Karwar is a city, and administrative center of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. Situated between Sahyadri’s evergreen forest in the east, the blue Arabian Sea to the west is sometimes called Kashmir of Karnataka. Karwar derived its name from the nearby village of Kadwad. Kade means last and Wado means area. Located at the mouth of the Kali river at a distance of 20 kms from Goa, Karwar is a popular tourist destination with numerous beaches and picturesque locations.
The top must-visit attractions for tourists in Karwar include Ravindranath Tagore Beach, Rock Stone Garden, Karwar Beach, Warship Museum, Devbagh Beach, Oyster Rock Lighthouse, Sadashivgad Fort, Kurumgad Island, Kali River Garden, Anashi Waterfall, and Tilimati Beach. Built by Raja Sonde the Sadashivgad fort is controlled by Portuguese, Marathas, and British and attracts tourists from around the globe. Also worth visiting is the Shejjeshwar Temple known for its brilliant architecture. It is a spot worth seeing in Karwar that attracts pilgrims and tourists in huge numbers of Mahashivratri.
Some of the beaches have watersports activities. like kayaking, surfing, and paragliding. As a port town, Karwar is a center for agriculture, manufacturing, and trade, especially for pepper. The town is famous for its fine muslin, Karwar is known for its stunning waterfalls like Vibhooti waterfalls, Hole waterfall, Magod waterfall, Lalguli waterfall, Karwar as a picturesque town is also known for its temples another reason tourism flourishes in the town. Due to its pleasant weather, it is open to tourists all year round.
Located 519 km Northwest of Bangalore, Karwar, well connected by rail, road, sea, and air is known for its beauty, natural surroundings A part of the Western Ghats, It is a favorite haunt for the nature enthusiast. Tourists can also enjoy a boat ride on the Koli river. Karwar lies at the border of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, as such the culture here is a mix of Kannada, Goan, and Marathi cultures. Karwar has both vegetarian and nonvegetarian food serving restaurants. There are several hotels, restaurants, and lodges that provide luxurious, mid-range and budget accommodation.
Karwar is the staging point to visit the magnificent Anshi national park. And Kali Tiger Reserve, a nature lover’s paradise. Karwar is an adventure seeker’s paradise, thrill-seekers can try out scuba diving at Netrani island off Murudeshwara. Dandeli is a popular adventure sports destination due to whitewater rafting opportunities in Kali river. The gigantic crystalline-like rock formations of Yana is an adventure seeker’s ultimate destination. and attracts trekkers and limbers from all over the world.
The surroundings of Yana covered with the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats are a nature lover’s dream. There are not many options for shopping in Karwar except for a small market where sandalwood items are worth a buy. Ganesha Gudi is a popular spot in Dandeli and a bird watchers paradise. The best time to visit Karwar is from October to February. Overall Karwar is perfect for a weekend getaway.
