groups Mandu contains several other scattered monuments, which can not be classified under any group.

Gates
The citadel of Mandu has several gateways. Some of these gates are mere arched gates while quite a few are elaborate archways complete with defensive mechanism. The defensive mechanism includes guard houses, battlements and even watch towers. Since Mandu has been largely dominated by the Delhi Sultanates and the Mughals so most of the gateways are on the northern approach to the citadel. The winding approach road to Mandu contains a series of five gates. There are a few smaller gates on the other approaches also.

Eat
Restaurant for regular Indian fare at Malwa Resort - close to the Jami Masjid.

Traditional daal-baati may be savoured at the Jain Temple.

Try the local delicacies of Malwa region, daal-bafla and daal-paniya

Go next

 * Maheshwar (41 km)
 * Omkareshwar (89 km)
 * Indore (99 km)
 * Hanuwantiya

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Mandurah

Mandurah is a fast growing coastal town immediately south of Perth in the Peel region of Western Australia.

By train
Mandurah is the terminal station on the Mandurah line of Perth's suburban rail network.

By bike
The cycle facilities from Perth to Mandurah are excellent. It is a long cycle, but all off-road by the side of the new Kwinana Freeway extension.

By car
It's a fifty minute drive from Perth CBD via the Kwinana Fwy (Hwy 2). Exit onto State Route 19 Mandjoogoordap Dr.

Go next

 * Serpentine National Park

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Mandya

The city of Mandya is the headquarters of the Mandya district in Karnataka. It is an agricultural town. Sugarcane is the main produce.

Get in
Mandya is well connected to Bangalore, Mysore and other major cities in Karnataka by bus and train. KSRTC buses run for every 5 minutes from Bangalore and Mysore.

The nearest airports are Mysore Airport which is  away and Bangalore Airport  which is  away.

Get around
Public transport is mainly restricted to auto-rickshaw, but city buses also run to some stretches. Initial prices quoted are hugely exaggerated, so you are up for heavy bargaining. Enquire from some local about the prevailing prices from one point of the city to the other.

Frequent train runs both towards Bangalore and Mysore.

Eat

 * Hotel Amruth veg, R P road, Mandya
 * Hotel Sarovara, off V V road, Mandya
 * Hotel Amruth veg, R P road, Mandya
 * Hotel Sarovara, off V V road, Mandya
 * Hotel Amruth veg, R P road, Mandya
 * Hotel Sarovara, off V V road, Mandya

Drink
Sugar Cane Juice sold on the road side and also in some hotels.

Go next

 * Mysore
 * Melukote
 * Nanjangud
 * T. Narsipur
 * Srirangapatna
 * Chamarajnagar
 * Male Mahadeshwara Betta
 * Shivanasamudram

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Mandya (district)

Mandya is a district in Karnataka State.

Cities

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Other destinations

 * (100 km from Bangalore, along the banks of Cauvery (Kaveri) River) – Bheemeshwari is also known as Cauvery fishing camp.

 * — a village famous for its rare birds.

 * — near Srirangapatna

Understand
Mandya is half way on the road from Bangalore to Mysore. The town very rich because of the sugarcane plantations and the sugar industry.

Talk
Kannada is the common language. Hindi is not understood. English is spoken by those who are connected with the tourist industry.

Get in
Bangalore is the nearest airport. There is a major railway station at Mandya. Buses are available from Mysore and Bangalore.

Get around
Taxis are available at all hotels. Autorickshaws can be hailed in streets.

Itineraries

 * Srirangapatanam Trip Two days.
 * First dayː Take bus/train to Srirangapatanam. Get a room in a hotel near the KSRTC bus station. Explore the railway station on the next forenoon.  There are three temples, one ancient Juma Masjidh and some other historic relics in this area.  In the afternoon, you can begin by visiting the summer palace which closes by 5PM.  The tomb of Tippu Sultan is another popular attraction which closes by 6PM. Quad bikes can be hired here for ₹150 per round. If you move fast, you can also include the Sangama, the confluence of three holy rivers.  Coracle rides are available here.
 * Second dayː Hire a vehicle for going atop the Karighatta Hill. There is a good viewpoint and a pretty temple there.  Come down and cross the Nimishamba Bridge.  You will reach Nimishamba temple and the ancient church built in 1802.  You can spend the afternoon for visiting the remaining attractions in Srirangapatna like the lovely park near Hale Sethuway bridge. This park is not very touristy.

Stay safe
Mandya is a safe location. The people are not as polite as Mysoreans but they are more businesslike.

