Tannirbhavi Beach

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Coordinates: 12°53′54″N 74°48′45″E / 12.898462°N 74.812429°E / 12.898462; 74.812429

Thannirbhavi Beach
Beach
Thannirbhavi Beach
Thannirbhavi Beach
LocationFathima church
CityMangalore
CountryIndiaIndia
Lifeguard AvailableYes
Activities
Government
 • BodyMangalore City Corporation

Tannirbhavi beach is a beach in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in coastal Karnataka. Along with the beach, Sultan Battery, Tannirbavi Tree Park & the proposed Marine museum are also the tourist attractions. It can be reached either by land near Kuloor Bridge or by ferry via Gurupura river from Sultan Battery.[1]

Tannirbhavi (also spelled as Tannirbavi) is one of the popular beaches in Mangalore city, and comes second in popularity next to Panambur beach. Tannirbhavi beach has some basic facilities like lifeguards, proper toilets, a parking lot, a couple of small eateries and concrete benches.[1][2]

On the other side of the land strip of the beach there is a barge-mounted 220 MW power plant set up by the GMR Group. It is located at a distance of 12 km from Mangalore.

Tannirbhavi Tree Park[]

Tannirbhavi Tree Park is set up in an area of 15 hectares near Tannirbhavi Beach. It is an initiate by Karnataka Forest Department. The Tree Park includes tree species found in the Western Ghats and also the trees/plants are herbal and have medical importance. It has various sculptures depicting the culture of the region — Tulu Nadu such as Yakshagana and Buta Kola.[3]

Connectivity[]

Tannirbhavi Sunset
Seaside trees at the beach

Tannirbhavi is well connected by road, and easily reachable by own vehicle or a hired one. Alternatively, you can take city bus (No. 16, 16A) from Statebank to Sultan Battery and take a Ferry ride across Gurupur river. After crossing the river with the ferry, you can find a way between trees and reach the beach.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "An evening at Tannirbavi Beach". trayaan.com. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Travel: Ride the waves at Tannirbhavi Beach". mid-day. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Tannirbhavi Tree Park, Mangalore". Around Mangalore - info@aroundmangalore.com. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.

External links[]

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12°54′32″N 74°48′36″E / 12.909°N 74.81°E / 12.909; 74.81


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