Mangalore, officially known as
Mangaluru, is the chief
port city of the
Indian state of
Karnataka. It is known as Kudla in
Tulu, Mangaluru in
Kannada, Maikala in
Beary, Kodial in Canarese Konkani and Mangalapuram in Malayalam. It is located about west of the state capital,
Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the
Arabian Sea and the
Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the
Dakshina Kannada (formerly
South Canara) district in south western Karnataka. With its pristine beaches, broad roads and calm localities, Mangalore was ranked the 8th cleanest city of India and 2nd of Karnataka. Mangalore was ranked India's 13th and Karnataka's 2nd best destination for business.
