Manjarapalke

Manjarapalke is a village located in Udupi district of Karnataka. It is located at a distance of 14 km from Karkala, 30 km from the district headquarters, Udupi and 371 km from the state capital, Bangalore. Mujalottu Lake is one of the well-known attractions of Manjarapalke.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Manjarapalke which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Swagath Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Suhag Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Hotel Prakash Boarding and Lodging (Tariff – Rs. 700) and Nishmita Boarding and Lodging (Tariff – Rs. 500).

Language

The official language of Manjarapalke is Kannada. Other languages spoken in Manjarapalke are Tulu, Tamil and Konkani.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Manjarapalke are Makara Sankranti (January), Karnataka Rajhotsava (November), Ugadi (March/April), Dussehra (September/October), Diwali (October/November), Krishna Janmashtami (August/September) and Christmas (December). Saanth Maari or Aathur Church Festival, celebrated for three days, is very famous in the region.

Places of Interest

There are several places that are of tourist interest in and around Manjarapalke. Some of them are Nandalike Temple (3 km away from the bus stand), Bola Temple (5 km away), Attur Church (11 km away), Bahubali Statue (14 km away) and Sri Vitobha Bhajana Mandali (27 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Manjarapalke is Mangalore International Airport. It is about 23 km away.

Rail:

Nearest railhead to Manjarapalke is the Padubidri Railway Station. It is about 15 km away from the bus stand. Veraval Express and Veraval Trivandrum Express trains pass through this station connecting it to over 50 stations in the southwest.   

Bus:

There are daily bus services available to Bangalore, Mangalore, Udupi and other major cities. One of the best bus operators who offer good travel experience to passengers is Vishal Tourist.