Karwar Beach, Bangalore
In this article I will take you to a tour of Karwar Beach in Bangalore.Rabindranath Tagore said “ The sea beach of Karwar is certainly a fit place in which to realize the beauty of nature is not a mirage of imagination, but reflects the joy of the infinite and thus draws us to lose ourselves into it."
Karwar is situated about 520 kms west of Bangalore. Tagore is said to have motivated to depict in his first drama one of the main attractive beaches in the country of Kanwar. From Hubli it is a 160 km drive and on the way we come across hills first and valleys which are enclosed with intense tropical jungles and wildlife. The Kalindi River flows all the way through the town into the Arabian Sea. For boating up to the Kali River, motor launches are available. The superior muslin of Karwar is also well known.
Karwar has all the makings of a wonderful holiday destination in the form of placid waves, golden sand that stretches in miles and a soothing ambiance. Devbagh is a magnificent fairyland which is endowed with log huts on stilts. It is furthermore a captivating experience for all the beach lovers.
Karwar has all the makings of a wonderful holiday-moderate waves, palm-laced beaches, silvery sand, unruffled and serene alleys. This beach location makes a superior preliminary point for the voyage to discover the thrill the sea, sand and sun.Karwar's Major Attractions:
For this very reason the renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore is said to have motivated by Karwar.Things You Must Do:
A rare prospect to experience the lifestyle of the marine communities living underneath the shining waters that surrounding this isolated ivory beach is offered by Devbagh. Scuba diving or Snorkeling can also be done under the supervision and command of trained staff.
You may sit on the beach and gaze at dozens of dolphins dancing in the waters. One may also go on a voyage for long hours undisturbed into the Arabian Sea and come across a lot of other islands like Kumaragarh, Oyster Rock, Anjudeep and Sanyasi. Sea otters and dolphins can also be seen along the way. The expenditure of the trawler trip is about Rs. 1,000 per trip, without considering the number of persons. You may go trekking in the forest, play & enjoy any beach sports, and enjoy the beauty for swimming and sunbathing.Places You Must See:
The Devbagh area serves as an abode to several tribal communities like the Halakki Vakkals. Several study groups have paid their visit to these tribal communities and have enjoyed spending time with them.
You may stop at the Karwar port and Karwar town, the aquarium, Karwar Beach, Biligiri Beach, Om Beach, Gokarna Temple in addition to the Beach and the Kadra Dam all of which are within the vicinity.
Yana is an ancient limestone formation surrounded by deep forest is situated not too far away by road. One can also go trekking for the last 15 km and get enjoyment & fun from the excellence of the jungle on the way.
Moreover one could observe the work of Sandalwood Carvers at Kumta which is a town in close proximity. One could also stop at the Cashew Processing plants.
By having additional time to spare one could also visit the Anshi National park which is approximately 100 km from this place.How to reach there:
By Air - Nearest airports are Goa 100, Mangalore 273 and Belgaum 167.
By Rail - The nearest Railway station is Shirwad/ Karwar 2Km From Karwar on The Konkan Railway.
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. Overnight deluxe bus services are accessible from Bangalore. Buses also ply connecting Madgoan and Karwar at regular intervals.Travel Advice:
Best season to visit:
For the right quantity of sun and sand, the months from October to May will be ideal.For Booking and Other Information:
Contact details of Karnataka Tourism House
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No. 8, Papanna Lane, St. Mark's Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: +91 80 41329211
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