Frolicking on the Tannirbhavi Beach

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Frolicking on the Tannirbhavi Beach

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• The city of Mangalore in Karnataka, which is
  about 300 km from Bangalore, has numerous beaches
  that are still untouched.
• Coupled with the salivating sea food and the
  mouth-watering Mangalorean cuisine, it makes for
  a perfect weekend getaway.
• I love going to this lovely city just for its
  beaches and I never get bored of them.

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• The Tannirbhavi Beach in Perambur is my
  favourite, as this 2-km stretch beach is not
  crowded even during the peak season giving you
  the feeling of a private beach.
• To reach this beach located about 11 km away from
  the city, you will have to travel on a ferry from
  Sultan Battery or hit the road via the
  Edapally-Panvel Highway that will take you
  through the picturesque Mangalore Port. You can
  also take a state-run or a private bus to this
  area.

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Look out for the Watch Tower at Sultan Battery

• En route to the beach, stop by at Sultan battery.
  The first thing you will notice here is the
  colossal watch tower.
• You might mistake it for a fort initially, but as
  you draw closer to the massive structure, you
  realise what it actually is.
• Built by Tippu Sultan in 1784 with black stones,
  this watchtower was mounted with cannons around
  its perimeter to check the entry of English
  warships from entering the Gurupur River.

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• It is said that there is a secret tunnel near
  this structure that leads to Tippu Sultans
  Srirangapatnam Fort.

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• The view from the watchtower overlooking the
  Tannirbhavi Beach and the Arabian Sea is
  breathtakingly beautiful. I sat there for an hour
  or so, just enjoying the view. The fishing boats
  moored on the shore make the seascape even more
  alluring.

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A ferry to ferry you across

• The ferry ride from Sultan Battery to Tannirbhavi
  Beach on the other side of Gurupur River was fun.
  At the landing pier there were small crabs
  scurrying about.

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• There is a beautiful church on the way where you
  can have some quiet moments before you hit the
  beach.
• The waves were surging towards me but I went
  ahead and enjoyed the cool and soothing sea
  water. This beach is ideal for those who like to
  be in less crowded places. 
• You can just sit back and enjoy a good picnic
  with your family without being bothered about the
  onlookers, as you will hardly find any. It is
  serene except for the occasional roaring sound of
  the huge waves.

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•  A few shacks along the beach road offersome
  delicious seafood. So, isnt good food along the
  quiet beach reason enough for you to visit this
  beach, the next time you are in Mangalore? The
  water activities too will keep you on your toes,
  if you are interested in water sports.

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When to Visit

• The best time to visit this place would be during
  the winter when you can go far into the sea and
  jump with the waves.
• Monsoon season makes it very beautiful, but the
  sea gets rough and you might not be allowed to
  venture far by the life guards who constantly
  monitor your step.

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Where to Stay

• Mangalore has plenty of hotels to suit the pocket
  of each one of you. So, whether you are looking
  for a luxury hotel or a budget one, you will find
  them all.
• Next time you travel to Mangalore, make sure you
  visit the Tannirbhavi Beach and enjoy a day
  amidst the quiet surroundings. To book your
  tickets for Mangalore, log on to TicketGoose.com.
• Some of the travel operators providing bus
  facilities are KPN Travels,VRL Travels,Universal
  Travels,SRM Travels and Jabbar Travels.