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Someshwar Beach

Someshwar Beach

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Someshwar Beach, blessed with an endless stretch of golden sand and graciously swaying palm trees, is located 9 km south of Mangalore. The beach is well known for a large rock called 'rudra shila'. The historical Sri Someshwara Temple, believed to be constructed during the reign of the famous queen Abbakka Devi, and ruins of a fort and a palace are nearby. The beach offers breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea and is an ideal spot for nature lovers and swimmers.

It is 9 Kms to the south of Mangalore, and 1/2 Km from the Someshwara Bus stand, this beach is well known for the large rocks called "Rudra Shile". The historical Somanath Temple constructed during the regime of the famous queen Abbakka Devi is situated in the north side.

Someshwar Beach is located at a distance of 9 Km to the south of Mangalore and 0.5 km from Someshwar Bus Stand. Someshwar beach is well known for the large rocks called "Rudra Shile".
The other attraction of Someshwar beach is the historical Somanath temple constructed during the rule of the famous queen Abbakka Devi is situated in the north side.

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District: Dakshina Kannada
Nearest City: Mangalore

Best time to visit: October to February

Distance from Suratkal
1. Mangalore: 9 km
2. Bangalore: 360 km
Road: Mangalore is well connected by roads.

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Nearest Airport:Mangalore

Road Transport:Mangalore

Ullal is situated on the south bank of the Netravati river at a distance of 10 kms from Mangalore. Three National Highways pass through Mangalore city i.e; N.H. 17, N.H.48, N.H. 13. A domestic Airport is located at Bajpe, which is 15 km from city, connecting it to Mumbai and Bangalore. Mangalore is also linked by railways to all major cities of India (konkan Railways). And is also having All Season Sea Port (New Mangalore Port Trust, Panamboor) connects to the other countries of the world.

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Summer sand Beach
Summer Sands Beach Resort situated at Ullal Beach is around 15 Kms away from Mangalore to the South. Set in 14 acres of casuarina groves, has well furnished cottages and makes a pleasant getaway from the city. Restaurant servers good seafood to satiate one's appetite.
Darga
The Darga of Sayed Mohammed Shereful Madani, who is said to have come to Ullal from Madina 400 years ago is a famous darga in this region. Thousands of people from various states visit the mosque to participate in the Urus festival which is celebrated once in every 5 years.

Someshwara Temple
Kotepur: It is situated in Ullal. The fort of the Rani Abbakka Devi can be visited from here. Ullal, just 5 km from Mangalore is a lovely spot for those seeking a holiday by the sea. With its picturesque Casuarina groves, beach cottages and a swimming pool one can spend tranquil hours seeking peace in this paradise

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