This was my second visit to Mangalore after the interview process. I had had a sneak peak of Mangalore after the interview on a rented car. But that day I was in a hurry to catch my train. So now I was left with amble scope to explore the new town which is known to be an educational hub and retirement paradise.
When I came down to this city I was initially lodged at Surathkal area. From the initial days itself I started exploring the new town on by 350 cc Beast. The place is blessed with a number of restaurants that'll serve you mouth watering food. Of course they taste different from our Keralite food. But it has it's own unique identity.
My new colleagues welcomed me with open hands and the new work environment gave me amble scope to learn. From them I learned about various beaches in Mangalore area and I visited a couple of them. The beach that stands out is this Panambur beach. It is famous for being the venue for Kites Festival which takes place on mid of January. It's a well maintained beach and has various fun things in store for you. But what attracted me was this water scooter on which boys were having fun. I grabbed tickets for myself and lemme tell you the experience was exhilarating. I was spotted riding this machine towards the setting sun. The boat owner taught me how to ride and he also took some quick twists and turns in the water scooter that will thrill you to the core. After the awesome ride I came back and rested on the shore and treated me with a Malai Kulfi.
Mangalore is a developed city with reasonable traffic and some great malls. You will get all the fun stuff there. For a movie buff like this is the place where I renew my Malayali connection. And lemme tell you this place is gifted with some of the most beautiful girls in South India.
Mangalore is also famous for some awesome temples, Kudroli temple being the topper on the list. Kudroli temple was built in the graze land of horses during Tippu Sultan's rule.Hence the name Kudre(horse) halli transformed into Kudroli over time. It's a beautiful temple and and has calm and peaceful ambience. What stands out is the Lord Shiva and Hanuman statutes in the temple.
I was easily able to find an accommodation with the help of my colleague. After three weeks I even made a small visit to my hometown. It also marked my first travel in a full sleeper bus. On my way back home I spotted Thalassery and Mahe. Thalassery is gifted with some beautiful beaches and Mahe is blessed with "You know who". I have added these places to my wish list and soon you'll see me posting about "The Mahe-way". The near by places like Udupi and a lil far but worthwhile place like Goa also gives me amble scope for my future trips.
In short I am loving the new place and the people around me.
