Karwar is a small seaside town situated on the west coast of the Indian. It is the capital of Uttara Karnataka, the town lies about 15km from the south of Goa's border.

519 kms north-west of Bangalore is Karwar. . It was once a centre for foreign trade. Karwar has a number of beautiful beaches and it's idyllic beauty inspired the great Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play.

This is an ideal place to relax. Karwar has sacred pilgrim centres, historical towns and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. The charming town is complemented by glorious weather and the area is very picturesque with hills and valleys of the Western Ghats covered with dense tropical jungle on the way to Hubli.

Places Around Karwar

Gokarna- (60 Kms) Coastal Town. Ancient temple with the Atmalinga, famous for Om Beach and Paradise Beach.

Panaji (Goa)-(105 Kms) Capital of Goa. Famous for its beaches and ancient churches.

Dandeli-(117 Kms) White water rafting at River Kali & wild life Santuary.

Murdeshwar - ( 120 Kms) Coastal Town. Worlds largest Shiva Statue.

Jog Falls- (150 Kms) Largest waterfalls in Karnataka, Cascades of the Sharavathi River.

Udupi - (200 Kms) Coastal town. Famous Krishna Temple with golden Chariot. The ever-popular Masala Dosa has its origin here.

Hampi - (220 Kms) Magnificent ruins & Historical monuments of the bygone Vijayanagar Kingdom ( World Heritage Centre

How to Get There :

By Road : 540 kilometers from Bangalore, Karwar is 1 hour from Goa and 12 hours by bus from Bangalore.

By Air : The nearest airport is at Goa (Dabolim Airport), though entry points are also at Belgaum and Mangalore.

By Rail : Karwar is on the Konkan railway connecting Mumbai with Goa and Mangalore. Some fast trains do not stop at Karwar.

Best Time to Visit : October to May


Other Packages : The Great Outdoor