Dhakshina Kannada contributing to India’s incredibility with a babble of Languages and Culture: Tulu, Kannada, Konkani and Malayalam: commingle in the salty air and give a distinct sense of otherness to this land. At the Confluence of rivers Nethravathi and Phalguni, sheltered by the soaring Western Ghats and thick forests, it is rich in culture and steep in history of its own. Kambala – the magical race on slush tracks with a pair of Buffaloes and a Man. Bootha Kola – a ritual worship; Yakshagana – a fabulous costumed dance and drama enables you to walk through the living traditions and relive the timeless past. Pristine beaches, fiery cuisines and famous temples make it a much sought after tourist destination. Experience the beautiful sands, explore the hills and treasure the memories of the paradise visited. Tulunadu with its cosmopolitan outlook and people with varied faiths beckon visitors to this beautiful land of Blues and Greens.

Distances from Mangalore (In Kms.)	Distances from Mangalore to Taluk Headquarters
Bangalore (Via Hassan) – 361 Belgaum – 487 Bellary – 435 Bidar (via Hubli) – 805 Bijapur (Via Hubli) – 585 Chickmagalur – 155 Chitradurga – 318 Gulbarga (Via Bijapur0 – 693 Hassan – 176 Karwar – 274 Madikeri – 139 Mysore – 261 Panaji (Goa) – 385 Shimoga – 256 Udupi – 58	Bantwal – 24 Kms Puttur – 48 Kms Belthangady – 60 Kms Sullia – 80 Kms