Go next

 * Nanjangud
 * Shravanabelagola
 * T Narasipur
 * Hassan
 * Dakshina Kannada
 * Tumkur
 * Chamarajanagar

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Mangaia

Mangaia (traditionally known as Auau Enua, which means terraced) is the most southerly of the Cook Islands and the second largest, after Rarotonga. Geologists estimate the island is at least 18 million years old, making it the oldest in the Pacific. It rises 4750 m (15,600 ft) above the ocean floor and has a land area of 51.8 km2. It has a central volcanic plateau and, like many of the southern Cook Islands, it is surrounded by a high ring of cliffs of fossil coral 60 m (200 ft) high, known as the makatea. The highest point is Rangi-motia, 169 m above sea level, near the centre of the island. Lake Tiriara is a body of fresh water in the south. The population of Mangaia is about 500 people (2016). The capital is the village of Oneroa, on the west coast, containing about half the population. There are two more villages, Tamarua in the south and Ivirua in the northeast.

Get in
By plane - Air Rarotonga flies from Rarotonga to Mangaia 3-4 times a week. It's a short 40 minutes flight with an Embrear Bandairante. There is a baggage limit of 16kg per passenger.

For the adventurous, the cheaper option is to go by boat. The "freighter" (let's call it a nutshell) Maungaroa II goes irregularly to Mangaia. Ask at the office of the inter-island shipping company in Avarua harbour in Rarotonga. Depending on the winds it takes anything between overnight and 2 days. Be prepared to be delayed several days, don't count on a fixed departure and arrival, because it leaves when they're finished loading, the winds are good, the captain is sober and the number of octopuses in the harbour plus the number of coconuts in muri equals the stars seen at 11pm at night, no matter what they tell you when it is supposed to leave.

Get around

 * By foot you'll see the most, but you need time.
 * By motorbike ($20-25/day) at the petrol station in Oneroa. Tel 34307.

Do
There is not much to do on Mangaia, except walking around, having a coconut, talk to the friendly locals and go fishing.

Fishing inside or outside the reef is very rewarding, and there is no ciguatera here unlike in Rarotonga. Spearfishing outside the reef is possible as well. There are some very nice secluded beaches, but the reef is to shallow for swimming. With a little common sense it is, however safe to swim and snorkel outside the reef when the sea is calm.

Mangaia is also good for walking.

Buy
You can get basic products at Babe's shop in Oneroa. They also have fresh bread daily (except Sundays).

Eat
Accommodations usually provide food. Self catering is also a good option if you fish. Bring as much non-local stuff like butter, eggs, meat, spices,... as you need. These things are expensive on Mangaia.

Drink

 * Water should be boiled before you drink it.
 * There are plenty of coconuts.
 * Have a beer with the locals on Friday or Saturday at Babe's bar.

Connect
There is mobile phone reception and internet access in Mangaia. Free WiFi hotspots exist in most resorts while WiFi is also available in other public areas, though charges may apply.

Cope

 * Water should be boiled before you drink it.
 * Stealing. Cook Islanders are raised to share almost everything naturally. Things may be borrowed (even without telling the owner) and will be returned upon request, provided you know whom to ask. It is not considered stealing in their culture. So it's best to watch out for your stuff.

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Mangalia

Mangalia is a port city and tourist resort in south-eastern Romania.

Understand
The area has been inhabited since the Neolithic. In the 8th-6th centuries BC, it was colonised by the Greeks. The name of the city that they built was Callatis. In 71 BC the Romans came and conquered. Callatis was abandoned by the 7th century AD. Starting with the 13th century AD, documents speak of a new city, first called Pangalia, later Mankalia. It is believed that the Turks gave it its final name - Mangalia, since it was hard for them to pronounce Mankalia.

The beach is 600-m long and 50-150 m wide and has a very fine sand; the sea water is not very deep - 1 m by the shore to 200 m in the open sea and for this reason it is preferred by the children who cannot swim.

The city divides in 2 sections: Mangalia North that features the resorts Olimp, Neptun, Jupiter, Cap Aurora, Venus, Saturn and Mangalia South that features the commercial harbor as well as the shipyard.

Mangalia is also a balneoclimateric resort. Annual average temperature stand at 11.2°C. Lake Mangalia (whose surface stands at 261 ha) is supplied by rich sulfuric mesothermal water springs. They are employed in treating degenerative rheumatic diseases. Mangalia is the only maritime resort to have mineral water springs!

By train
Seven daily trains connect Constanta and Mangalia, going through the resorts on the Black Sea coast. From Mangalia to Constanta the first train leaves as early as 05:30. The last train departs at 19:30 arriving in Constanta at 20:46. From Constanta the first train bound for Mangalia leaves at 06:30, and the last one at 19:03.

