Places to see

Temples

Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple: is one of the oldest temples in the region and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Shri Tirumala Venkatramana Swamy Temple: of Bantwal is very famous. It is believed that Lord Venkateshwara or Balaji came here all the way from Tirupati.
Shri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba temple at Nandavara: is another historical and famous temple situated in the banks of Netravati River.
Shri Seetharam Temple
Sri Veera Maruthi Temple
Shri Krishna Math
Shri Mahamaya Temple.
Karinjeshwara Temple, Bantwala: This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvathi. The temple stands high on the hill amidst beautiful surroundings. The view of the lake below the hill will certainly cool one's eyes. Every year in months of February - March, Shivaratri, the festival of Lord Shiva is celebrated here with much festivity, which attracts large masses of people. Location: This place is located 32 Km. away from Mangalore city in Bantwal Taluk.
Nara Hari Betta, Bantwal: This Shiva temple is also historically known as a place where Nara and Hari, incarnations of Lord Vishnu were supposed to have performed the penance. This hill top temple is also known for its lyrical ponds, which are in the shape of Shanka (Conch), Chakra (Wheel), Gadha (Heavy Weapon) and Padma (Lotus), the weapons of Vishnu. Taking a holy dip in these ponds on the day of Karthik Somvar is considered to be sacred according to the Hindu mythology. Location: It is situated 25 Kms. from Mangalore in Bantwal.