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| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| City | Hyderabad |
| Airports | Hyderabad Airport |
| Distance from City Centre | 16 Km/ 10 Mile |
| Railway Junctions | Hyderabad /Secundarabad |
| Local Languages | Hindi |
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Ullal Beach (8km) -
Make footprints in the sand at this
secluded beach backed by the sensuous sway of casuarinas. Situated on
the south bank of the Netravati river, just 8km from Mangalore, Ullal's
claim to fame rests on the courageous Queen Abbakka, who in the early
1600s repulsed a Portuguese attack near the city, killing two naval
commanders and 200 Portuguese seamen. The ruins of the area indicate
that it was a kingdom ruled with pomp and splendour. Ullal is also famed
for the Durgah of Syed Mohammed Shereeful Madani, who reportedly came to
Ullal from Madina 400 years ago.
Suratkal Beach (15km) -
Located 15km north
of Ullal, this
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beach is near the promontory on which the new lighthouse stands. A steep
path connects the lighthouse to the Sadashiva Temple. 
