Karwar is situated on the bank of river kali, which is located on the west coast of Indian peninsula. Karwar lies about 15 kilometers to south of Karnataka-Goa border. Karwar is on the strips of the tropical sand which is between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea. A very famous devgad beach is just 3 kilometers away from Karwar and is amongst some of the small Islands. This is popular for diving and snorkeling.

Karwar beach is ideal destination for relaxation and holidaying away from the hustle of the city. This beach is so amazing that it has inspired the famous Indian poet Rabrindranath Tagore to write his first play over here. Karwar beach is famous place where people enjoy its sun soaked beach, palm fringed shoreline and the cool blue water. Karwar is not only famous for beaches but also is a historical town with many centers of pilgrim.

The original name of Karwar is "Karwad" which is renamed by the British during colonial time. It was the trade center through sea from Arabian Sea and French, Portuguese, Arabs and British did their trades from here. Karwar is famous for its silver sand, quite water, palm-laced beach, peaceful and calm alley.

The sadashivgad fort hill besides the durga temple is now a famous tourist place. The 300 years old Venkataramana temple has some of the most excellent painting of ochre and old unique churches of octagonal are the main attraction of this place. This temple is dedicated to the goddess durga.

Places to be visited near Karwar beach are as follows:

• Dargah of peer Shan shamsuddin kharobat: The dargah of the peer Shan shamsuddin kharobat is famous here. It is tourist pilgrim place for the Baghdadi saints.
• Naganath temple: In this temple an anthill is worshipped.
• Dandeli wildlife sanctuary: Dandeli wildlife sanctuary 175 kilometers to the east, away from Karwar beach is a must visit place. It is the perfect place for a person who loves wildlife and some thrill loving tourist will visit this place again and again.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is not a serious issue here as there are many beach resorts her with rooms from economic class to deluxe class available. The rooms provide all facilities for the tourist with reasonable rates that will fit everybody's pockets?

How to reach:

• By air:

  Closest airport to Karwar is the Goa airport 100 kilometers, Belgaum 167 kilometers and Mangalore 273 kilometers where domestic flights are available all the time. buses and taxis are available to Karwar beach.

• By rail:

  The adjoining railway station is shirwad/Karwar which is 2km from Karwar on the konkan railway and the nearest railway junction is the hubli junction.

• By road:

  State transport buses and luxury buses running from Bangalore 519 kilometers, Mangalore 273 kilometers, belgaum 167 kilometers and Goa 100 kilometers to Karwar beach.

Best time to visit:

This beach is tagged as the most romantic destination for couples but people of all age come here. Karwar beach is open through out the year but the best time to visit is from September to May.

Some other magnificient beaches in India provide the most tempting combination of sun, sand, sea and surf that is too hard to resist for any beach lover and water sport adventurer.

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