Panambur Beach
Mangaluru, Karnataka · Mangaluru travel guide
Clean beach popular for sunsets and kites.
Panambur Beach is one of Mangalore’s most popular and well-maintained beaches, known for its golden sands and stunning sunsets. It offers water sports, camel rides, and food stalls, making it a lively hangout spot. Regularly hosting beach festivals and kite flying events, the beach is patrolled for safety, making it family-friendly and a tourist favorite.
Plan your visit
| Time to spend | About 2 h (1.5–3 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 4:30–6:30 PM — sunset and kite flying |
| Avoid | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM — hot and humid sun |
| Best months | Nov–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Jun–Aug |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 on Google (3,660 reviews) |
Kite festival is held in January; rough monsoon seas make swimming unsafe from June to August.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need at Panambur Beach?
Most visitors spend about 2 h; 1.5–3 h depending on pace.
What is the best time to visit Panambur Beach?
4:30–6:30 PM, for sunset and kite flying. The best months are Nov–Mar.
What is the entry fee for Panambur Beach?
Entry is free.