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Karwar is
519 kms north-west of Bangalore.
Karwar is also known for its historic towns and sacred temples. It is
a sacred pilgrims centre. Karwar also has some of the most beautiful
beaches in the country.
General Information
 Situated
on the banks of Kali River, Karwar was once an important trade centre and a
former settlement of the British and the Portuguese.
The Devbagh beach is a must for beach lovers. Gentle waves, palm-laced
beaches, silver, clam, peaceful alleys, soft songs of birds and a great
sunset Karwar has all the makings of a perfect holiday.
Once an important trade centre of the British, French, Portuguese and the
Arabs, the charming town is complemented by a glorious weather and an
excellent beach which is said to have inspired Rabindranath Tagore to pen
his first play.
Sight
Seeing in and around Karwar
 Naganatha
Temple:
Naganatha Temple is a Temple where an anthill is worshipped.
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.
Gokarna:
Gokarna is 80 kms south from Karwar, Gokarna is a coastal town having
an ancient temple with the Atmalinga. Gokarna is a famous centre for
Sanskrit learning. The Om Beach and Kutle Beach are good places to
visit.
 Honnavar:
Honnavar, 90 kms from Karwar, has a laterite fort of Portuguese times.
Basavaraja Durga Island, a fort amidst the sea. The fort can be
reached by launch.
Bhatkal:
This is an ancient port, a historical township. It also has
temples of Vijayanagar style and many Jain monuments. Murdeshwar is a
scenic holy place that is 16 kms away from here.
The Pigeon Island is off the Murdeshwar coast. The beaches at Gokarna,
Bhatkal and Murdeshwar are undiscovered and unspoilt.
Banavasi:
Banavasi is 140 kms from Karwar, is a temple town mentioned in the Hindu
epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Shivganga Falls:
Shivganga Falls is 140 kms away, amidst scenic surroundings, the river
Souda falls into a deep valley from a height of 74 m to form the falls.
 Dandeli:
Dandeli is 93 kms from Karwar, it is a popular holiday resort. The wildlife
sanctuary here abounds with a variety of rare animals. The cave with
Shivalinga-like laterite formations is also well worth a visit.
Magod Falls:
A few kms from Karwar, is a scenic delight. The Bedti river plunges into a
180 m rocky valley in two leaps.
Lalguli Falls:
It is picturesque waterfall formed by the river Kali. The Mailmane Falls
also deserve a visit.
Ulavi:
Ulavi, 75 kms from Karwar (via Kumbarawada) is a famous pilgrim centre.
Thousands come here to pay homage to the samadhi of Veera Shiva Saint
Channabasavanna, who took refuge here from the army of 'Kalachurias'.
Within walking distance are other spots like Akka Nagamma's Cave and
Mahamani Gavi. 'Jathras' of Ulavi are events that attract devotees from all
over the district.
Lushington Falls:
33 kms from Sirsi are the Lushington Falls, where the river Aghanashini
thunders down from the height of 116 meters. Locals call it
Keppa Falls for its deafening effect. Further downstream are the smaller
Dadmane falls.
Sirsi:
Sirsi, has the famous Marikamba Temple 18 kms from here is Sonda with the
famous Vadiraja Swamy Mutt, and the Samadhi of the famous saint and
grammarian Bhattakalanka.
Location : 519 Kms North West Of
Bangalore, Karnataka
 Prime
Attractions: Devbagh Beach
Famous for : Spicey Sea Food
Season : October To May
Languages: Kannada, Hindi and English.
How To Reach Karwar :
BY ROAD: There are buses to Karwar from
Bangalore (520 kms) and from Goa (100 kms). One can reach Karwar by bus from
Mangalore (273 kms) and Belgaum (167 kms) too.
BY RAIL: The nearest Railway station is
Shirwad/Karwar 2Km From Karwar on The Konkan Railway.
BY AIR :Nearest airports are Goa 100,
Mangalore 273 and Belgaum 167. |
