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
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Typebeach
Nearest baseMangaluru
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit11→It is a favourite for sunsets and relaxed walks, less crowded and commercial than Panambur.
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.
Weather in Tannirbhavi BeachSeasonal guide
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Today at Tannirbhavi Beach
Sunrise6:20 am
Sunset6:41 pm
Golden hour best light5:41 pm–6:41 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:41 pm–7:06 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 59%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- Watch the ferry timings and swim only where it is safe and flagged.
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Tannirbhavi Beach in pictures
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templeKadri Manjunath Temple
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5.5 km · ~14 min by auto
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templeKateel Durgaparameshwari Temple
18.1 km · ~30 min by cab
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churchSt Aloysius Chapel
3.8 km · ~10 min by auto
A chapel in Mangaluru whose walls and ceilings are covered in vivid frescoes painted by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni in 1899–1900, often likened to a miniature Sistine Chapel.
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4.5 km · ~11 min by auto
The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary at Bunder, seat of the Mangalore diocese — a domed church rebuilt in the early 20th century in a Roman style, on a site dating to the 16th century.
heritageSultan Battery, Mangaluru
1.5 km · 19 min walk
A black-stone watchtower built by Tipu Sultan in 1784 at Boloor on the Gurupura river to guard the approach to Mangaluru harbour; a short climb up gives views over the backwater.
beachPanambur Beach
5.4 km · ~14 min by auto
Mangaluru's most popular beach beside the New Mangalore Port — a wide sandy stretch with lifeguards, camel and boat rides and an annual kite festival.
beachSasihithlu Beach
3.3 km · ~8 min by auto
A scenic beach where the Shambhavi and Nandini rivers meet the sea near Mulki, north of Mangaluru, known as one of the coast’s surfing spots.
wildlifePilikula Nisarga Dhama
8.6 km · ~14 min by cab
A large nature park on the edge of Mangaluru with a biological park (zoo), a lake, a heritage village, a botanical garden and a science centre and planetarium.
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Tannirbhavi Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight; check last ferry
Best timeOctober to February; sunset
Entry: Free (ferry charged)
Getting here
How to reach Tannirbhavi Beach
Ferry from Sultan Battery, or by road via the port
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Tannirbhavi Beach is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Tannirbhavi Beach
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Tannirbhavi Beach
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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.
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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