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Ullal
A half-day stop from Mangalore for the beach, dargah and river mouth views; not a base. One night if you want a quiet seaside evening.
Ullal is a coastal town 10 km south of Mangalore, known for its beach, the Someshwara Temple and the Ullal Dargah, a major Muslim shrine. The Netravati and Gurpur rivers meet the sea here. Most visitors come for a few hours from Mangalore; the town has one resort and a handful of local eateries.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough sea)
- Airport
- IXE
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ullal112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ullal, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyMosquitoes are present; carry repellent.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckIXE Mangalore International Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) north; taxi ₹600–800 (≈ US$7–10) (check), 40 min (check)).IXE Mangalore International Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) north; taxi ₹600–800 (≈ US$7–10) (check), 40 min (check)).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaw or taxi for short hops; walking along the beach and riverbank.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideAuto from Mangalore bus stand to Ullal2026 estimate, check₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedBudget hotel in Mangalore double room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedSummer Sands Beach Resort double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedSummer Sands Beach Resort double room, a night, per room₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXE Mangalore International Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) north; taxi ₹600–800 (check), 40 min (check))IXE Mangalore International Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) north; taxi ₹600–800 (check), 40 min (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (26 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ullal: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
23 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
22 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaw or taxi for short hops; walking along the beach and riverbank. Bus 44A/44C/44D from Mangalore to the centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30–40 min
Bus 44A/44C/44D, auto or taxi
Panambur Beach, Mangaladevi Temple, city markets.
Door to door: About 45 min (check)
Bus or taxi via NH 66
Temple town, quieter than Mangalore.
Door to door: About 1 h (check)
Bus or taxi, about 25 km (16 mi)Bus or taxi, about 16 mi (25 km)
Jain temples and basadis.
Door to door: About 1 h (check)
Bus or taxi north along the coast
Beach and the NITK campus lighthouse.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Summer Sands Beach Resort
Beachfront resort; a bit pricey.
Mangalore city
More options; 30 min by bus or auto.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel in Mangalore double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Auto from Mangalore to Ullal1 × ₹300 · 2026 estimate, check | ₹300 |
| Bus from Mangalore to Ullal2 × ₹20 · 2026 estimate, check | ₹40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,080 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,960 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,920≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate, check
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Fish curry meal2026 estimate, check | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tender coconut2026 estimate, check | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto from Mangalore bus stand to Ullal2026 estimate, check | ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus from Mangalore to Ullal2026 estimate, check | ₹15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mosquitoes: carry repellent.
- The sea can have strong currents; swim only where locals do.
- The replica dhow at the boatyard is under construction and may not be visible.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mangalore → Ullal by bus: ₹15–25 (≈ under US$1) (check), about 30 min
- Mangalore → Ullal by auto: ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) (check), about 20 min
- Mangalore → Ullal by taxi: ₹300–400 (≈ US$4–5) (check), about 20 min
Say or show
- ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much? (eshtu)
- ಬೀಚ್ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the beach? (beach ellide)
- ಮೀನ್ ಕರಿ ಕೊಡಿ — Fish curry, please (meen kari kodi)
Kannada is the local language; English is understood in tourist spots.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ullal. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough sea) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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