Karwar is a city in Uttara Kannada district in the South Indian state of Karnataka and the administrative centre of Uttara Kannada district. Karwar derived its name from the nearby village of Kadwad. Kade means last and wado means area. Before Indian independence, the name Karwar was spelt Carwar. This is an ancient city majorly used for the sea trade, visited by the Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, French and later the British. During the 18th century, this city was part of the Maratha Empire and became a British territory after the defeat of the Marathas in the third Anglo-Maratha War. Until 1950, it was a part of the Bombay Presidency. Karwar lies on the west coast of Southern India at the mouth of the Kali river. Its geography creates a natural harbour with protection against monsoon weather. Being a port town, Karwar is a centre for agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. It is also one of the best destination in Karnataka Tourism.
The best season to visit Karwar is from October to February. It usually takes about 2 full days to visit the important places in Karwar.
Karwar Beach
Karwar Beach, also known as Rabindranath Tagore, is the main beach in Karwar city. Karwar beach is an ideal place for swimming because there are no sudden depths in the water. The soft sand here makes it ideal for sun bathing. The sunset view from the Kali Bridge is an amazing and unforgettable experience.
Devbagh Beach
Devbagh is a beautiful beach located nearer to Karnataka-Goa border on the northern side of Kali River. This is a private beach and is an ideal place for the beach lovers. This is a special island that faces the mighty Arabian Sea on one side and the dense Western Ghats on the other side.
Durga Bhavani Temple
Durga Temple is an ancient temple situated on the peak of Sadashivgad hill fort in Karwar. Situated on the north bank of River Kali, Durga Temple is one of the Karwar tourist places. Durga Temple, also known as Shanthadurga Temple, is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Majali Beach
Majali Beach is a renowned attraction in Karwar and is known for its sea facing cottages and resorts. Majali Village offers six Row Cottages with all the modern amenities. Apart from this, the resort also boasts of wonderful Wood House and Tree House. The resorts located along the beach provide with facilities like private balcony, sit-outs, in-house laundry and many more. Majali Beach Village has a fine restaurant that offers delicious local and coastal cuisine.
Tilmati Beach
Tilmati or the Black Sand Beach is located at Majali village in Karnataka. It is situated just beside Polem Beach of South Goa. Tilmati Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Karnataka and one of the top places to visit in Karwar.
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