Wir sind auf der AIDAbella bei der Transasientour vom 15.04.2019 bis 03.05.2019 mit an Board. Laut meiner Recherche soll der Mangalore Magic Tours ein guter und zuverlässiger Touranbieter sein.
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"Mangalore must-sees"
Karkala, Moodbidri, Local Bazaar and Farm Visit
In this tour we will go on a drive to Karkala and Moodabidri, two sleepy towns situated around an hour’s drive from Mangalore. The drive is interesting once you leave the port behind, and you will see many coconut trees, arecanut trees, etc.
Between the 14th and 16th centuries, this area near Mangalore became a great centre of learning and pilgrimage for members of the ancient Jain faith. In Karkala the giant statue of Gomateshwara attracts Jain pilgrims from far and wide. It is on top of a hill and provides panoramic views of the countryside. In Moodabidri, we will visit the famous 1000-pillared Jain Temple dedicated to Chandranatha. This is the largest Jain temple in coastal Karanataka, with richly carved pillars; and no two pillars in this temple are alike.
We will also visit the local bazaar at Moodbidri, which has visitors from the surrounding areas, buying fruits, vegetables, spices, clothes, food items and other items of daily use. It is a nice way to see daily life in this part of the country.
This area of Mangalore is known for its pineapples and other tropical fruits. We will visit a working fruit farm with a bamboo grove. We will walk through the farm, learn about the various spices, trees, fruits and other products grown at the farm. You can taste their famous pineapples if you wish, and take a restroom break. They also offer spices for sale if you would like to buy some.
Plan for the day:
- Pickup from docks at 10:00 a.m.
- Transfer to Karkala 1hr 15 mins, drive to the top of the hill to see the Jain Gomateshwara Statue and views of the green countryside
- 12:00 to 12:20 transfer to Soans Farm, visit the farm
- 1 pm transfer to 1000-pillar temple (15 minutes), visit the temple and the local market at Moodbidri
- 2:30 p.m. depart back to docks by 4:30 pm (you can bring sandwiches or snacks from the ship to eat on the ride back)
Notes: Please bring an extra pair of socks as shoes are not allowed in the temples, and the temple stone flooring can be hot in areas exposed to the sun. September is the tail end of the monsoon season, so hot stone floors may not be a big problem for you. However it may rain (although probably not much). Please wear sensible footwear accordingly. An umbrella would be useful protection from both sun and rain. Soans Farm has clean toilets. Please bring packed sandwiches and snacks from the ship to eat on the drive back.
Cost: The pricing is as follows:
Rs 14,500 using a Toyota Innova car (Max 4 Persons)
Rs 21,500 using Tempo Traveler (Max 8 persons)
Inclusions: English-speaking escort, AC transport, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, entrances, bottled water, all taxes.
Excludes: Entrance ticket Rs 200 extra per person for Soans Farm, meals, insurance, tips.
