Karwar – The Beach Destination Of Karnataka

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Karwar – the beach destination of Karnataka
Karwar is a coastal town of Karnataka located on the banks of the Kali River and lies just 15 km from the Karnataka-Goa border. Karwar is a popular tourist destination home to pristine sandy beaches and clear water and off late has become a popular alternative to Goa. Although the region has still a long way to go before he matches the level of the ultimate party destination that Goa is but it is still a nice place to head wherein you can enjoy the sun and sand along with indulging in all sorts of water sports.
There are several great hotels in Karwar that provide comfortable lodging facilities across all budget categories, catering to the needs of all section of travelers. Apart from the comfortable hotel rooms tourists can also opt for the various camps located on the beach itself that offer an exciting accommodation facility that keeps you in close proximity of beach – an ultimate accommodation choice for beach lovers. These camps are not lavish and offer basic facilities need to get through the day.
Karwar besides a beach destination is also the place ...
... for nature lovers as the region also boasts of great natural surroundings like waterfalls, vast stretches of greenery, dense vegetation, forest area, Western Ghats and much more, perfect for going in for nature walk adorning the various sights and scenaries. Moreover if all that walking has given you an appetite then you have the perfect reason to gorge on the various mouth watering sea food cuisine of the region, from Kurle Ambat – Crab prepared in coconut red chillies and tamarind paste, Bangada Fry – mackerel fried in various spices to Masli Kadi and much more.
Some of the popular tourist attractions of Karwar include Oyster Rock Lighthouse, Karwar Beach, Devbagh Beach, Kurumgad Island, Mudgeri Dam, Anshi National Park, Guddahali Peak, Hyder Ghat Pass, Devkar Falls, Kali Bridge, Maruti Temple, Chendia Falls – Nagarmadi Falls, Sadashivgad fort and much more.
The best time to visit Karwar is during the months of September to May. The region is also well connected to other regions of the country and as such there is no hassle or whatsoever in getting in and out of Karwar. The nearest airport is located in Goa located some 97 km, from there take a bus or cab to Margoa and from Margoa board a train to Karwar.
Karwar has its very own railway station and is served by numerous trains from both big and small stations of India. Other than that there is always the roadways, which provides excellent connectivity to the region from various parts of the state and also rest of the country. To know more about Karwar and Karwar Hotels Visit HolidayIQ