In Tulu, 'Pili' means tiger and 'kula' means pond. According to a legend, free roaming tigers frequenteda watering hole in the vicinity and hence the name Pilikula. Perched atop a hillock overlooking the quiet flowing Gurupura River, coconut groves and acacia plantations, the Pilikula Nisarga dhama Resort is an oasis of calm. Pilikula Nisargadhama showcases the culture, heritage and natural bounties of the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.Located barely 15 Km from Mangalore City in the nondescript Moodushedde village, the resort is in closeproximity to the city and yet a far cry from its din and grime. Mangalore has been known for the best places and pilikula nisarga dhama is one among them. This is an educational eco park supported by the district administration and spread over 370 acres of luxuriant greenery.Frequent cloud bursts leave a trail of freshness and transform the landscape into an ocean of green. Pilikula is a perfect getaway for those who seek torelax and rejuvenate in nature's company.

Pilikula Nisarga dhama has a biological park, a golf course, an amusement park, a lake, an arboretum, a science center, a heritage village and an artisan village.

Mangalore has the best of scenic beauties in the form of pilikula nisarga dhama.