In summer there are direct trains to Mangalia from Bucharest and other major cities in Romania.

By bus
There are frequent minibuses and buses on the Constanta - Mangalia route, especially in summer.

Get around
Mangalia is a small resort, spanning over 6200 ha. Most of the tourist attractions are reachable by foot. The resorts north of the city are reachable by buses and minibuses. Same goes for the hippodrome and the caves.

See

 * Callatis Archeology Museum, jud. Constanţa near the stadium, Tel: 0241/753.580. Daily 08:00-20:00. It features a collection of Hellenistic coins, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry and tools dating back from the Greek, Roman and Dacian eras. Most items were recovered from the ancient city of Callatis. The facility also includes a library housing over one thousand volumes of archeology related books.
 * Limanu Cave - it is not far away from the ancient Callatis.Throughout time it was used by smugglers, traders, seamen and as such has acquired a legend like status. The network of galleries of this cave resembles that of a city itself. The overall length of the galleries stands at 4 km. In the local folklore there are tales of this cave being endless and reaching out to fountains all the way to Turkey!
 * Limanu Cave - it is not far away from the ancient Callatis.Throughout time it was used by smugglers, traders, seamen and as such has acquired a legend like status. The network of galleries of this cave resembles that of a city itself. The overall length of the galleries stands at 4 km. In the local folklore there are tales of this cave being endless and reaching out to fountains all the way to Turkey!

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Mangalore

Mangalore (Mangaluru), in the Coastal Karnataka region, is a blend of new and old. With the increasing influx of students from various states of India and different parts of the world, Mangalore has virtually become a 'melting pot' of cultures, given the various communities that make up the social framework of Mangalore: the Tuluvas (Bunts, Billawas, Mogaveeras, Kulals, Shivalli Madhva Brahmins, Jains, Devadigas, Chitpavans), the Brahmins, the Konkani Catholics, the Bearys, the Goud-Saraswath Brahmins (Konkanas), Devangs (M'lore Kannada, Tulu, M'lore Malayalam), etc.

Mangalore is a port city of about half a million people (2011), and the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka State in India.

Understand
Traditionally, Mangalore was an important trading port with ties with the Persian Gulf states dating back to the 14th century. With its strategic location, it was occupied by a number of dynasties and colonial rulers, namely the Portuguese in the mid-16th century. In the 18th century, its control was contested by Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan on one hand and the British on the other. Under the Mysore sultans (1763), it became a strategic shipbuilding base, which was ceded to the British in 1799 after numerous sieges.

Mangalore is one of the fastest developing cities in India. Many multinational corporations and domestic corporations are opening their branches in Mangalore. Many reputed builders are bringing huge development projects. There is very good growth in the retail sector and many new shopping malls are being built. Infosys Technologies has 2 development centers in Mangalore with over 3000 employees. Cognizant have its development center on MG Road. MphasiS has their India Training Center based near Mangalore Club. Corporation Bank and Karnataka Bank have their headquarters inside the city and Syndicate Bank HQ is in Manipal. Polaris, Thomson Reuters Omnesys, MRPL, MCF, BASF, KIOCL, Ultratech Cement Plant are some of the other industries in the city.

Mangalore is also known as the 'Cradle of Education' in Karnataka with 16 engineering (Nitk, surathkal being the rank 1 engineering college and MIT (Manipal) being second), 6 medical, 3 dental, 12 MBA, 11 physiotherapy, 8 hotel management and 58 graduation colleges in and around the city.

Talk
The number of languages spoken around here reflects the cultural diversity of Mangalore: Tulu (the most popular and most widely spoken language here, with a slight variation spoken by the Brahmin community), Kannada (the official state language), Konkani (three different versions exist: spoken by the Rajapur Saraswath Brahmins, spoken by the Konkani Catholics and another spoken by the Goud-Saraswaths). Beary is spoken by Muslims. Haveeka is spoken by Havyaka Brahmins. Malayalam is spoken by many as it is across the border in Kerala. English and Hindi are also widely spoken, so communication shouldn't be much of a problem.

By train
Mangalore has two big railway stations.
 * (IR station code: MAQ) at Hampankatta in the heart of the city, is a terminus and is used only by the trains which terminate at Mangalore.
 * (IR station code: MAJN) is in Kankanady, about 5 km from the city centre. Most long-distance trains and all trains not terminating at Mangalore stop at this station.
 * (IR station code: SL) is in Surathkal, about 18 km from the city centre. Most long-distance trains moving on the either to north or south India stop here.
 * Udupi (IR station code: UD) is in Udupi District, about 87 km from the Manglore City . Most long-distance trains moving on the either to north or south India stop here.

