About Karwar Beach

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About Karwar 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 five other beaches nearby. The beach is popularly known for offering opportunities

for various watersports such as fishing, boating, snorkelling, kayaking and dolphin hunting.Local guides are provided by the resorts that are situated nearby, to the tourists for enjoying

these activities. Karwar Beach is also famous for its eateries serving plethora of seafood dishes,such as the Karwar fish curry. The seafood is cooked in various styles using spices and coconut.

Many other delicacies are prepared using fresh water mussels and various fish varieties. The

climatic conditions of Karwar are apt for tourism during the months of September to May. Theseare the months when maximum number of tourists can be seen sunbathing on the beach, along

with enjoying cool winds from the Western Ghats.

About Devbagh Beach Devbagh Beach is located on an island called Devbagh, which lies around 3 km out in theArabian 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 exciting activities such as parasailing, snorkelling, banana boat rides, speed boat cruisesand more. Visitors can also hire trained instructors in order to safely enjoy these activities.

Children can be seen making sand castles, collecting seashells and chasing crabs all around

Devbagh Beach. Sands of the beach are bordered by casuarinas. The most opportune time to visitDevbagh Beach is during the months of October to March. The weather during these months is

pleasant and is apt for various water activities.

About Binaga 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. Near this beach lies a famous church named Our Lady of St Anne’s Church.Built by the Portuguese, it was the first Latin Catholic Church of the region. Binaga Beach is

located close to famous beaches like Devbagh Beach and Arga Beach. There are several major

cities located in the vicinity of the beach such as Mangalore and Goa. Mangalore houses an airterminal along with transport options like ships and trains. A bay near Binaga has been

designated as a naval base for the Indian Navy for carrying out its operations for a project called

the Seabird.

About Koodi Bagh 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.



About Narasimha 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. Tourists can reach this temple by climbing the hill. Numerous festivals and events are

also organised at the temple during the month of January.

About Naganath 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 worshipping an anthill.

About Venkataramana Temple Venkataramana Temple is a famous 300 year old temple that is located close to the town. Thisancient temple is prominently known for its exquisite ochre paintings. This temple can bereached by hiring local transportation like buses and auto-rickshaws.

About Sadashivgad Hill Fort Sadashivgad Hill Fort built on a 200 ft high hill-top, lies along the banks of Kali River near theKali 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,

Marathasand British. Located 5 km to the north of Karwar, this fort is home to a famous GoddessDurga Temple. The top of the fort gives an aerial view of the entire village including the Kali

River and the bridge running above it. The village in which the fort is located has derived itsname from Sadashivgad Fort. Currently this fort is in ruins, as most of its structure was destroyedin 1783 by General Mathews, who belonged to the East India Company. Tourists can opt for thelocal government buses to reach fort, which holds historic significance. Many private buses and

taxis are also available to reach the fort from Karwar town.

About Oyster Rock Lighthouse 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 1864. The tower has a dome on the top, from where the entrance to the lanternroom can be seen. The lantern was painted white rather than orange or red, in order to make the

sunrise and sunset more apparent.

About Kurumgad Island Kurumgad Island, located about 4 km from the coast is shaped like a tortoise. This islandcontains many attractions like Narasimha Temple and Kurumgad Beach. On Kurumgad Beach,



various activities like snorkelling, fishing, swimming and others can be enjoyed. NarasimhaTemple is a famous pilgrimage spot, which witness thousands of devotees all around the year,

especially during the month of January. Kurumgad Beach also offers opportunities for enjoying

several activities such as trekking, fishing, dolphin and seal watching. The island is also home toa deserted light house, which has a historic relevance and is uniquely structured. There are many

sea animals such as otters and dolphins that can be found near and on the island. Other popularactivities at the beach involve swimming, beach volleyball and treasure hunting. The apt time totravel to this island is from the month of October to May.

About Karwar Tourism Karwar is regarded as the administrative headquarters of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka inIndia. It is a well placed sea side town on the banks of the Kali River on the west coast of the

Indian peninsula. Karwar is located about 15 km away from south of Karnataka-Goa border and

519 km north-west of Bangalore.

'Karwar' also refers to the word Taluk which means the surrounding villages. This is an ancientcity majorly used for the sea trade visited by the Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, French and later the

British. A former settlement of the British and the Portuguese was done on the banks of the KaliRiver.

The famous poet, Ibn Battuta also passed through this route during his journeys and hasmentioned about the instances and the place in his poems. There is a significant site to be visited

known as Sadashivgad Fort which holds great historical importance with a picturesque locale. It

is now open for tourists to visit, as there confluence of the river Kali and the Arabian Sea.

Karwar’s tranquil ambience had inspired the famous poet Rabindranath Tagore to write his first

play. The place has beautiful beaches and clean areas attracting a number of people. This is alsoone of the major nature excursion regions. Out of these unspoilt beaches, Devbagh Beach is

outlined by casuarina trees, offers good diving and snorkelling opportunities for adventureseekers in the Arabian Sea. Other beaches include Koodi Bagh Beach and Kaju Bagh Beach that

offers scenic views.

Karwar also accounts to a number of historic towns and sacred temples. Sadashivgad Hill Fort

on the outskirts of Karwar provides great picturesque views during sunset. There is Durga

Temple and Venkataramana Temple which is the ancient architectures found in the placeexhibiting fine ochre paintings. Another tourist attraction is the Octagonal Church and the

famous Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat. There is a Naganatha Temple where the

devotees worship an anthill.

Ivory Beaches are unspoilt and tourist throng in for a pleasant experience. There are many resort

beaches offering finest of seafood and vegetarian cuisine. The place is regarded best for a perfect

family holiday destination in the months of December through May.



Karavali Utsav: This is funfair celebrated at Karvar every year that last 3 to 4 days, many

cultural programmes and stalls are put up during this time.

Konkan Marathas

Halakki Vokkaligas, a nomadic tribe, living at the foot hills of Western Ghats. They live in

the tribal way and their headman is called “Gouda”. They decorate themselves in beads and

necklaces with heavy nose rings. Another tribe is the Goulis from Maharashtra. They are

mainly cowherds and shepherds. Now they have taken up agriculture. Kunabis are another

backward tribe of the Uttar Kannada district living in the forest in bamboo huts built in

rows sharing common wall. Many villages are in Karwar, government has scheme for the

upliftment of these tribes.

Apart from these Vaishyayanis, Bhandharis, Kobarpaiks, Kharvis/harikantras, halakki

Vokkaligas, Kunbis Padthis are the natives of Karwar. There are great influence of Christianity and Muslims owing to the British, Portuguese, and Arab colonial

establishments in the 18th century. There are many church and ruins of Portuguese

settlements. Konkani, Marathi, Kannada are the main languages spoken.

Industry

The main industry is fisheries, carried out by communities like Harikanth, Kharvis, Gabiths,

and Ambigas. Agriculture is also the very prominent. Other occupations are animal

husbandry, sericulture, horticulture, beekeeping and leather works.

Vintage cannons at Karwar port.

The bay near Binaga, where the Indian Navy has its new base is called INS Kadamba as a

part of Project Seabird. This is a part of the Project Seabird. The Casurina beach, now called

the Kamat Bay, Agra Beach, Anjadiv island are all occupied by the Indian Navy. Kaiga, a

nuclear reactor site is about 50 kms from Karwar town. Karwar and nearby Uttar Kannada

have many beaches, island, waterfalls, and thick green forests.

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