Mangalore is also known as Mangaluru. The city is in the Indian State of Karnataka and is a major commercial centre and an Arabian Sea port. It is a beautiful coastal town, sleepy in a coastal way and chaotic in a commercial way.

There is a lot of history in Mangalore. The Kadri Manjunath Temple can be found here, as well as the 9th century Mangaladevi Temple. There are ancient churches including the Milagres Church dating back to the 17th century and the magnificent Aloysious Chapel.

Mangalore is the gateway to the Knokan coast and the inland Kodagu region. Tannirbhavi Beach is lovely, a little off the beaten track with a gorgeous holiday vibe. The sunsets are lovely, the seafood divine and the scenic views of ocean and fishermen are divine.

And alongside the beauty is the commercial. The New Mangalore Port opened in 1974 and is exceptionally busy with chemicals, fertilisers, coffee and cashew exports, oil, crude oil and timber.

Information Technology has also grown in Mangalore and the city is a regional IT hub. Many national and international IT and outsourcing IT companies have set up office here, such as Infosys, Cognisant Technology Solutions, Endurance and Thomson Reuters. Emphasis BOP has a branch in Bangalore, there are Information Technology Parks such as Export Promotion Industrial Park and a Special Economic Zone under construction. The Mangalore area has not just one SEZ but there are more under construction, in Thumbe nearby.

IT is the future of Mangalore. IT is the future of India really, with thousands of software companies setting up in India and exploring software. If you have an interest in IT, Mangalore may well be the place for you. If you have experience in IT, all the better. If you don’t, have a look at AcePro School where you can study IT in your own time, online, with all the back up you need. You will always find work if you can do website development or Wordpress design, but if you specialise and get certificates in Digital Marketing Training or SEO Training in Mangalore, you will be in demand.

Mangalore has been ranked as having the 2nd best quality of life in Asia and as the 12th best city in Asia for healthcare. It has a good and solid infrastructure, a booming industry and especially, amazing growth in the Information Technology industry. The city has also been chosen to be developed as a Smart City under the Smart Cities Mission meaning that IT is going to be used to streamline municipal services and accounts, ensuring a much smoother running city.

Mangalore is a good place to be. There is plenty of opportunity here. Yes, the city is busy and bustling and a bit chaotic at times – that is India – but there are the beaches and the temples and forts to make up for it. The city offers nature, culture, history, industry, shipping and IT. What more could you possibly want?