Here is a list of trains to reach Mangalore:

Also see Rail travel in India

By bus
There are two bus-stands in Mangalore for long-distance bus services.

 * One is the state-run KSRTC bus-stand in Bejai, located towards the North of the city, but not far off from the city centre. The bus-services are run by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. They operate scheduled bus services to Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore, Goa, Hubli-Dharwad and many other areas within and outside Karnataka. Services run by the Kerala State Transport and Tamil Nadu State Transport and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation also call in Mangalore at this very bus-stand.
 * The other one is behind the Town Hall. It is known as the 'State Bank' stand by the locals, because of its proximity to a branch of the State Bank of India. It is the last stop for most of the private bus services to Mangalore (mostly Inter-District viz. Mangalore-Udupi and Inter-taluk buses).
 * There is a third bus-stand (not exactly a bus-stand but an alighting point for passengers) in front of Milagres Church where most private tour and bus operators: Ideal Travels, Canara, Canara-Pinto, Vishal Travels, Anand Travels, VRL etc. have their offices. They operate buses of semi-deluxe, sleeper and Volvo types to various destinations viz. Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Thrissur, Hubli-Dharwad.
 * There are various other pick-up points and drop points in Mangalore city

There are many bus services from Mangalore to all the nearby towns in Karnataka and Kerala. The long-distance bus services to major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Hubli-Dharwad and Goa run along the National Highways radiating to the North (towards Goa and Mumbai) NH-17, South (towards Kerala) and the East (towards Bangalore)  NH-48.

By car
Mangalore is well connected to Goa, Mumbai, and Kerala via NH-17, to the state capital Bangalore via NH-48, and to Hyderabad via NH-13. Highways are only two-laned and very narrow, but make for extremely scenic drives as they all pass either through the Western Ghats or along the coastline. There is a lot of heavy traffic load on the highways owing to the increasing number of buses plying on these routes, as well as a lot of goods-transport trucks owing to the location of many plants and factories as well as New Mangalore Port on NH-17. So exercise caution while driving during periods of heavy traffic.

NH-48 from Sakleshpur to Mangalore, which had been completely unmotorable thanks to government apathy, is now repaired and somewhat motorable. Work is going on to convert NH-48 into a four-lane highway. Until they do this, one needs to go to Mangalore from Bangalore either through the potentially dangerous Charmadi Ghat road, or via the equally pathetic Mysore-Madikeri-Suliya route.

There are many car rental companies available.

By bus
There are numerous private bus companies which run bus services within the city of Mangalore and its suburbs. They have names like Padmambika Bus Co. Ltd. emblazoned in large letters in English on the front windscreen of the bus and on its sides. These buses also connect to all the minor urban centres surrounding Mangalore. Most of them originate from the Central Bus Stand at Mangalore behind the Town Hall: It is known as the 'State Bank' bus-stand.

Even though the buses are operated by different private companies, the bus numbering scheme is unified and quite useful. The destinations and routes are, however, all written in Kannada. The best way to use these buses is to ask around and the people are most helpful. If you are armed with a city map, one can get the hang of things within a day or so. The minimum bus fare is ₹5. If you are a student, you have to pay just half the bus fare.

In addition city bus service, there is limited stop (usually called express) bus service (the majority of these are run by various private bus companies) for inter-town/city travelling to neighbouring places. You may find these useful to visit places like Udupi, Manipal, Kaup, Karkala etc. Bus fare ranges between ₹14 and ₹35 for a distance up to 65 km. KSRTC operates AC Volvo buses to few destinations like Manipal.

By cab
Ola and Uber services are available in Mangalore.

White Ambassador Cabs/Indicas are available: usually used by passengers on long-haul routes. Shared cabs are also available for travel between the city and other talukas viz. Bantwal (BC Road).

Prepaid cabs are available from the airport to the city: this is generally at a flat rate of ₹350-400.

Car-rental facilities are also available in Mangalore.

By autorickshaws
They are available all throughout Mangalore City, the starting fare is ₹30. Pre-paid autos were available from the City Railway Station and the KSRTC bus stand at Bejai, but not any more. Autos also ply to far-off destinations, the outskirts, for one-and-a-half times the actual fare; this is roughly around ₹150, depending on the amount of money you have to spare, although one would prefer using buses to reach these areas as a cheaper mode of transport.

Inside the city, common and popular spots they go by meter. But if it is little outskirts, like Panambur beach or Bejai or Someshwar beach, they ask for one and half times, so you need to keep your nerve and bargain with them; otherwise, you may get looted. (The auto drivers will charge exorbitant rates if you do not haggle. If there is a problem with them, just search for a cop nearby. If the cop talks to them, the auto drivers treat you fairly.)

