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Shanker Vittal came into being in 1929 as a public conveyance and bus service in Coastal Karnataka — long before the start of government-run public transport. The company expanded rapidly for over half a century, with over 800 buses plying the roads at its peak.

In 1985, with the decline of the organised bus transport industry, Shanker Vittal pivoted into developing its real estate holdings. In the decades since, the company has developed over one million square feet of prime real estate in Mangalore and Udupi.

Our flagship development is the 200,000 square foot Shanker Vittal HQ — a Lifestyle Community Hub in the heart of Mangalore. Shanker Vittal has also ventured into the boutique hospitality space with The Avatar Hotel — an urban lifestyle hotel with boutique rooms, studios and suites, music and nightlife, gastronomy and mixology, featuring locally inspired interiors.

Going forward, the company will continue to develop boutique urban community products and boutique upscale and sustainable resorts at isolated natural locations along the west coast of Karnataka. A company that once moved people from place to place, pledges to keep moving them — albeit spiritually, in our new Avatar.

Our Vision

To set an admirable example of sustainable development in all aspects — from architecture to finance and from process to people.

Our Mission

To develop curated leisure and lifestyle destinations; and to engage local communities in creating a sustainable future.

Latest Blogs

The Story of Shanker Vittal

The Shanker Vittal Motor Co. was founded in 1929 by two brothers — Mr Shanker Bhat and Mr Vittal Bhat. About 3 years later, Mr Aroor Laxminarayan Rao — who was then a barrister and the District Board President for Education in Mangalore — saw an opportunity to build a sizable transport enterprise and bought…

Karnataka’s Coastal Belt Discovers Its Identity

2020 brought me back to Mangalore — my hometown — after 10 long years. When I left in 2010, it felt like the city did not have a clear, well-developed identity. A pitched battle was unfolding — the old & conservative against the young & restless. The two sides were tearing into each other, as…

“We have been at the Shanker Vittal HQ for 10 years now — much before the project was fully completed. We found our time here to be a good experience with transparency, understanding and a supportive environment. The infrastructure is futuristic with immediate support and response to the occasional problems — if any. The parking has the capacity for the huge footfall that we receive. We have recently renewed our contract for a longer period and we look forward to the launch of the complete project as a lively and well-managed hotel, retail and neighbourhood services hub.”

Varun Shetty — Partner, Pupkins Hospitality

“We recently moved our store into the Shanker Vittal HQ retail lobby. From their marketing plan of a neighbourhood hub, to their execution and engineering services during the setup phase, and the quality and transparency of those interactions, we highly recommend the Shanker Vittal group and their HQ to prospective lessees and partners!”