- Mangalore - You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and driven to the port where you will meet your guide.
The guide will take you on a tour of the docks where you can see the day’s catch being unloaded, sorted, auctioned and packed. You will see the various kinds of seafood eaten on this western coast of India. The fisherman’s trade here is dominated by a single community, the Moger (Mogaveera) people, who specialize in fishing.
Next you will visit a wholesale vegetable market and a flower market. These markets are buzzing with activity at dawn, with the produce arriving in trucks and being sorted and stacked up for sale. You may stop by the various stalls and take in the sights and smells of the colorful flowers.
Your last stop will be a popular temple in Car Street where you can take part in the morning prayers.
At the end of the visit, you can take breakfast (own expense) at a local restaurant.
After breakfast, you will be driven back to your hotel.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English speaking guide
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Mangalore is the largest port of the South Indian state of Karnataka. On this morning expedition, get a glimpse of the life of the local fishermen as they go about their chores. Visit a local vegetable and flower market and watch the sellers set up their stalls. Your last stop will be at a local temple where you can learn about some of the Hindu rituals.
Highlights
- Moger community of fishermen
- Vegetable and flower markets
- Morning prayers at a Hindu temple
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Dress code is smart casual.
- Does not operate during monsoon season, Jul-Sep.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
