A
scenic spot on the banks of the river Seerehole, 65km
south of Mangalore and 15km from the prosperous training
centre of Puttur, Bendre Theertha is a natural hot water
spring with curative powers.
Ullal Beach (8km)
Make footprints in the sand at this
secluded beach backed by the sensuous sway of casuarinas.
Situated on the south bank of the Netravati river, just
8km from Mangalore, Ullal's claim to fame rests on the
courageous Queen Abbakka, who in the early 1600s repulsed
a Portuguese attack near the city, killing two naval commanders
and 200 Portuguese seamen. The ruins of the area indicate
that it was a kingdom ruled with pomp and splendour. Ullal
is also famed for the Durgah of Syed Mohammed Shereeful
Madani, who reportedly came to Ullal from Madina 400 years
ago.
Best season: August to April.
Suratkal Beach (15km)
Located 15km north of Ullal, this beach is near the promontory
on which the new lighthouse stands. A steep path connects
the lighthouse to the Sadashiva Temple.
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