See

Most of the places to see are monuments of religious importance. A few of the important ones are listed below.

Do

 * Adventure: For the adventurous, the Western Ghats near Mangalore provide an ideal location to get lost in the dense jungles.
 * Pilikula Nisarga Dhama is about 12 km from city and is a tourist spot with "Manasa" water theme park, animal park, boating, science centre, arboretum, golf course, all in one place.

 * Surf: India's first surf club "Mantra Surf Club" is located just 24 km from Mangalore at Mulki. Just board an EXPRESS Bus heading towards Udupi and get down in Mulki. Ask for "Hare Krishna Ashram". The auto rickshaws charge around ₹20-30 from Mulki bus stand.
 * Swim: Mangalore has many clean and beautiful beaches:
 * Kapu Beach is about 45 km to the north. It can be reached by local express buses in 45 minutes. The beach has a lighthouse which is open to visitors.
 * Malpe Beach is about 60 km to the north. It can be reached by local express buses.This beach has a resort. Also there is a small island of the beach about 15 minutes boat ride.Local ferry runs every 30 minutes or so. The last ferry back from the island is at 5PM.
 * Panambur Beach is in Panambur, 10 km to the north of the city, near the New Mangalore Port and along the confluence of the Gurupur river and the Arabian Sea. This is comparatively more deserted and is a great spot for safe and secluded swimming. Panambur is well connected by bus and can also be reached by autorickshaw from the city centre. If you are coming Mangalore in January, definitely visit this beach for the kite festival happens for some period during this month. It is a fantastic scene to watch.
 * Someshwar Beach is in Ullal, 11 km to the south of the city, near the confluence of the Netravati River and the Arabian Sea. The beachface is extremely rocky and considered dangerous for swimming. However, it is a great place to relax and watch the spectacular sunsets. Ullal is accessible by bus, train and autorickshaw from the city centre.
 * Suratkal Beach is about 15 km to the north of the city. It has a beautiful lighthouse and few rocks. The biggest thing on this beach is its "sand". It's totally different from all other beaches that it is powder like as compared to sand type feeling at all other beaches. You can confirm it by walking barefoot on beach. This beach has a resort named "Red Rock Residency" where people come every weekend to enjoy.
 * Tannirbavi Beach is one of the best beaches of Mangalore. One can enjoy the sunset view here. It is located at a distance of 12 km from Mangalore. You can also take a ferry from several spots in the city to the beach. One of the most popular ways is to take the ferry from Sulthan Battery.

Supermarkets
There are various supermarkets across the city where you can get groceries & other daily items. A few of them are:

 * Aditya Birla's More for you (Attavar, Deralakatte, Kadri, Valencia, Kankanady, Chilimbi, Bendoor, Kodailbail, Barke, Kudroli)
 * SPAR super market, city centre, K S Rao Road, Mangaluru.
 * Baliga's Supermarket (near K.S.R.T.C., Bejai)
 * Big Bazaar & Food Bazaar (Bharath Mall Bejai, Mangaladevi Road)
 * Big Bazar (opposite KSRTC Bus Stand)
 * Ganesh Bazaar (New Chitra Road)
 * Janatha Bazaar (GHS Road)
 * Jimmy's Supermarket, the official groceries supplier of C.P. and visitors (Nathoor Tollgate and Falnir)
 * Joofry's (Saibeen Complex, Lalbagh)
 * Nilgiri's (Empire Mall, Kankanady, Deralakatte)
 * Neelgiris, More, Reliance shopping marts are found commonly in Mangalore.
 * V Hypermart (Mischief mall K.S. Rao Road)

Apart from these, a few more supermarkets such as Spencers, Mark & Spencers, Reliance Fresh are expected to open their outlets in Mangalore.

Udupi-style restaurants
There are numerous small restaurants where one can gorge on cheap food as long as one likes South Indian food. The most typical ones are the Udupi-style restaurants which serve the staple fare of idli, wada and a variety of dosas. You can wash them down with some home-grown filter coffee or tea.

 * Hotel Ayodhya is famous for authentic Mangalore-style food. Try appam, ghee dose, vastad roti, parota/tingalavare song.
 * Janata Deluxe also serves authentic Udupi style food items.
 * Taj Mahal, two locations in Mangalore (Hampankatta & Kodialbail). The coffee served in Taj Mahal is regarded by many to be the best coffee available anywhere — the exact contents of the coffee powder used are kept a secret, Taj Mahal has a lot of patrons who visit the restaurant almost ritualistically thrice a day. Apart from the coffee there are a wide variety of dishes available including the dosas.

