Karwar is 520 kms west of Bangalore. Karwar has one of the most beautiful beaches in the country which is said to have inspired Tagore to pen his first drama. The drive of 160 km from Hubli takes one through hills first and valleys covered with dense tropical jungles and plenty of wildlife. The Kalindi river flows through the town into Arabian Sea. Motor launches are available for boating up to the Kali river. Karwar is also known for its fine muslin.
Uttara Karnataka(Karwar) district is one of the most beautiful places in India, which has nearly 68 different waterfalls, many beaches, islands and thick green forests. This place has been neglected due to negligence of politicians. The locals are not enterprising and a bit laid back. Hence, the tourism industry has not prospered.
Places of interest
Karwar beach, Devbagh beach, Kurmagad Island, Kodasall, Binaga beach, Tilmatti beach, Majali beach, Guddahalli Peak, Hyder Ghat Pass, Shirve Ghat, Devkar falls, Anshi National Park, Durga Devi Temple, Naganath Temple, Jamba, Hazrath Shamsuddin's Dargah - Sadashivgadh, High Church, Maruti Temple, Kali bridge, Chendia falls - Nagarmadi falls (a small waterfall which passes under a huge rock) Habbu Mountain (opp. Venkateshwara Gas Agencies), Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat, Karwar Harbor and River Kali.
How To Reach
By Road : 540 kilometers from Bangalore, Karwar is 1 hour from Goa and 12 hours by bus from Bangalore.
By Rail : Karwar is on the Konkan railway connecting Mumbai with Goa and Mangalore. Some fast trains do not stop at Karwar.
By Air : The nearest airport is at Goa (Dabolim Airport), though entry points are also at Belgaum and Mangalore.
Best Time to Visit : October to March