Karwar Beach - Karnataka - ಕರ್ವರ್ ಬೀಚ್

Co-ordinates 14.809737, 74.112740
State Karnataka
Nearby Stations Konkan
Nearby Places Aihole, Ankola
Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karwar
Other Langauge Names Hindi: करवर बीच - कर्नाटक
Kannada: ಕರ್ವರ್ ಬೀಚ್

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Karwar is situated just 100 km from Goa makes a good starting point, for the voyage of discovering the thrills of the sea, sand and sun. Karwar has all the makings of a perfect holiday with gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful alleys. Once an important trade centre, this charming town is complemented by glorious weather and an excellent beach which is said to have inspired Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play.

The Dandeli Game Park, the Sadashivgad Hill fort devoted to Goddess Durga, the Octagonal Church and the Naganatha temple are some of the nearby tourist attractions. The 300 hundred years old Venkataramana temple located here exhibits some fine ochre paintings.

For wildlife lovers, the Dandeli Game Park is just 157 km away. Major attractions of this place include the Sadashivgad Hill fort with a Durga temple, the unique Octagonal Church, and the 300 year old Venkataramana Temple, that houses some fine ochre paintings.

The unspoiled, secluded beach of Karwar is an ideal destination for vacationing and recreation. This scenic beach lies on a thin strip of tropical sand tucked away between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The palm fringed ivory beaches and the serene ambience of Karwar provides a perfect retreat for avid tourists.

Best Time to Visit and Weather

November to March.

Travel Direction

Location

Karwar, 519 km North West Of Bangalore, Karnataka in India. Bangalore (520 km), Goa (100 km)

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest Airport to reach Karwar is at Goa. Karwar is around 100 km from Panaji, the capital city of Goa.From here you can hire car, bus.

By Rail

Karwar is on the famous Konkan railway and many people use Train to reach this city to enjoy the scenic Konkan Railway journey.

By Road

Kawar is also reachable by Bus from Madgao,Mangalooru,Bengalooru, Belgavi and Hubballi.

Nearby Places and other Beaches

The Devbagh beach, located about 3 km away, is among a number of small islands on the horizon and popular center for diving and snorkeling.

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.











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