The Beach
Karwar in
Karnataka is the district
headquarters of Uttara Kannada has some of the most beautiful beaches in the
country. Karwar beach Karnataka are an ideal place to relax with several
sacred pilgrim centres, historical structures around. With gentle waves, far
reaching golden sand, a tranquil atmosphere and stretches of emerald
foliage, Karwar beach Karnataka has all the makings of a perfect beach
holiday destination. The captivating landscape with ringed with rugged hill
ranges, thick woods and deep valleys had once inspired the great Indian poet
and Nobel Prize Winner, Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play.
Beach Accessibility
Airlines : The nearest airport is at
Goa, though entry points are also Belgaum and
Mangalore.
Rail Lines : Hubli is the nearest rail
junction from Karwar. From Hubli you can hire a taxi or even take a bus to
Karwar.
Bus Lines : Road distance of nearby cities: Bangalore: 520
kms, Belgaum: 167 kms, Mangalore: 273 kms, Goa: 100 kms.
Lodging
at Karwar
Karwar beach Karnataka offers full length of accommodation for tourist from
all across the world. The accommodation ranges from luxury to deluxe and
budget.
Charming Spots at Karwar
Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat
The famous Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat, a Baghdadi Saint is a
place of tourist interest for pilgrims.
Naganatha Temple
Naganatha Temple is a Temple, where an anthill is worshipped.
Kurmagad Island
You can reach Kurmagad Island by a launch, which has an old fort and a
Narasimha shrine, worth a visit.
Other Spots to See
The Sadashivgad Hill Fort with a Durga Temple, the unique octagonal church,
the 300-year old Venkatrama Temple with ochre paintings and the Naganatha
Temple, are worth a visit. Devbagh near Karwar is the most appealing of the
five islands along the Karwar beach.
Oceanic Activities
Apart from just strolling and sun-bathing, Karwar beach is also famous for
spicy sea food and vegetarian meals garnished with coconut, rare to find
elsewhere.