North Indian cuisine

 * If you are looking for North Indian food, you are not spoilt for choice. Some of the larger hotels have a larger menu but the food is not particularly appetizing. One important joint in this category would be the restaurant at Hotel Srinivas on G.H.S Road: awesome food at great prices (vegetarian-only).
 * Otherwise for the Mughlai-tandoori variety, don't forget to check out The Royal Darbar (Bendorewell-Kankanady Road) and the Mogul Treat (at Highlands, opposite Highland Hospital).
 * Biryani Paradise (Kankanady-Pumpwell road).
 * Chicken Tikka Halal (Saibeen complex)
 * Shetty's Kori roti (near Canara College) it supplies Mangalore style chicken curry with Kori roti (rice papads).

Seafood
Try such dishes as Kane Rava fry, Anjal Masala fry and Manji Masala fry.

 * Amantran (Attavar, near the city railway station) is a must try for sea food.
 * Anupama (Bunts Hostel)
 * Bombay Lucky (next door to Bunder Police station) is the best place to eat after late night parting. It's a typical greasy food joint serves tasty ghee rice, rice pathari, biriyani, fried chicken, mutton dishes (a bit greasy but good really good to settle your post party starving). Must try their black tea with lime after food.
 * Kings Court (highway near Kottara Chowki)
 * Maharaja (near Jyoti)
 * Narayana Hotel at Bunder is famous for delicious Mangalore-style fish fry with fish curry rice.
 * Palkhi (Jyothi circle)
 * Narayana Hotel at Bunder is famous for delicious Mangalore-style fish fry with fish curry rice.
 * Palkhi (Jyothi circle)

Kerala cuisine
Another category of small eateries is the Malayali joints. As Mangalore is adjacent to Kerala, it has a fair share of Malayalis who patronize these places. You will see that these eateries have their names written in large letters in the Malayalam script. They provide a selection of non-vegetarian food prepared in typical Kerala-style. A famous place to cite in this category would be Kairali Restaurant, near the Railway Station behind Milagres Church.

Premium restaurants
If you're ready to spend a little more money, visit the various restaurants around which offer varied cuisines of your choice and taste, at a price! The 'Chicken Ghee Roast', which is a delicacy specifically of Dakshina Kannada is available at many of the premium restaurants.

Some of the famous restaurants:

 * Amazon, Mg Road, Empire Mega Mall.
 * Diesel Café, Mischief--SCS Hospital Road, Balmatta.
 * Kadal, Light House Hill Road (Nalapad Residency) Enjoy fine-dine with overlooking the Mangalore skyline.
 * Kudla, Balmatta Road.
 * Maharaja, Bunts Hostel Road.
 * Mainland China, [Mahaveer Circle(Pumpwell)]
 * Memories Of Joanna, (Summer Sands beach resort, Ullal)
 * Mughul Treat, Falnir, Highlands.
 * The Ocean Pearl, Kodial Bail.
 * Paalkhi, (Balmatta Road) A four-star restaurant. Great food but will be heavy on your wallet.
 * Pegasus, Jeppina Moger.
 * Pegz, K.S.Rao Road, Veg Bar n restaurant.
 * Royal Durbar, Kankanady.
 * Trishna, (Padavinangadi)--three floors of themed restaurants. Punjaabi Dhaaba remains the city's favorite.
 * Paalkhi, (Balmatta Road) A four-star restaurant. Great food but will be heavy on your wallet.
 * Pegasus, Jeppina Moger.
 * Pegz, K.S.Rao Road, Veg Bar n restaurant.
 * Royal Durbar, Kankanady.
 * Trishna, (Padavinangadi)--three floors of themed restaurants. Punjaabi Dhaaba remains the city's favorite.
 * Trishna, (Padavinangadi)--three floors of themed restaurants. Punjaabi Dhaaba remains the city's favorite.

Ice cream and snacks
Mangalore is often labelled 'ice cream town' for the boom in the number of parlours in and around the city. Some of the most famous ones include:

