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Majali Beach

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Beach

Majali Beach is a famous attraction located in Karwar and is known for its sea facing cottages and resorts. There is a lake situated nearby, where activities like kayaking, fishing, and rowing can be enjoyed. The resorts located along the beach provide with facilities like private... Read More »

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Devbagh Beach

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Beach

Devbagh Beach is located on an island called Devbagh, which lies around 3 km out in the Arabian Sea. To reach the beach regular ferries are available from Karwar and are sponsored by various beach resorts, situated around the beach. The local resorts also permit tourists to enjoy varied... Read More »

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Karwar Beach

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Beach

Karwar Beach, popularly called as Rabindranath Tagore Beach, is one of the famous beaches of India. Located near Goa, it seems like a small island, as one side of the beach lies in the Arabian Sea while the other in the Western Ghats. This beach is located only 3 km away from Karwar town and has... Read More »

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Kali Bridge

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Bridge

Kali Bridge was constructed in the year 1986 over the Kali River. This bridge serves to connect the state of Karnataka with Goa. Recently, many infrastructural changes were made on the bridge. Read More »

Durga Temple

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Temple

Durga Temple is located in Sadashivgad hill fort of Karwar. Predating the fort, this temple has an important history. It is believed that Raja Shiv Chatrapati, who discovered this temple, gave rights of worship here to the local Bhandari population. Read More »

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Maruti Temple

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Temple

Maruti Temple of Karwar is another attraction of the city, which is located about 8 km from Karwar town on the Kadwad main road. The main attraction to this temple is the festival which is influenced by rangoli art. During this festival, many beautiful rangolis are made on the roads surrounding... Read More »

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Oyster Rock Lighthouse

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Light House

Oyster Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse situated on one of the islands located close to Karwar, Oyster Rock. Tourists can reach this island with the help of machine boats, which is available from Karwar Port. Constructed by the British during 1860s, the lighthouse became functional from 25th March... Read More »

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Kurumgad Island

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Island

Kurumgad Island, located about 4 km from the coast is shaped like a tortoise. This island contains many attractions like Narasimha Temple and Kurumgad Beach. On Kurumgad Beach, various activities like snorkelling, fishing, swimming and others can be enjoyed. Narasimha Temple is a famous... Read More »

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Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Dargah

Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat is an ancient Dargah, which is dedicated to a Baghdadi saint called Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat. This place is considered as a sacred place of worship, where devotees come to get their wishes fulfilled. This Dargah is located facing Goddess Durga... Read More »

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Sadashivgad Hill Fort

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Fort

Sadashivgad Hill Fort built on a 200 ft high hill-top, lies along the banks of Kali River near the Kali River Bridge at Karwar. Situated at a hill-top, this ancient fort was built in 1698 by Raja Sonde. The fort has witnessed the transfer of power between many rulers, including Portuguese,... Read More »

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Narasimha Temple

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Temple

Narasimha temple, located 6 km away from Karwar, is a famous temple on the tortoise- shaped island of Kurumgad. Placed on top of a hill on the island, the temple is home to the idols of Narasimha. Narasimha, according to Hindu mythology, was one of the reincarnations of God Vishnu.... Read More »

Venkataramana Temple

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Temple

Venkataramana Temple is a famous 300 year old temple that is located close to the town. This ancient temple is prominently known for its exquisite ochre paintings. This temple can be reached by hiring local transportation like buses and auto-rickshaws. Read More »

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Shri Kshetra Gurumath

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Religious

Shri Kshetra Gurumath, popularly called as Shri Kshetra Baad Math, is a pilgrimage institution located in the Sahyadri Hills. Sahyadri is the place where tourists can see Kali River flowing into the Arabian Sea. This spiritual institution was initiated by Shrimath Paramahamsa... Read More »

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Baithkol

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Village

Baithkol is a village located on the coast in Uttara Kannada District near Karwar. The major attraction of this coastal village includes the British Cemetery, catholic cemetery and Baithkol Cove. Tourists can find the graves of many Europeans at the cemetery, who left their country to... Read More »

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Koodi Bagh Beach

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Beach

Koodi Bagh Beach is located at the confluence of the Kali River and the Arabian Sea. At this palm-fringed beach, various activities such as canoeing, kayaking, banana boat riding and many more can be enjoyed. Read More »

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Naganath Temple

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Temple

Naganath Temple, a famous and unique attraction of Karwar, is protected by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958. This monument is maintained and conserved by the Archaeological Survey of India. In Naganath Temple, tourists will find thousands of devotees... Read More »

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Kot Shiveshvar

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Ranked 17 of 21
Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Fort

Kot Shiveshvar, part of a small village called Shiveshvar, is a fortress built for strategic purposes. This fort was built for the sole purpose of protecting the northern extremes of Canara. Kot Shiveshvar was constructed by the Bijapur Sultanate and lies in ruins today. However, at the... Read More »

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Binaga Beach

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Ranked 18 of 21
Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Beach

Binaga Beach is another beach of Uttara Kannada District and can be found at a distance of 5 km from Karwar. This beach is mostly known for its exquisite beauty and widespread seashore. Binaga Beach is located a mile away from Anjidiv Island, a small island located at the Goa-Karnataka border.... Read More »

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Guddalli Peak

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Hill

Guddalli Peak having an elevation of about 1,800 ft above sea level is located at a distance of 6 km from Karwar. This peak was considered as a summer resort by the British, before Independence. Guddalli Peak is amongst the tallest peaks of the Haiderghat Range. It is bordered by the Kali River... Read More »

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Shejjeswar Temple

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Temple

Shejjeswar Temple is located about 4 km away from Karwar and holds historic relevance. Popularly known as Siddeswar Temple, it is one of the five temples belonging to the Gokarna mythologies. It is believed that the parts of Atmalinga, which was in the possession of Raavan, fell at this... Read More »

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Jai Santoshi Mata Temple

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Places to Visit in Karwar

Type: Temple

Jai Santoshi Mata Temple is a religious attraction, located only 4 km away from Karwar. This temple, whose main deity is Shri Jai Santoshi Mata, is located on the banks of Kali River. This goddess was the daughter of Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed god. Santoshi Mata was said to be the... Read More »

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List of best place to see in Karwar and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Karwar.Majali Beach, Devbagh Beach, Karwar Beach, Kali Bridge, Durga Temple, Maruti Temple, Oyster Rock Lighthouse, Kurumgad Island, Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat, Sadashivgad Hill Fort, Narasimha Temple, Venkataramana Temple, Shri Kshetra Gurumath, Baithkol, Koodi Bagh Beach, Naganath Temple, Kot Shiveshvar, Binaga Beach, Guddalli Peak, Shejjeswar Temple.