Tourism

Tagore Beach, Karwar

                    The district headquarters and a port town is superb in its scenic beauty. The crescent shaped ‘Tagore Beach’ can match any beach in the world.   It has also a recreational park, colourful music fountain, Toy train, Planetorium, an aquarium to add to its attraction. River Kali joins and forms ‘sangam’ at the end of the beach. To view sun set on the bridge across River Kali is an unforgettable experience.

Nearby places to visit: Devbag (8Kms), Shantadurga Temple, Sadashivagad (6 Kms). Nandiwad (10Kms). Guddalli Peak (Trekking- 6 kms), Tilmati Beach (10   Kms)

Connectivity: 110 Kms from Panjim (Train & Road NH) . 168 Kms from Hubli (Road NH) 270 Kms from Mangalore ( Train & Road NH)

DEVBHAG

                   7 Kms from Karwar it is located near the confluence of  River Kali. It is a picturesque island fringed with casuarina groves. Approach is mainly through boat from Kodibag jetty. Jungle Lodges & Resorts provides unique experience of living in Log huts. Ensures wonderful privacy not normally seen in tourist spots. JLR provides scuba diving experience too. Various water sports is also being planned which would make the stay more entertaining.

Nearby places to visit:  Shantadurga temple, Sadashivgad. (4 Kms)

Connectivity:  8 Kms from Karwar via Devbag village. 3 kms on boat.     104 Kms from Panjim (Train & Road NH) . 174 Kms from Hubli Road

Shejjeswar Temple, Shejwad

                 4 Kms from Karwar, Shejwad boasts of a thousaqnd year old ancient temple of Shejjeswar or Siddeswar. The temple is said to be one of the five temples of Gokarna mythology where pieces of Atmalinga which Ravan was carrying, fell; the other four being Gokarn, Murudeswar, Dhareswar and Gunavanteswar. Devotees visit the temple in thousands on Mahashivaratri day

Shanta Durga temple, Sadashivagad

                 Sadashivagad is situated at 6 Kms from Karwar on the northern bank of River Kali. Crossing the magnificent  Kali bridge you reach Sadashivagad, a place of historical importance. There are ruins of old fort of Sonda kings. Midway on the Sadashivagad hill is the 600 yrs old Shantadurga Temple, known for its serenity. From the peak of the hill, the view of the sun setting in the Arabian sea, is an experience in itself. There is also a 17^th century Darga which attracts a lot of Muslim pilgrims. A Yatri nivas is being built on top of the hill by Dept. of Tourism

Nearby places to visit: Devbag (4Kms), Karwar (6 Kms NH)

Connectivity

: 110 Kms from Panjim. 168 Kms from Hubli (Road NH) 270 Kms from Mangalore ( Train & Road NH)

                    4 Kms from Karwar shore is the Kurumgad island.  There is Narasimha temple atop the hill in the island where an annual fair takes place. Scores of boats ply to the island on that day. The island is a private island.  The owner is running a resort called The Great Outdoors in the island. It is a wonderful picnic spot and could get experience of a lifetime if one could stay

Guddalli Peak

                6 Kms from Karwar, located at 1800 feet above sea level, the peak gives a panoramic view of the Karwar and the sea. Extremely cool round the year, it was a summer resort for the British.  It is one of the highest peaks of Haiderghat range which stretches east and west between Kali river and Belikeri river and joins the Kaiga range at Kaiga. Guddehalli raises conspicuous for miles, an abrup sheet of granite with thickly wooded sides and a bare tapering point. A five kilometre trekking through mountain jungle crossing brooks and springs, takes you to this spot. The trek itself is a bonanza of enthralling experience.