 * Bon Bon's Bakery, Yeyyadi, near Madhuvan Village. Tiny place run by an old lady (gives a very homely feel to it) with absolutely awesome French Cakes and pastries, a must-taste. Hot favorite here is the "Day and Night" pastry.
 * Cherry Square, Next to SCS Hospital.
 * Cochin Bakery Three outlets throughout Mangalore, at Ceebees tower on Old Pumpwell Road (Kankanady), at A.B. Shetty Circle (near State Bank) and at Padua Circle (opposite Padua High School)
 * Complex's, "Joofris" in the ground floor.
 * Cream Caramel, Saibeen Shopping Complex. Mouth watering pastries, cakes, pizzas & other products.
 * Crumbz,(besides Deepa Comfort Hotel, Opposite A.B.Shetty Dental College - Deralakatte, Opposite Canara High School - Dongerkery and in Kankanady)
 * Danish Bakes, Bendorewell Road. (A.R.D'Souza Complex)
 * Dino's, Awesome snacks and pastries. Located at Falnir, behind Misbah Supermarket.
 * Komal's, Hampankatta, adjacent to Ideals (Milagres junction). Sells good Indian sweets.
 * Mahalaxmi Sweets and Chaats, Kankanady.
 * Minimelts ice cream, available in Saibeen, Bharath Mall and Emipire Mall
 * Pabba's, at Lalbagh diagonally facing Saibeen Complex. Is also one of the outlets of Ideals.
 * Pop Tates, in Balmatta area, opposite Cafe Coffee Day and adjacent to Froth On Top.
 * Snack-Shack, (beside Move'n'Pick Supermarket at Valencia)
 *  Srinidhi Juice & Snacks, Opp to Joy Alukas Jewellery, Next to Petrol bunk, Falnir, 18 Year old shop, Serves Fresh Fruit Juices, Fruit Chat, Lassi, Maggie, Pav Bhaji & other Snacks.
 *  Srinidhi Juice & Snacks, Opp to Srinivasa Theater (Balaji), B.E.M High School Road, Carstreet, 50 Year old shop, Serves Fresh Fruit Juices, Fruit Chat, Lassi, Maggie, Pav Bhaji & other Snacks.
 *  Srinidhi Juice & Snacks, Opp to Srinivasa Theater (Balaji), B.E.M High School Road, Carstreet, 50 Year old shop, Serves Fresh Fruit Juices, Fruit Chat, Lassi, Maggie, Pav Bhaji & other Snacks.

International flavours
If you're in for the other famous & international eating places, try:

 * Bon Bons Bakery (Yeyyadi, near Madhuvan Village) Excellent Cakes and pastries, one should tryout.
 * Cafe Coffee Day (Bharath Mall, Empire Mall & Oberle Towers, Balmatta and 6 other outlets)
 * ChicKing (Empire Mall, City center Mall)
 * Hao Ming Chinese Restaurant (Balmatta)

Fruit juice and cold drinks
An array of mini fruit juice stalls dot every nook and cranny of Mangalore City; at bus stops, near shopping areas, etc. that serve the usual fare of juices and milkshakes. Name it and it's all there for you. But this is not recommended if your gut is not immune to such juices! Normal restaurants would definitely be a hygienic alternative!

A must visit place: Srinidhi Juice & Snacks, Opp to Srinivasa Theater (Balaji), B.E.M High School Road, Carstreet, 50 Year old shop, Serves Fresh Fruit Juices, Fruit Chat, Lassi, Maggie, Pav Bhaji & other Snacks.

Tendercoconut (Local language called Bonda or Shiyala) is available in plenty. Most vendors charge about ₹20 each.

Aerated cold drinks like Coke & Pepsi are also available, just as in any other part of the world. Try out the local varieties, such as 'Zaffa' or 'Joy' for taste. If you want to have hygienically flavoured sugarcane juice, then you will find a joint in Bharath Mall. You will wonder how much technology has changed these days!

Another must visit place is the Temple Square (Car street). The juice shop to check out is the one located between School book company & an Ayurvedic medicine shop.This juice shop specialises in dishing out concoctions made up of locally grown berries.Famous flavours include "Nannari", "Jaljeera", "Hingastak", "Birinda", and the rest is up to you to explore.The juice shop perfectly complements the fried delicacies served at "Balli's podi" located right across the street. Its the best place to eat "podis" in Mangalore. The mouth watering hot hot podis are irresistible.

Coffee shops
Well there's the usual Cafe Coffee Day with its main outlet at Balmatta and four others at Deralakatte bang opposite the A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences campus, at the ONGC-MRPL Complex at Katipalla, Surathkal (near Infant Mary Church) and two outlets at the Empire Mega Mall (MG Road) and at Bharath Mall (Opposite KSRTC Bus Stand, Bejai). The outlets offer the youth a good hangout and a place to chill.

If you're game for just plain filter coffee, without the extra hype, try out any of the Udupi cafes. Like the Taj Mahal hotels at Car Street, Hampankatta and Town Hall areas.

Alcohol
And yes... if you're looking beers or vodka, you can either buy your liquor from the many wineshops around: for example, Hi-spirits (Bendoorwell-Kankanady), Rajaram Wines (Bolar) or you can check out the various resto-bars/lounge bars in the city. Some of the famous ones include:

Budget
There is no shortage of budget hotels in Mangalore. K S Rao road has many affordable hotels.

