Karwar Beach

"The sea beach of Karwar is certainly a fit place in which to realise that the beauty of nature is not a mirage of imagination but reflects joy of the infinite and thus draws us to lose ourselves in it."

- Rabindranath Tagore

Karwar is the district head quarters of Uttara Kannada district. Karwar is a good starting point for the journey to discover the thrills of the sea, sand and sun. Karwar is one of the perfect holiday destinations. The Kali river bridge, located at the confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea, dominates the landscape of the city.

Karwar has a number of beautiful beaches and idyllic beauty inspired the great Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play.

Devbagh is the most enchanting of Karwar five islands along the coast. The Devbagh Beach, is a must for the beach lovers. Approach to Devbagh is mainly by boat from Kodibag jetty. Jungle Lodges & Resorts provides a unique experience of living in Log huts.

Major attractions of Karwar include Sadashivgad Hill Fort with a temple of Durga, the unique octagonal church, and 300 years old Sri Venkataramana Temple, which houses beautiful paintings.

Other beautiful locations of Karwar include Kurumgad island Kodasall, Binaga beach Tilmatti, Jamba, Hazrath Shamsuddin's Dargah - Sadashivgadh, High Church, Maruti Temple, Kali bridge.

Best season to visit: September to May

Distance from Karwar
1. Pangim (Goa): 100 km
2. Bangalore: 525 km
3. Dandeli: 117 km
4. Hubli: 160 km
5. Belgaum: 167 km
6. Mangalore: 275 km

How to get there

Nearest Airport: Goa, Belgaum, Mangalore

Nearest Railhead: The railway station is located at Shirwad, 5 km away from Karwar.

Road: Karwar is well connected by roads.

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