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Karwar is categorised as Beachside / Getaways


Karwar Beach

Reasons to Visit
  • Karwar is a seaside coastal town situated at the point where the Kali River meets Arabian Sea.
  • Karwar lies 15 kilometers South of the Goa - Karnataka border.
  • Karwar has a good stretch of idyllic beaches and offers stay on two islands located just off its coast i.e. Kurumgad and Devbagh.
  • Karwar has a strong naval base and has few resorts overlooking either the coast or River Kali.
  • Karwar is visited as an idyllic beach getaway
Recommendations
  • Scuba Diving Destinations on Mainland India"Islands around coastline off Karwar are good dive sites having a visibility that is good for beginners and those who would like to do it as one off activity. Dive sites are within easy reach off the Devbagh resort by speedboat "
  • Beach and Backwater Destinations of India"Karwar (80 kms from Dabolim Airport) is home to some Island like resorts, idyllic beaches and a riverside area formed by Kali River meeting Arabian sea. Dolphin rides, watersports and many activities are conducted here for getaway seekers."
  • Stopover Destinations on Goa - Mangalore highway"Karwar (100 kms from Panjim) is an offbeat beach getaway and popular Luncheon stopover on Goa - Mangalore route."
  • Airports and Access Points for Destinations in Karnataka"Karwar Railway Station is a popular access point for beach getaways of Karwar, Ankola and Gokarna."
  • Idyllic Beach Destinations in Coastal Karnataka"Karwar lies on the Nothern tip of Coastal Karnataka and renowned for Island type beach resort (Devbagh and Kurumgad) that are excellent for offbeat travellers. Karwar offers boat rides in Kali River, watersports and idyllic beaches that are good for a walk and swim."
Access Information

Karwar has 6 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

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Standard1
Mid-segment2
Premium1
Experiential2
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Resort3
Hotel2
Adventure / Camp1

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3 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Karwar

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Getaway (1-3 nights)1
Short Break (4-6 nights)2

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List of Holidays for Karwar

Getaway

  • Karwar Beach Getaway (2 Nights)

Short Break

  • Dandeli - Karwar Break (4 Nights)
  • Dandeli - Karwar Break with Wildernest (6 Nights)

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Karwar has 2 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.

Airport Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Dabolim Airport and KarwarRs. 3334

Railway Station Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Madgaon Railway Station and KarwarRs. 2582

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Destination Ideas

  • Holiday Ideas Goa plus Something else
  • Karnataka in Monsoon
  • Off-beat getaways in Coastal Karnataka

Stay Ideas

  • Devbagh Island Getaway

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Karwar beach lies just off NH-17 and at 1 km from town centre. Its an idyllic beach that is well visited by locals and tourists to Karwar.
    View Point
    Sea or Ocean or Beach
    1
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    The Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna is a Hindu temple located in Gokarna, a Hindu religious pilgrimage centre. The temple is considered as pious as the Shiva temple at Varanasi and hence is known as the Dakshin Kasi. Guests also visit Sri Maha Ganpati Temple, a Lord Ganesha temple within the Mahabaleshwar Temple premises which is also known as Sidda Ganapati. Devotees usually take bath in the Kotiteerth pond before they visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple for worship.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva
    58
    Murudeshwar Beach is characterised by a huge towering statue of Lord Shiva, part of the Murudeshwar temple complex. It is the third highest statue of Lord Shiva in the world. This is build on a rock face and is nothing short of a man made wonder. The temple adjacent to the statue is also equally imposing that includes a 20-storied 237 ft tall Gopura.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva
    118

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  • Ankola ( 36 Km )

    Ankola is a coastal Hamlet on NH-17 between Karwar and Gokarna and easily accessible from Hubli more

  • Canacona ( 37 Km )

    Cancona is deep southern end of Goa and is known for the presence of backwater and idyllic more

  • Palolem ( 39 Km )

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  • Gokarna ( 59 Km )

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  • South Goa ( 67 Km )

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  • Quepem ( 70 Km )