Mid-range
There are many midrange hotels in Mangalore.

Stay safe
Malaria is endemic in Mangalore. So, don't forget to carry your mosquito repellent creams, mosquito mats, coils, liquidators, etc. along with you (let that be your first priority on your list of things to pack!). Consult your doctor for advice on malaria prophylaxis before you arrive in Mangalore. If you have the slightest idea of a fever with chills, rush yourself to a nearby hospital to get yourself checked.

Also, it is advisable to get yourself vaccinated for Hepatitis A (food-borne Hepatitis) in case you haven't been vaccinated already.

Three things will do more to prevent an upset stomach or other traveling ailments than anything else:
 * Always choose water from filters (Aquaguard water) or bottled mineral water, just to be on the safe side.
 * Carrying water free hand sanitizer is a must (Germ-X, Purell, etc.) Go ahead and eat with your hands like everyone else! Once you use your hand sanitizer your hands are cleaner than the silverware that was washed with water you don't want to drink.
 * Always choose foods that are steaming hot. Food is often prepared ahead of time so you want to see it cooked or see the steam coming of the food.

Hospitals in case of emergencies
 * K.M.C hospital - B.R.Ambedkar Circle (Opposite Jyothi Talkies), Yenepoya Hospital (V.T.Road), Indiana Hospital and Omega Hospital (NH17, Mahaveer circle)

Go next

 * Bakel — site of famous Bakel fort, 65 km.
 * Bangalore — city, 378 km
 * Chikmagalur — Hill station, 151 km
 * Kannur — beach, 143 km
 * Karkala — Pilgrim centre. 61 km
 * Kasaragod — beach town with scenic rivers, 53 km
 * Kozhikode — major beach city with ancient mosques, 244 km.
 * Madikeri — Hill Station, 138 km
 * Moodbidre — Bamboo town, 34 km
 * Mysore — city of palaces and gardens, 255 km
 * Udupi — Temple Town, 54 km
 * Dharmasthala - famous temple
 * Ullal — beach village, 10 km

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Mangamuka Bridge

Mangamuka Bridge is a small town in Hokianga.

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Mangan

Mangan is the capital of North Sikkim.

Understand
The sleepy town of Mangan happens to be the district headquarters of North Sikkim. It is also the gateway to the northern towns of Sikkim, places like Yumthang, Katao, Chungthang, Lachung and Lachen. Mangan is also 10 km from Dzongu, which is reserved from the Lepcha aboriginal people of Sikkim.

Get in
Mangan can be reached from Siliguri by passing through Rangpo, Singtham, Dikchu and Makha. In fact, the town lies in the route which connects Gangtok with the extreme northern towns of Sikkim, like Lachen, and Lachung.

Jeeps are available from Siliguri to Mangan.

Mangan can also be from Gangtok. Shared jeeps and taxis are available.

Do

 * Tosar Lake Trail. This rewarding trek leads through bamboo, silver fir and rhododendron woods to the emerald Tosar Lake, 4.500 m above sea level. Trek and permits are organised by agencies in Gangtok.

Sleep

 * with vegetarian restaurant
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Mangaratiba

Mangaratiba is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro. For tourists, it is mainly a place to catch a ship to Ilha Grande, as well as being the site of one of the most traditional beaches in the state.

Get in
By bus from Rio de Janeiro or by car by the road BR-101.

From the Rio's Central Zone, there are buses available in the long-distance bus station that go directly from the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro to Mangaratiba. This route is made by the bus company "Costa Verde". Mangaratiba is about 100 km from downtown Rio.

Although there are no urban public transport lines connecting directly Mangaratiba to the Rio's Central Zone, there are some urban bus lines that connect Mangaratiba to peripheral places of the metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro, such as the municipality of Itaguaí.

Go next
Note : you can easily rent a place to park your car in Mangaratiba.
 * For the ferry details, see the article on Ilha Grande.

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Mangum

Mangum is city of 3,000 people (2010) in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.

See

 * The Old Greer County Museum and Pioneer Hall of Fame, occupies a 1907 hospital building and features over 60 rooms of artifacts relevant to the history of Old Greer County. The hospital was built by Dr. Fowler Border before Oklahoma reached statehood.
 * The Margaret Carder Library, founded in 1922, contains 14,318 volumes and circulates 11,794 items per year.

Locations in Mangum listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Greer County, Oklahoma include:
 * Downtown Mangum Historic District
 * Greer County Courthouse
 * Hotel Franklin
 * Mangum Armory
 * Mangum Community Building

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