Journey from Bengaluru to Mumbai via Mangalore, Udupi, Manipal, Gokarna, and Goa
Bengaluru to Mangalore The journey began from Bengaluru at the KSRTC railway station at night. On the train, I met two people heading to the Amrutham Temple near Dharmasthala, a famous spot in Dakshina Kannada. Mangalore In Mangalore, Pavan hosted me at his house. I arrived at Mangalore Junction, took a bus to Lalbagh (KSRTC), and then another bus, number 33, to Akash Bhavan. Pavan's home is small but cozy, a 1RK setup, where he lives with his wife and daughter. He works in the pharma industry, but despite some financial setbacks, he seemed friendly and willing to help. Pavan is a heavy smoker, which was quite noticeable. After freshening up, we decided to explore the city. However, it started raining heavily, a common occurrence in Mangalore. With an umbrella and Pavan's raincoat, we managed to visit some places. I tried the neer dosa, which was delicious, visited Mangaladevi Temple, and took a boat from Sultan Battery to the beach. I enjoyed some fried fish and toddy, explore...