About Mangalore Mangalore is a port city and the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district in the coastal region of Karnataka state in India. Mangalore is the gateway to Karnataka. It is one of the most important ports in India, along with Mumbai, Chennai and Kochi. The city is known for its beaches, temples and churches. Mangalore is the largest city in Dakshina Kannada district. There are many colleges in Mangalore. The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Manipal University, Mangalore University and B.M.S. College of Engineering are some of the famous colleges in Mangalore. Mangalore is a blend of the new and the old. It has a cosmopolitan culture with traditional values. The city's beaches, temples and churches are its main attractions. Mangalore is a progressive city. It has good road connectivity and infrastructure. The city has an international airport. District Dakshina Kannada is a district in the coastal region of Karnataka state in India. The district headquarters is Mangalore. Mangalore is the largest city in the district. Other important cities in the district are Udupi, Kundapur, Karkala, Bantwal, Puttur and Sullia. The district is divided into five taluks: Mangalore, Udupi, Kundapur, Karkala and Bantwal. Get in By plane Mangalore has an international airport. The city is well connected to other cities in India. By bus There are many bus routes to Mangalore. You can find buses from major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Kochi and Chennai. By train Mangalore has a railway station. The city is well connected to other cities