Manipal is situated in Southwest India, about 101 meters above the sea level, about 10 kms from the Arabian Sea. Located on a plateau and nestled between the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, Manipal commands a panoramic view with abundant flora and fauna. Rural farmlands, cascading hills and inland waterways add to the picturesque surroundings of Manipal.
Manipal is well connected by air, rail and road. There are two main cities close to Manipal that serve as entry points – Udupi and Mangalore, which are 5 Km and 65 Km away from Manipal, respectively.
Manipal is connected by air through the international airport in Mangalore which takes one and half hours by road. There are regular flights to Mangalore from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi.
The closest railway station to Manipal is in Udupi (4.7 Kms away). Pre-paid taxi/Auto, at railway stations makes onward journey to MIT, Manipal easy and convenient.
The Mangalore railway station (Central Railway Station-MAQ and Mangalore Junction -MAJN) is 65 Kms away from MIT, Manipal. Taxis and KSRTC/Private Bus services at railway stations make the commute to MIT, Manipal, easy and convenient.
The closest KSTRC Bus Stand to Manipal is in Udupi (6.2 Kms away). Taxi/Auto, at Bus Stand makes onward journey to MIT, Manipal easy and convenient.
The weather is tropical and is hot with high levels of humidity between November and May. The region receives moderate to heavy rainfall between June and October and the temperatures range from a minimum of 24°C to a maximum of 38°C.
The food courts at Manipal serve a variety of cuisines like North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Caribbean and Malaysian, plus wraps, burgers, pizzas and pasta to cater to the multi-cultural student population. Apart from the food courts, the Manipal town offers an array of restaurants with cuisines catering to the diverse student population.
