Manipal is a suburb and university town within Udupi, in coastal Karnataka, India.

[3] A regional information technology hub, Manipal has one of the highest densities of mobile phones in India.

diameter circle, after which Manipal is named, is located in the middle of the town and about 6 km (3.7 mi).

From June to mid October, Manipal witnesses one of the most extreme monsoons in the world, with the annual precipitation ranging from 500–560 cm (200–220 in).

[8] Being away from large urban centers and the highly tropical climate of the town attracts a large number of birds, with 155 different species of birds being recorded in February 2015, including rarities such as the Tickell's Thrush, Blue-eared Kingfisher and Slaty-breasted Rail.

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation runs air-conditioned bus service between Mangalore International Airport and Manipal.

KSRTC runs air-conditioned direct bus service between Manipal and Mangaluru International Airport.

KSRTC recently started "Flybus", a premium daily bus service from Manipal to Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore.

[14] Buses are also available for travelling to the nearby town of Udupi, where people can switch to the Railway Station for their needs.

[15] Manipal Academy of Higher Education has been granted the status of Institute of Eminence in the year 2018.