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Light House Hill Garden & Tagore Park in Mangalore

Located in the heart of the city, the Lighthouse Hill Garden and Tagore Park is just one kilometer away from the Mangalore Main Bus Stand. It was built somewhere in the eighteenth century, believed to be constructed by the mighty ruler, Haider Ali, the erstwhile ruler of Mysore.

Light House Hill Garden & Tagore Park in Mangalore

Things to do at Light House Garden

When you climb up the stairs of the lighthouse you feel a different scent of the air – it’s completely fresh, free from all the pollutants. The sea view from the top of the lighthouse is just amazing. One can spend an entire day here. It’s that magnificent.

Besides the lighthouse, this place also has a beautiful garden. Again, one can see a magnificent view of the sea from this garden. Moving boats and huge ships add to this gorgeous picture. The sparkling water and the cool breeze will boggle your mind and will impart peace to your mind and soul.
The best time to visit the place is during sunset. The crimson red sky with gray water and cool winds will dumbstruck you. The birds flying off to their nests and the serenity will enthrall you. The scenic beauty will definitely cheer you up.

If on a romantic date in Mangalore, then no place is better than this. The lovely ambience will spark in more love into relationship, thus strengthening your bond. Arrange for a candle light dinner on the lighthouse top and your beloved will never ask anything more. EVER!

The Tagore Garden, as it is popularly know, surrounds an old lighthouse. The tall trees and other plush green vegetation form a sort of cover for the lighthouse. The place also hosts an artificial stream flowing past the rocks. It gives a virtual waterfall effect. Much soothing to the eyes, this place is a perfect vacation spot.

Whether you are coming with your family or friends or on a date, the place provides a harmonious environment to sit back and relax. Carry some liquor and sandwiches to relish the classy aura. Reviews say that people have started treating this place as an ideal picnic spot. Thus, many stalls have mushroomed up nearby the place. You can taste all the popular Mangaluru delicacies. There are a couple of ice - cream vendors. You can enjoy the ice – cream along with the chilly winds.
 

How to reach Light House Hill Garden & Tagore Park

Via Road: As mentioned earlier, this place is located at a distance of less than a kilometer from the Main Bus Stand. You might reach Mangalore and hit the beach straight from there.

Via Train: You can take a cab or an auto to reach your destination. The place is pretty popular and thus there won’t be much of a hustle to reach here.

Via Air: Prepaid cabs are available at the Mangalore Airport which will take you to the Light House Hill Garden & Tagore Park.

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