Pilikula Nisargadhama or just Nisarga Dhama is a famous tourist attraction of Mangalore. It is situated at Vamanjoor, which lies in the eastern part of Mangalore city. It is one of the most amazing places to visit in Mangalore. The Pilikula Nisarga Dhama offers beauty and peace indeed.

Swans and Ducks enhance the beauty of the lake. These Swans and Ducks sometimes even occupy the garden area. Besides that, the couples love to ride pedal boats. Whereas the large groups love motorboats as it carries more than 10 people at a time.

Other than the garden ( ‘Pilikula Arboretum’ or ‘Pilikula Botanical Garden) and lake, Pilikula Nisarga Dhama also has Zoo, Water park, Science centre, 3D Planetarium, Golf Course, Heritage and Artisan Village. Therefore Pilikula Nisargadhama is included in the Mangalore tour package. It’s a perfect destination to enjoy many activities with children’s.

Pilikula Planetarium

Pilikula Planetarium (called Swami Vivekanand Planetarium) is the first and most advanced (2D 8K planetarium) of India indeed. It has a hybrid MEGASTAR-IIA system and “Digistar 6”.

Pilikula Planetarium shows

There are 3 shows per day in the Planetarium. The planetarium remains closed on Monday. Besides that, the show has 2 titles, in 2 languages every week.

• Dawn of the Space Age: (SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY)
12:00 Noon, 02:00 PM, 04:00 PM (English, Kannada, English)

• Mysteries of the Unseen World: (Friday)
12:00 Noon, 02:00 PM, 04:00 PM (only English)

Pilikula Planetarium visiting time

The Pilikula premises remain open for public from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The Botanical Garden opens at 9:30 AM and Closed on Monday.

The Sasya Kashi, Nisarga Dharma Office, Heritage Village and science centre open at 10:00 AM. (Closed on Monday.)

Water Park: 10:30 AM.(everyday)
The Botanical Museum: closed on Sunday.
Nisarga Dharma Office:  closed on Sunday.

Pilikula Nisarga Dharma is the most refreshing and enjoyable places to visit in Mangalore indeed and Pilikula Nisarga Dhama has a must place in Mangalore tour package.