Kateel, approximately 30 km from Mangalore, is a popular sacred place for Hindus. The temple at Kateel, dedicated to Durga Parameswari, attracts lot of tourists and in fact the name of the city was derived from a legend related to the goddess herself. The best time to visit Kateel is from October to March.
Mangalore Airport is around 30 km away. Mangalore Central Railway Station and Mangalore Junction Railway Station are the nearest railheads.
