Bangaluru.org - "Someshwar Beach" Sea Beaches in Karnataka

Someshwar Beach , Ullal (Mangalore) Ullal, in south Mangalore, has the most pristine and rocky beach face in the canara region. Jagged rocks overlook the sea which, however, most locals consider too rough for swimming in. The great rock that abuts the sea is Someshwar's main draw, as are the series of resorts that line this picturesque stretch of sand and water.

Distance:-	347 km West of Bangalore (13 km from Mangalore)
By Road:-	8 hours
By Air:-	1 hour
Route:-	Take NH48 to Mangalore via Kunigal, Yediyur, Hassan, Sakleshpur and Mani.
When to go:-	September to February would be ideal.
Tourist offices:-	Depertment of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Lighthouse Hill Road, Hampankatta, Mangalore. Tel: 0824-2442926 . KSTDC(bookings and info) Badami House, NR Square, Bangalore Tel: 080-2275869, Fax: 2352626 Email: kstdc@vsnl.in
Where to stay :-	The Taj Manjarun Hotel (Tel: 0824-2420420; Tariff: Rs 1,200-3,995). Hotel Mangalore International ( Tel: 0824-2444860-64; Tariff: Rs 350-1,390) Hotel Manorama (Tel: 2440306;Tariff: Rs 275-725) Hotel Moti Mahal (Tel:2441411-2; Tariff: Rs 950-1,800) Hotel Navarathna (Tel:2441104-08 ;Tariff: Rs 275-750) Poonja International (Tel: 2440169-71; Tariff: Rs 500-2200) Hotel Srinivas (Tel: 2440061-65; Tariff: Rs 275-800) Hotel Woodlands (Tel:2444754; Tariff: Rs 400-800) Summer Sands Beach Resort (Tel: 2467690-92; Tariff: Rs 650-3760)
Where to Eat :-	Galley (Tel: 0824-2420420) Ganesh Vilas (Tel:2440632, 2440440) Heera Panna (Tel: 2441104-08) Hotel Woodside (Tel: 2440296) Hotel Moti Mahal (Tel: 24414112) Yuvaraj (Tel: 2440171) Hotel Ayodhya Summer palace (Tel: 24676990-92)