Duel Action

Fasten your seat belts as we take you on a 360-degree ride through two destinations. There’s Mangaluru (India) in one corner and Malta in another.

Mangaluru Malta

Architectural Gems

Built in 1885, St. Aloysius Chapel in Mangaluru showcases several magnificent pieces of artwork by Italian painter Antonio Moscheni. With decorated walls, ceiling frescoes and oil paintings , the chapel resembles the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

Foodie Tales

Designed by Maltese architect Gerolamo Cassar, the St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta is considered a masterpiece of the Maltese Baroque style. One of its greatest treasures is a huge painting of John the Baptist by Italian master,

Kube mutli is a Mangalorean-style cockles with rice dumplings. Try the spicy kori gassi (chicken curry), chicken ghee roast, fish curry and kori rotti (spicy, coconutbased chicken curry and crispy dry wafers made of boiled rice).

Stuffat tal-fenek traditional rabbit stew, classic Maltese preparation. Do try lampuki pie), kapunata version of the Sicilian caponata), kannoli of crispy, fried pastry filled with ricotta) and tat-tork (a sweet treat prepared with nuts and vanilla).

Stunning Islands and Serene Beaches

The port city of Mangaluru is ideal for lazy days but you can also enjoy water sports and activities like stand-up paddling, jet-skiing, kayaking, boating and surfing. Don't miss the picturesque beaches like Panambur, Tannirbhavi, Chitrapura, Kodical and Someshwara.

Gozo, also known as the 'Island of the Three Hills', is the second-largest of the Maltese islands. Gozo is one of Europe’s top diving destinations with a remarkable range of shore as well as boat dives. Explore pristine coastlines, untouched country trails, Baroque churches and traditional farmhouses.

Bazaars and Streets

Mangaluru has a lot to offer to shoppers and is known for its silk saree and jewellery stores. Visit the Central Market where you will find almost all that you need. Being a coastal city, Mangaluru is famous for its seafood market that offers prawns, crabs and many types of fish.

Maltese crafts include fine lace, silverware, clocks, gilding, knitwear, basketware and pottery. Visit Tower Road for high-street brands or an open air market. Almost every town and village has its version of an open air market. For handicrafts and artefacts, head to Ta' Qali Crafts Village.

For history and heritage lovers

Visit the 11th centuryKadri Manjunatha Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva), which has tanks with natural springs and small caves known as the Pandava Caves. The bronze images of Lokeshawara and Gautama Buddha represent its Buddhist origins.

Recommendation: Head to Victoria, in Gozo, where rises Cittadella, the ancient fortified city. In Mangaluru, catch the sunset at Sultan Battery, the ruins of a watchtower built by Tipu

Visit the seven megalithic temples (UNESCO World Heritage sites) in Malta and Gozo islands. The temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra and Tarxien (island of Malta) are considered architectural masterpieces and two temples of Ggantija (Gozo) are notable for their gigantic Bronze Age structures.

Pancake Week, Russia: Two little girls at Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week celebrations in Russia. Marking the end of winter, the festival includes snowball fights, cooking and eating of blini, pancakes or crepes, and the burning of an effigy of Lady Maslenitsa. This year, it will be held from February 20 to 26.