Pilikula Heritage Village

Pilikula Heritage Village is an open-air heritage museum within Pilikula Nisargadhama at Vamanjoor, about 12 km from Mangaluru, Karnataka. Developed by the Pilikula Nisargadhama Society of the Government of Karnataka, it preserves and showcases the traditional architecture, crafts and rural lifestyle of coastal Karnataka's Tulu Nadu region through relocated ancestral houses and cultural exhibits.

Visitors can explore a recreated traditional village with authentic relocated houses including Guthu houses, artisan workshops, and agrarian exhibits set in a landscaped rural environment within Pilikula Nisargadhama. The site features thatched-roof structures, wooden architecture, courtyards, displays of traditional utensils, tools and crafts, and demonstrations of local cultural practices. Paths connect different house complexes surrounded by greenery.

Developed by the Pilikula Nisargadhama Society established by the Government of Karnataka to conserve the heritage of coastal Karnataka. Traditional ancestral houses and structures from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts were dismantled, relocated and reconstructed here to preserve vernacular architecture and document historical rural life.

Preserves and presents the culture of Tulu Nadu, including vernacular architecture, agrarian traditions, folk crafts and community lifestyle of coastal Karnataka. Serves as a living museum for education and cultural awareness of the region's heritage.