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519 kms north-west of Bangalore is Karwar. The district headquarters of Uttara Kannada, this is an ideal place to relax. Karwar has sacred pilgrim centers, historical towns and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. It is said to have inspired Tagore to pen his first drama. The Devbagh Beach, is a must for beach lovers.
Excursions (Distances and directions from Karwar)
Gokarna
60 kms south of Karwar, this coastal town has, among other things, an ancient temple with the Atmalinga. Gokarna is also a famous center for Sanskrit learning. The Om Beach and the Kutle Beach nearby, are also worth a visit.
60 kms from here is Yana - a deserted township with unique rock formations. Yana is also a popular rock climber's haunt.
Bhatkal
135 kms south, is a historical township: The ancient port town has temples of Vijayanagar times and many interesting Jain monuments. 16 kms away is the scenic holy place of Murdeshwar. The temple here attracts a lot of devotees and tourists. The Pigeon Island is off the Murdeshwar coast. The beaches at Gokarna, Bhatkal and Murdeshwar are undiscovered and thankfully unspoiled.
Banavasi
140 kms from Karwar, is a temple town mentioned in the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Shivganga Falls
140 kms away, amidst scenic surroundings, the River Souda falls into a deep valley from a height of 74 m to form the falls.
Dandeli
93 kms from Karwar, is a popular holiday resort. The wildlife sanctuary here abounds with a variety of rare animals. The cave with Shivalinga-like laterite formations is also well worth a visit.
Magod Falls
A few kms from Karwar, is a scenic delight. The Bedti River plunges into a 180 m rocky valley in two leaps.
Lalguli Falls
Itis a picturesque waterfall formed by the river Kali.
The Mailmane Falls also deserve a visit.
Access
Karwar is well connected by road to Goa, Belgaum, Hubli-Dharwar, Mangalore and Mysore.
Coastal Food Specialties
Spicy sea food and vegetarian meals garnished with coconut.
Climate
The monsoon in the coast is from June to October.
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