What to expect
Highlights
- A calmer beach with a backing tree park.
- The short ferry crossing from Sultan Battery.
- Sunset views across the estuary.
Tannirbhavi Beach
Tannirbhavi lies across the Gurupura river from Mangaluru city, a quieter beach reached by a short ferry from Sultan Battery or by road around. A tree park backs the sand and there is a small promenade.
Practical guide
Plan Tannirbhavi Beach
Typebeach
Nearest baseMangaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree (ferry charged)
Nearest town/baseMangaluru
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Place typebeach
Time needed1 to 2 hours.
Tannirbhavi lies across the Gurupura river from Mangaluru city, a quieter beach reached by a short ferry from Sultan Battery or by road around. A tree park backs the sand and there is a small promenade.
It is a favourite for sunsets and relaxed walks, less crowded and commercial than Panambur.
Visiting
Tannirbhavi Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight; check last ferry
Best timeOctober to February; sunset
Entry: Free (ferry charged)
Getting there: Ferry from Sultan Battery, or by road via the port
Note the ferry timings; swim only where safe and flagged.
Getting there
How to visit
- Reach it by the ferry from Sultan Battery, or by road via the port; autos and taxis run from the city.
- Swim with care where flagged; the ferry has fixed timings, so check the last crossing back.
Distance by road
- Udupi60 km
- Kasaragod50 km
- Madikeri (Coorg)135 km
- Mysuru250 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Dakshina Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; late afternoon for the sunset.
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Visitor notes
- Watch the ferry timings and swim only where it is safe and flagged.
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Tannirbhavi Beach — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Tannirbhavi Beach?
October to February; late afternoon for the sunset.
What are the entry fee and timings at Tannirbhavi Beach?
Entry: Free (ferry charged). Timings: Daylight; check last ferry. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Tannirbhavi Beach?
Reach it by the ferry from Sultan Battery, or by road via the port; autos and taxis run from the city. Swim with care where flagged; the ferry has fixed timings, so check the last crossing back.
How much time do I need for Tannirbhavi Beach?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Tannirbhavi Beach?
Nearby you can pair Sultan Battery, Mangaluru (1.5 km), Kudroli Gokarnath Temple (2.4 km), Sasihithlu Beach (3.3 km), St Aloysius Chapel (3.8 km).
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