Private Full-Day Mangalore Tour With Temples and Artisan Village

Hotel / Port Pickup & Cashew Processing Experience

Your private driver and guide will meet you at 9:00 AM at your hotel or the Mangalore cruise terminal. Begin your morning at the Achal Cashew Factory, where you will trace the journey of the cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale) from raw harvest to roasting and sorting.

Spiritual Journey Through Mangalore’s Famous Temples

Next, head to the Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple, built in 1912 under the guidance of social reformer Shri Narayana Guru. Continue to the historic Kadri Manjunatha Temple (dating back to ~1068 A.D.), nestled at the base of a hill. Here, witness the continuous fresh water flow from the Gomukha (cow spout) into nine sacred tanks and admire the historic bronze deity sculpture.

Sacred Art & Local Culinary Break

Visit St. Aloysius Chapel, perched atop Light House Hill. Built in 1884, its walls and ceiling are covered in masterwork paintings by Italian Jesuit artist Aloysius Zani. Afterward, take a break for lunch at a local restaurant to sample authentic Mangalorean dishes (such as Neer Dosa or local seafood).

Step into History at Pilikula Artisan Village

Spend your afternoon at Pilikula Nisarga Dhama, a sprawling eco-cultural heritage center. Stroll through the artisan complex where rural Karnataka’s traditions come alive:

• Watch master weavers operate traditional handlooms.

• Observe blacksmiths, carpenters, and potters shaping raw materials using age-old tools.

• Learn how sugarcane and rice were processed in traditional agrarian society.

 Coastal Sunset & Drop-Off

Conclude your tour with a quick visit to Someshwar Beach or Panambur Beach to catch the sea breeze before your private vehicle safely returns you to your port or hotel

• Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple: Admire the striking marble Shiva Linga consecrated by the revered saint Shri Narayana Guru.

• Kadri Manjunatha Temple: Visit an 11th-century architectural marvel featuring nine holy tanks and one of India’s finest bronze Lokeshwara statues.

• St. Aloysius Chapel: Marvel at breathtaking interior frescoes often compared to Rome's Sistine Chapel.

• Cashew Factory Visit: Tour the Achal Cashew Factory to learn how Mangalore became a famous global hub for cashew processing.

• Pilikula Artisan Village (Pilikula Nisarga Dhama): Step back in time as local artisans demonstrate traditional pottery, cane weaving, wood carving, and ancient rice processing techniques.

• Someshwar or Panambur Beach: Relax along the scenic Arabian Sea coastline before your return drop-off

Inclusive

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
• Private guide
• Transport

Excluding

• Food and drinks
• Lunch
• Monument Entry Charges 

For Tours

• 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
• 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded. 
• Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund. 
• For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable 

For Transfers

• 24 Hours  before Start of the transfer.  
• For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable