PULCHRITUDINOUS MANIPAL “THE UNIVERSITY CITY”

Manipal (Kannada: ಮಣಿಪಾಲ, Manipal) is often described as the Havard of India, a university city home to MANIPAL UNIVERSITY(formerly known as MAHE,Mnaipal Acadmey of Higher Education) the destination for World class education since last 6 decades, and the preferred education destination of students from over 52 countries.It is a centre of academic learning, healthcare, industry and finance.Manipal University vaunts of the finest infrastructure and facilities in the area of education and research, facilities like the Innovation centre - incubation centre for industry and research, Skills lab, anatomy museums are considered amongst the best in the world. Lets see what our Ex President Mr. A.P.J. Abdul kalam has to say about Manipal “Manipal is like the Nalanda of yore. I am happy to see engineering, medicine and the other disciplines being taught in the same campus, an ideal environment for research to flourish.”

Manipal University currently has an enrollment of over 15000 students each year and has a strong alumni base of over 120,000 students worldwide. Today, Manipal has the largest concentration of foreign students in India doing professional courses, in effect the student body of Manipal represents 52 countries who live, work and study together. Manipal has more than 70,000 students graduate and has an ever increasing enrolment number of more than 19,000 students. The township of Manipal comprises two universities, 24 professional colleges.Manipal University is a perfect blend of global education, world class infrastructure and dedicated faculty. It is amongst the first institutions in the private sector to be recognized as a Deemed University by the Government of India.

Mnaipal campus is a community perpetually buzzing with activity. It has thriving and friendly environment where you'll make friends, get involved, and have fun. Manipal campus forms a congenial atmosphere where students from 52 countries create lifelong friendships.

Location:

Manipal is situated in the state of Karnataka.It is situated in the rocky hinterland of the Malabar coast of south west India.It is situated 3 Km from the temple city ‘Udupi’ and 60 km north of Mangalore.It is about 8 Km from the Arabian sea, Malpe beach being the nearest is the most sought after place of students in Manipal.Manipal being on the plateau gives a panormic view of the Arabian sea. Ideally situated amidst scenic beauty and rural surroundings, Manipal has all the modern facilities of transport, communication and banking. The surroundings are picturesque, comprising rural farmlands.

How to reach Manipal?

Manipal is well connected by road , rail and air. Udupi and Mangalore being the nearest entry point. Udupi (Indrali railway station) is just a few kilometers away from manipal. Mangalore is 60Km away from manipal which connects rest of the India by train and air. Some other nearest railway station and aerodrome are in goa and(330 km north of manipal, connected by NH 17) Bangalore. There are daily flights from Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Calicut and Goa to Mangalore. Popular Airlines like Indian Airliness, Air Deccann, Jet Airwayss and King Fisher Airlines fly to Mangalore. Mangalore is also internationally connected through flights from Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Mangalore also has daily flights to Dubai. Prepaid taxis are available at the Mangalore airport. The Mangalore airport is connected with Chennai - Mumbai and Bangalore airports. Kolkata and Delhi sectors are connected with Mumbai. Similarly, the Bangalore airport is connected with Delhi, Chennai, Calcutta and Hyderabad sectors.

Where to stay?

Hotel Valley View InternationalManipal, Udupi – 576 119Tel: 0820-571101Fax: 0820-571327Tariff Range: Rs. 1,100/- to Rs. 4,000/-

Hotel Green ParkManipal, Udupi – 576 119Tel: 0820-570561, 570563Fax: 0820-571385Tariff Range: Rs. 250/- to Rs. 650/-

Hotel AshleshaOpposite Manipal Institute Of Technology,Manipal, Udupi – 576 119Tel: 0820-572824Fax: 575594Tariff Range: Rs. 300/- to Rs.700/-

Hotel Lake ViewAlevoor, Manipal,Udupi – 576 119Tel: 0820-570100, 572801Tariff Range: Rs. 175/- to Rs. 600/-

Climate:

The climate is humid and warm between November and May and wet and cool during the monsoon months from June to October. It has a tropical climate characteristic of coastal plains in the West of India. Manipal, being located on an elevated place near the seashore, has fine breeze throughout the day and the temperature ranges from 24 °C to 38 °C for most part of the year. The rainfall amounts to about 260-300 inches/year mainly during the monsoon months from June to October.

History:

The Manipal University is the result of the single minded dedication of the founder Dr TMA Pai, a doctor by profession,banker, educator, industrialist and philanthropist. It was his vision to transform Manipal into the hub of Learning.

The slow yet steady; brick by brick construction of this great Institution can be traced by looking at their milestones:

1953: A medical doctor visualizes a bustling university in manipal. The same year he establishes the first college - Kasturba Medical College, inaugurated by the Health Minister of Madras State.1955: Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore was established 1957: Establishment of the Manipal Institute of Technology. 1959: School of Nursing is established in Manipal 1961: Kasturba General Hospital inaugurated by Shri Sanjeeva Reddy, AICC president.1963:Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal established 1963:Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal established.1963:Dr. A. V Baliga Institute of Surgery is opened by Smt. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India.1980TA Pai Management Institute opens its doors.1984: Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi.1986:Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration established.1987:Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore was inaugurated.1988:Dr TMA Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala inaugurated by Shri Babubhai Patel.1990:Manipal witnesses the birth of the Manipal College of Nursing at Manipal.Manipal Hospital and Manipal Heart Foundation, Bangalore.1992: Shirdi Sai Baba Cancer Hospital at Manipal.KMC Hospital, Attavar, Mangalore 1993The Manipal University, Manipal was established in 1993 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, Government of India and was awarded deemed university status Manipal Northside Hospital, Bangalore.1994:International Centre for Applied Sciences and International Centre for Health Sciences, opened at Manipal.Manipal College of Medical Sciences established at Pokhara, NepalManipal Goa Cancer & General Hospital, Goa.1995:Melaka-Manipal Medical College (Melaka Campus) was established.1996:Sikkim-Manipal University of Health Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok, Sikkim.1996:Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal is launchedMelaka-Manipal Medical College (Manipal Campus) was established.Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Technology was conceivedUniversity Medical Centre, MangaloreCentral Referral Hospital, Sikkim.1998Manipal Centre for Information Sciences, Manipal Manipal Teaching Hospital, Nepal.1999:Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal.Manipal Institute of Management, Manipal.2000:Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim.2002:Manipal Education and Medical Group corporate office in Bangalore was set up.2003:KMC Manipal and Mangalore celebrated Golden Jubilee.2004:Manipal University and constituent colleges got ISO certificates .Manipal University institutions adopt PeopleSoft ERP application.Dr TMA Pai convention center inaugurated.2005:KMC International Centre inaugurated.2006:Manipal Life Sciences Centre, Manipal established.2007:Manipal College of Nursing, Mangalore.Manipal College of Nursing, Bangalore.Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore.

college rankings in manipal:

Kasturba Medical College , Manipal Institute of Technology, TAPMI and WGSHA are among top rated colleges in their respective fields. Outlook, India's leading print magazine has ranked colleges on all India basis.

Restaurants :

If you are with your parents some of the restaurants where you can go are: Rangoli (valley view), china valley, pisces (Udupi), shahi darbar (udupi),guzzlers (downtown), foodcourt (university building). Some of the romantic restaurants to hang out with your girlfriend are: café coffee day(downtown), basil café(manadavi palace),tasty byte(near VGT),saiba(TC),hot and spicy(syndicate bank, main office) etc etc. if you are looking for cheap stuff then you must try dollops(TC), manipal canteen(TC), manipal restaurant(TC),hot spot(near reebok showroom). If you are looking for food and loud music then try these Dee Tee , new DT, sky lounge. Some disc and pubs in manipal are sky lounge, edge, purple ace, ozone.

Nearest hangout points:

The most sought after tourist destination is Goa. 330 km north of Manipal. Connected by road (NH17, 9 hr. drive). Goa is also connected by train which takes just 4 hrs.The most sought after destination is filled with manipal students whenever there is 3-4 days vacation.Some of the place which are not to be missed in Goa is baga beach, candolim beach ,anjuna beach, wagator beach, DCH point @ Agwada fort, cruise in panji Best time to visit is Jan. and feb. Kudremukh is a trekker’s paradise.Its a wonderland of lush green forests interspersed with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades, rare orchids, caves, ruins, and traces of old civilizations. amaze you as you trek your way through it. The best time to visit is after the monsoon when everything is lush green and the rivers, streams, and waterfalls are at their best.Chikmangalur is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises: hills, valleys, streams and the aroma of coffee wafting in the misty air.Blessed with silver cascades of mountain streams, rugged mountain trails and lush vegetation, Chikmagalur is a trekker's delight.