# Manjeshwar

Manjeshwar is in Malabar, in Kerala, India.

## Understand

Even though Manjeshwar is officially in Kerala, most people belong to Karnataka and speak Kannada and Tulu languages as the Karnataka border is only a few kilometres away.
There are two towns in Manjeshwar. The old Manjeshwar is on the western side of the railway station. Most of the old temples and mosques are on this side near the beach. The new Manjeshwar is on the national highway on the eastern side of the railway station. New establishments and eateries are appearing every day on this side of Manjeshwar.

## Get in

Buses are available from Mangalore and Kozhikode. There is an airport at Mangalore. Manjeshwar has its own major railway station.

## Get around

Autorikshaws take you anywhere in the town for less than one hundred rupees. The minimum charge is only ₹20.00 for one km distance. You can see them busy all the day because of being cheap and accessible. But autorikshaws are cheap only in North Kerala. Don't expect the same experience across the border in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and South Kerala. Over there, Autorikshaws are considered luxury vehicles and a good bargaining exercise is essential before you hire one.

## See

* Ananthapuram Lake Temple, Kumbla. (updated Jun 2015)
* Arikkady Temple, Kumbla. Kote Shree Veeranjaneya Temple, Ikkeri fort, Hanujman Nagar, Arikkady. (updated Aug 2015)
* Bela Church, Seethamgoly (10 km). Four majestic churches and a school on spacious grounds. (updated Jun 2015)
* Gorge Temple (Shankara Narayana Temple), Shirirya (17 km). (updated May 2015)
* 12.7257474.894751 Govind Pai Memorial College, Spoorthi Nagara (3 km). Scenic campus (updated May 2015)
* 12.7475874.905442 The Holy Cross Church. Prayers in Tulu language (updated May 2015)
* Hosabettu. Ancient Trading village (updated May 2015)
* Kanwathirtha. pilgrim centre for the Madhawa Brahmins (updated May 2015)
* Olayam Riverside Dargah, Shiriya (15 km). Turn left before the bridge on Shiriya river. Scenic riverside road takes to Olayam Masjidh and Dargah. (updated May 2015)
* 12.7448574.906863 Rahmaniya Juma Masjid, Pavoor. (updated May 2015)
* Shri Chathurmukha Basadi (Jain Temple). (updated May 2015)
* 12.7268374.907114 Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Badaje. (updated May 2015)
* 12.7141274.89285 Shrimath Anantheshwar Temple. 1,200 years old (updated May 2015)
* Sri Madapura Mutthapan Temple, Bangra. (updated May 2015)
* Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Masjid. (updated Jul 2017)
* Anekallu Bridge, Kanyala Road. Beautiful river and bridge making up the border between Kerala and Karnataka states. Buses are available from Hosangadi junction and it takes one hour to reach there. (updated Feb 2018)

## Do

* Photography tour by train. Slow trains are called Passenger Trains in India. They are very cheap and punctual. They stop in all small railway stations and give you an opportunity to see the villages from inside and to absorb things slowly. They do not move very slowly, they are only 20% slower than the express trains. Here is a list of railway stations between Manjeshwar and Kannur where the slow trains will stop: Uppala, Kumbla, Kasaragod, Kalanad, Kottikkulam, Bekal Fort, Nileshwar, Charavattur, Chandera, Trikaripur, Payyanur, Ezhimala, Payangadi, Kannapuram, Pappinishery, Chirakkal, Kannur. (updated Jun 2015)
* Beach Road. If you want a pleasant walk in Manjeshwar town with an opportunity to photograph many period building, you can start from the back side of Manjehwar railway station. Head south and the majestic arches of a village temple welcomes. Even tea shops are housed in period buildings in this locality. Continue walking to the Govinda Pai Memorial museum and you can find the police station junction a little forward. If you turn any right diversion you will reach the beach. When you walk straight, you will come across a scenic bridge and a green mosque on the mezzanine level. There is one beautiful temple on your left and some two or three new mosques are also there. The road ends at the Melangadi township that connects you to the Hosangadi junction on the highway by an upward road going left to you. (updated Feb 2018)

## Eat

* Malabar Restaurant, Highway. (updated May 2015)
* Salted fruits and vegetables. Available at a small outlet on Manjeshwar beach. Salted carrots, mangoes, pineapples and a few other varieties are available. (updated Sep 2015)

## Sleep

* Metro Lodge, Manjeshwar Bus station. (updated May 2015)
* Government Rest House, Pazhaya Manjeshwar, ☏ +91 499-4230542, eebldksd@gmail.com. (updated May 2015)
* M.M.Tourist Home. M.M.Tourist Home, Near Railway Station, Kumbla. 04998216388 8593816994 Rs.400 for single room. (updated Apr 2018)
* Government Rest House, Mannakuzhy Uppala, ☏ +91 499-4230542, eebldksd@gmail.com. (updated Nov 2021)
* Government Rest House, Kumbla, ☏ +91 499-4230542, eebldksd@gmail.com. (updated Nov 2021)

## Go next

* Kasaragod
* Mangalore