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January 5, 2020 By Surfing India

Surfing Swami – Godfather of Indian Surfing, Passes Away

Surfing Swami a.k.a Swami Narasingha departed from this world on Jan 2nd, 2020 amidst his dear disciples, followers, and well-wishers at his spiritual dwelling near Mysore. Surfing Swami established India’s first surf club – Mantra Surf Club in 2004. Swami was one of the early members of North Florida’s first surf club, Oceanside in 1963 and was …

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December 8, 2019 By Surfing India

Mantra Beach Clean up – December 2019

Beat Plastic Pollution Once more, the local youth of Mulki & Mangalore came together to make this effort of contributing to the environment. The event “Mantra Beach Clean-Up” was held on 7th & 8th of December 2019 & was a success with over 150 people helping Cleanup the beach. The event was organized by Surfing Swami Foundation in association …

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November 28, 2019 By Surfing India

Shri Ram Global School from Bangalore Visits Mantra Surf Club

Students from Shri Ram Global School from Bangalore (OMR Branch) visited Mantra Surf Club and learned surfing, kayaking, and a lot more.

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November 13, 2019 By Surfing India

Arts Illustrated Interview with Rammohan Paranjape

Recently, Ram sat down with the folks at Arts Illustrated Magazine to explain his craft of shooting surf action, his journey as India’s first and only surf photographer, some of his early challenges and the essence of capturing the ocean in motion. About Arts Illustrated: Arts Illustrated is an Indian based arts and design magazine dedicated to …

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October 23, 2019 By Surfing India

GoPro Hero 8 Launch India – Mantra Surf Club, Mangalore

After months of planning and plotting for the GoPro Hero 8 Launch in India by Ram (GoPro Family Member) from Mantra Surf Club, Mayuri Pitale, Head of Marketing – GoPro India and White Collar Hippie crew to host a GoPro Launch event at Mantra, saw the legends of action cameras #GoPro meet the pioneers of …

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Surfing India - Mantra Surf Club

4.8

Based on 196 reviews

Jaimini Hegde

08:52 03 Jan 20

This place is... situated on the back waters and is magical in its own way. This place stands out for its location, people who manage it and the activities they offer and food. I learnt to ride waves here and this has been an awesome experience. The instructors are friendly and fun surfers. If you are looking for a getaway with an added adventure, do visit this place. I promise this would be an experience you would cherish your lifetime. I had a great time here and would visit this place very often. Many thanks to the lovely team, who made my experience so special!! KUDOS you guys :)read more

Srikanth Acharya

02:51 01 Jan 20

Mantra Surf Club is... truly magical place. We've tried our hand at s casual surfing at a few other places. We signed up for a 3 day course and we loved it. The instructors, the place, the beach, the backwaters, everything! We were able to ride reasonably well at the end of it. Even if you don't want to surf, we strongly recommend visiting this place for a kayak ride on the backwater and a walk on this almost-private beach. The beach is like a small island and the only way to get there is by boat/kayak. As a bonus, we got to camp overnight on the beach on new year's night! What a way to welcome the new year...read more

Swaroop Raj

09:51 22 Dec 19

Best place to learn... surfing and, beach here is very clean. Night camping in the private beach, kayaking experience around the island is superb. It's a good place for family as well...read more

Abhishek Jain

12:36 18 Dec 19

This was my first... solo trip and I can't be more happy about the place I went to. Mantra surf club is the place to be. The people, food, environment, beach, sunset and of course the surfing experience , everything was top notch. I highly recommend people of all age groups to go visit the place. Kuddos to the amazing people at Mantra Surf Club. Gonna visit the place sooooon!!!read more

partth jaain

11:47 22 Nov 19

Great experience.... Good vibes high tides! We surfed for the very first time and it went great. Instructors were pretty good and motivating. A must do if around. I'm surely coming back sometime soon for the complete course.read more

Jack Maguire

07:10 17 Nov 19

Great place to... learn how to surf! The instructors there really know what they are doing and let everyone learn at a pace they feel comfortable with. TThey also provide delicious home cooked meals and you are encouraged to get as much as possible. Would recommend to anyone for surfing, either as beginners or more experienced.read more

NIRANTH

15:26 02 Nov 19

Amazing and... friendly staff, guides are good. Water activities available here are - surfing, kayaking, paddle board. The stay was decent. Food provided was amazing.read more

