Beach-2 stretch of Tannirbhavi Beach bags Blue Flag tag

A stretch of the Tannirbhavi Beach, locally known as Beach-2, has been recognised as a Blue Flag beach. The Dakshina Kannada district administration has called the tender for maintaining the other stretch, known as Beach-1.

The tender process for Beach-2, off Fatima Church, was recently completed and construction firm Northern Sky got the contract.

In-charge Assistant Director of Tourism Dileep said the new agency has been tasked with maintaining the Beach-2 in accordance with Blue Flag beach norms. The ecology on this nearly one-km-long stretch of beach should not be disturbed. It is for the agency to hold water sports and other activities on the stretch, he told The Hindu.

Walkways and other changes have been made in terms of upkeep and safety of visitors in a stretch of Tannirbhavi beach in Mangaluru, which is now a blue flag beach

The tender process for Beach-1 is on. As many as four agencies, including Yojaka (India) Private Limited, which maintained both the stretches till January 2025, have applied. Mr. Dileep said the tender would be finalised shortly.

The Union Ministry for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has granted ₹7.59 crore for Beach-2 through its project for the development of Blue Flag beaches. Similarly, Mangaluru Smart City Limited granted ₹7 crore for the development of the beach. Facilities, including restrooms, washrooms, a shop, shacks, and walkways, have been established at the beach, and two shops selling snacks have already been operating at the location.

Charges

The parking fee for visitors’ vehicles parked on the Fatima Church Ground is ₹20, and the entry fee for Beach-2 is ₹20 per person. Additionally, a charge of ₹100 per hour applies for using the shacks, and an extra ₹10 is charged for using the washrooms. The ferry ride from Sultan Battery to Fatima Church costs ₹10.