Visit to Bekal fort @ 52 kms (right across the Kerala border)
Within 1 km to Uchil beach Close to Someshwar beach/rocks Thannirbhavi beach
Toddy House serves fresh toddy and seafood
12 kms to Mangalore city with a wide variety of restaurants/pubs/malls
Within 1 km Someshwar Temple and 60kms to Udupi for those interested to visit the temples
Thannirbhavi Tree Park for nature lovers
While you spend your time at the villa, you can stroll to the beach which is less than a kilometer away. If you are an early riser, you can also watch the fisherfolks returning with their day’s catch of fresh fish. Canoe rides at a nearby lagoon is an attraction for those who want to experience the serenity and calm of nature. Also nearby is the Someshwar beach where you can sit on the rocks and watch the sun go down.
Kambala is an annual festival celebrated in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The festival involves the traditional buffalo race, a popular and unique sport among the farming community of the state. This yearly event is celebrated with much enthusiasm and fervour in most parts of Dakshina Kannada. The Kambala festival season starts in November and lasts till March.
Kori Katta is a favourite sport of people living in the coastal region of Dakshina Karnataka.This sport is usually conducted in the vicinity of temples or country bar (gadang) in many surrounding parts of Mangalore. There may be a religious basis for this sport, most of the time it will conducted at evening or at night of the festival day.
Huli Vesha is a folk dance unique in coastal Karnataka. Also known as Pilivēṣa, it is performed during Navratri to honour the Goddess Durga whose favoured animal is the tiger. Dasara is one of the festivals during which large number of enthusiasts participate in this ritual. Typically, young males form troops of five to ten members painted and costumed to look like tigers, accompanied with two or three drummers. During Navratri, these troops will be roaming the streets of their towns, with the accompanying drum beats of their bands.
Bhootha Kola is a form of spirit dance that is performed by the people of Mangalore from December to January. The 'bhoothas' or the spirits worshiped during the festival are believed to be the guardians of the village, who protect the villagers as well as their livestock from evil forces.
Yakshagana is a traditional theater developed in Dakshina Kannada, presenting mythological and historical stories. A Yakshagana performance includes music, dance and dialogues. Elaborate and colourful costumes, makeup, and masks constitute some of the most-striking features of the art form.