Naveen Yadav

12:04 02 Nov 19

This was my first... volunteer experience of my life it was above my imagination. I Volunteer here for 1 months and everything here is best whether it is delicious meals (specially juice after surf lessons), the instructor (specially Shyam and Jay), the other members and also co-volunteer. You will can't find such place in any part of country. Your day start with surf lesson (specially on first few days you will surfed by the waves as it happens with me and it's the best part of learning) then brunch-some rest- then SUP/Kayaking/Cycling and the day end with beautiful sunset (the best part of day). I met some crazy peoples and learned much from their experiences and make some lifelong friends. I will always be thankful to Club for giving the opportunity to be part of their family and will be coming back soon.read more

Mitesh palrecha

08:25 18 Oct 19

I stayed here for 6... days, it was my best birthday holiday, the volunteers here are very friendly always there to help you. The location is great, serene beach, best surfing school in India. Special mention the food here is the best, healthy pure vegetarian, it was totally worth it. I going back to this place for sure. Away from city, so close to nature, good vibes only all the time. The surf instructors are great I could catch the wave on my first itself. They have a nice surf wear collection at the ashram.read more

Nikhil P

10:54 11 Oct 19

Wonderful time... spent at Mantra Surf Club....Amazing place to Chill out !! Mantra Team is very friendly - Coaches, Staff and Volunteers are there to help and encourage you constantly. Interacting with them was a great learning experience ! Thoroughly enjoyed the morning Surfing Sessions followed by the delicious Brunch and then the evening Kayaking !.... but missed out on the SUP...... but thats surely on my To-Do list for the next time !! Great Job guys, Keep up the Good Work :) !! #HappySurfingread more

ronit shah

04:54 10 Oct 19

The place is very... beautiful and connected to nature. The beaches are virgin and the people are warm. Its a great way to unwind. Thanks Mantra surf club team.read more

Frank Bakker

07:05 02 Oct 19

These guys are... simply amazing. From the moment we arrived we felt at home. The team really puts effort in making you have a nice experience with kayakking/SUPping (sunset!) on the beautiful backwaters/and in the morning wavesurfing on nice clean waves. The best thing is that it is a non profit organization and that children from thr neighborhood will come for a free meal! Unfortunately we had only one night because of heading to the next destination otherwise we would have extended our stay. We wish the team all the luck!read more

Saar Vande Kerckhove

12:26 24 Sep 19

I had a great... weekend and first experience with surfing thanks to the amazing people of Mantra Surfclub. The atmosphere is relaxed and I felt welcome from the moment I arrived, the food is really delicious and the instructors are very experienced which gave me a safe and secure feeling during the lessons. If I have the chance I will definitely come back to experience another great, fun surfing trip! See you hopefully somewhere in the future. Greetings from Belgium :)read more

Hannah

06:25 24 Sep 19

First of all the... hole place is beautiful and has a great atmosphere! I never surfed before and the teachers were very patient and gave a lot of helpful tips. Also the accommodation and the food was gorgeous and we had a great time there. I would recommend it to everyone and I will definitely come back when I'll be in India again!read more

Ganesh

05:29 02 Sep 19

I have to start... with writing that this will be my to do whenever I'm in Mangalore. This review comes a bit late I visited them in April and honestly one of the best surfing experience, knowledgeable Instructors, friendly and good vibes, any one wanna start with this place is totally recommended one of the very first surf school in India. Keep rocking guys. Let's catch some waves when I visit back.read more

Chandan V

08:29 30 Aug 19

It is most ... beautiful place located in Mulki, namma karnataka and first surfing club in India, learnt a lot in this ashram the people's around here are polite,friendly and humble, you can learn surfing, kayaking, SUP & much more activities here, never miss the brunch and dinner which is very delicious and most interesting is the vibes are too cool, clean and clam where you can enjoy with friends & family.read more

Brinda Tagadkar

17:43 13 Aug 19

It is the most... beautiful place and perfect place to experience watersports like surfing,Kayaking,standup paddling and lot more!! And they have clean tidy warm rooms that makes you feel like your own room, and ambience is so perfect for any watersport lover, and they serve delicious food that you should try without miss, Otherthan water sport they also have skate boards, badminton and indore board games actually instructors and other people there are amazing and super friendly they organize things amzingly accurate and adventures part of that place is you can experience bicycle riding where you can go on long ride and enjoy beautiful nature views that sunsets and sunrises are soo blissfull to capture in our eyes overall it is a complete package of crazy adventures and joy..if your planning to visit this place i will assure you that you will experience THE BEST ADVENTURE!!😊read more