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  • Kumta ( 70 Km )

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  • Ponda ( 90 Km )

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  • Mollem ( 101 Km )

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  • Karmali ( 105 Km )

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  • Panjim ( 107 Km )

    Panjim is the state capital of Goa and known for its promenades, heritage walks, clean streets, more

  • Dandeli ( 110 Km )

    Dandeli is a tropical rain forest located on the northern tip of Karnataka adjacent to Goa Border, more

  • North Goa ( 115 Km )

    “North Goa” as its referred comprises Baga-Calangute-Candolim-Sinquerim, all different ends to a more

  • Morjim ( 129 Km )

    Morjim, Ashvem and Mandrem are a set of idyllic beaches, north of Siolim river, further north of more

  • Baindur ( 146 Km )

    Baindur is one of the idylic beaches on the coastal Karnataka. Baindoor beach is rocky and hills more

  • Kudal ( 178 Km )

    Kudal lies in NH-17 and from where coastal hamlets of Malvan and Tarkarli are accessible. more

  • Belgaum ( 185 Km )

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  • Oros ( 192 Km )

    Oros lies on the NH-17 (Mumbai - Goa highway) in the Malvan / Sindhudurg area of Konkan region few more

  • Bhogwe ( 200 Km )

    Bhogwe Beach is an idyllic beach stretch between Tarkarli and Vengurla by the backwaters of more

  • Amboli ( 200 Km )

    Amboli is an idyllic hill station (2500+ ft above sea level) overlooking the thick rainforest on more

  • Tarkarli ( 210 Km )

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  • Udupi ( 217 Km )

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  • Manipal ( 218 Km )

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  • Malpe ( 219 Km )

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  • Gadag ( 224 Km )

    Gadag is a town lies on the Hubli - Hospet route and visited for guests in transit, business more

  • Kankavli ( 225 Km )

    Kankavali is transit point on the Mumbai-Goa highway at about 450 kms from Mumbai (8 hours drive). more

  • Shimoga ( 240 Km )

    Shimoga is origin of rivers Kali, Gangavathi, Sharavathi and tadadi. It is an Ex-Bangalore getaway more

  • Shirgaon ( 240 Km )

    Shirgaon lies off Mumbai - Goa highway (NH-17) and offers guests Konkan countryside experience. more

  • Badami ( 269 Km )

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  • Devgad ( 270 Km )

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  • Bhadra ( 280 Km )

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  • Koppa ( 280 Km )

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  • Anegundi ( 326 Km )

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  • Panhala ( 335 Km )

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  • Pune ( 513 Km )

    Pune is traditionally the cultural capital of Maharashtra and now a major Software / IT / ITES / more

  • Mahad ( 518 Km )

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Average Day / Night Temperature of Karwar,Karnataka,India

January
33°C / 21°C
February
33°C / 22°C
March
34°C / 23°C
April
34°C / 23°C
May
33°C / 26°C
June
29°C / 26°C
July
28°C / 25°C
August
28°C / 25°C
September
29°C / 24°C
October
33°C / 23°C
November
33°C / 22°C
December
34°C / 22°C

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Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
DevbaghAn island like formation off Karwar mainland at 5 minute boatride away.Getaway2
Hankon VillageA Kali riverside area 10 kms from KarwarGetaway1
KurumgadAn independent island off Karwar mainland at 20 minutes boatride away.Getaway1
Majali villageAn idyllic beach with Fishermans village feelGetaway1
Sadashiv Gad Toll NakaNH-17 is the coastal highway and Sadashivgad toll naka is situated 5 kms from railway station and right at the point where bridge on Kali River starts.Transit/Getaway1
ShirwadShirwad is a countryside location at a few kms from Karwar.Getaway-
Nearest Airport in Karwar
  • Dabolim Airport ( GOI ) , Dabolim-98 Kms
Railway Stations in Karwar
  • Karwar ( KAWR ), Karwar
Recommended travel connections to Karwar from Major Cities.
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