Why Akshay

17:39 02 Aug 19

I volunteered at... Mantra Surf Club for 7 months and the experience I've had here has been an overwhelming one. I have found a home & found friends for life among the people here. From the morning Surfing routines to Healthy Brunch & juices, from the afternoon naps to the evening Cycling, Kayaking & SUP sessions, there is always a cheerful and positive vibe around. The guests I've met have been some of the most interesting people & the fellow staff here have taught me a lot! I've learnt a lot of Outdoor & Life skills and being located on the scenic backwaters of river Shambhavi, I have come to love the Ocean as my own. I also explored the genre of Ocean/Water Photography and worked towards spreading Ocean awareness among the people of India through Beach clean-ups and environment protection campaigns. I will forever be grateful for being connected to this place & the people here. Looking forward to teaching Surfing to the masses of India & to having more epic adventures. Yeww :)read more

Rushina Thacker

15:25 25 Jul 19

I visited here in... the last week of May 19. With no prior experience of surfing, I was surprised that I learnt it so quickly. The best feeling ever! The place is amazingly located, very beautiful and has a lovely vibe. Everyone there is warm and welcoming. Oh, and the food, healthy, home made and very delicious. I had a memorable week here and would come back sooon!!read more

Mayank Singh

17:51 13 Jun 19

Best in the game!!... The pioneers of surfing in India!! I visited Mantra first in April'17 for kayaking and since then I have been addicted to this place for the great combination of adventure and peace this place has to offer. The stay and food provided here and the friendliness of the hosts is truly amazing.read more

Mayur Mehta

09:29 02 Jun 19

Great place and... fantastic people, what else do you need in a vacation? Surf, eat, sleep,kayak, paddle, eat, sleep.... repeat!!! Truly a memorable experience with my family.. my 5 year had a great time!!!read more

Nakul Mundra

14:42 10 May 19

Surreal place to... enjoy your holidays and learn surfing. Trainers and volunteers are professional and friendly at the same time. They make your stay very enjoyable and relaxing. Thanks to the whole team for making our trip memorable.read more

Manas S

16:35 06 Jan 19

I’ve been to... Mantra in the last days of 2018 to learn surfing. The folks at Mantra are dedicated in making sure you learn something each day before you leave. Everyone I met were very welcoming and always had a pleasant smile on their faces. They will not let you give up and will motivate you to push harder. They were more happier than myself when I was able to do my first succeful pop up on the board. But there are lot of other activities apart from surfing that you can learn from these guys. Need not say much about how beautifully this ashram is located. They also have their private beach where you’ll be taught to surf. I can’t wait to go back there to spend more time.read more

Sukriti Singh

05:05 18 Jun 18

The very concept of... this ‘ashram’ is amazing! They are taking surfing, kayaking etc to a whole new level which is also easily accessible to most people. The staff is very cooperative and humble ☺️read more

06:53 23 May 18

Phenomenal... experience. A bag full of memories that will make me come back to this place many times. This was my family's best beach vacation ever. Staying with the Ashram boys, simple and enriching lifestyle, kayaking through the backwaters to reach the beach, mantra beach (exclusive as there is no approach via road), fresh fruits plucked from trees, sounds of nature...I can go on and on but no words or image will do justice and describe the actual experience. One just has to be here to know it. I am coming back for sure.read more

Archana Jt

16:31 09 May 18

An awesome school... to learn surfing. The location is just amazing. They have like a private beach. It's a complete rejuvenation of mind, body and soul. The team is amazing. The food is sattvik type and very delicious. But location is the best thing about this club. It's also easily connected to major cities and towns. So go try surfing, kayaking and sup.read more

Ashmi Mistry

11:59 07 May 18

Fabulous place with... lovely people and a superb vibe. You feel like you are staying with family. The food is also delicious. They train very well and their goal is for everyone to enjoy the experience.read more

Maryann Mathew

07:16 01 Mar 18

I went to the Surf... Ashram in late December not really knowing what I would expect. My first impression was the Ashram itself. It's located next to a BEAUTIFUL lake. The lake itself is a quite a sight. Migratory birds and glow in the dark water ( yes, I mean it) is the perfect scenic accessory to the Ashram. Then comes the best part, the beach. This gorgeous virgin beach is located opposite the lake. As it is a private beach, you could not ask for a better place to learn how to surf. Learning how to surf was probably the most exhilarating experience I've had. The waves in December are perfect for beginners.The instructors at the Ashram are patient, extremely friendly and give every student lots of individual attention. Anyone who visits the Ashram feels very much at home , the residents of the Ashram truly treat you like family. After long rigorous surf sessions, the Ashram provides students with tasty, healthy food and drinks. Considering how tired students are, it tastes better than any michelin star hotel. I met some amazing people at the Ashram and I am really looking forward to going there again. Probably one of my best Christmases ever!read more

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