Karwar, the port town on the banks of the Kali Nadi river is the administrative head quarters of North Kanara District in Karnataka. It is an Excellent beach resort with beautiful palm fringed beaches. Once an important trade centre especially for pepper, Karwar was also the settlement of the British and the Portuguese. 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. Karwar located 518 kms from Bangalore is known for its fine muslin.

Places to watch in Karwar:

Beautiful places in and around Karwar that is of interest for travellers are:

Places Around Karwar:

Gokarna - 60km
Bhatkal - 133km
Banavasi - 140km
Yana - 60km
Shivaganga Falls - 140km
Dandeli - 93km
Lalguli Falls, Magod Falls, Mailmane falls are few km from Karwar

How to reach Karwar:

Karwar is 519 Kms North West Of Bangalore, Karnataka in India. From Goa it is 100 kms away. October To May is the best time to visit.

Air: The nearest airport is at Goa, though entry points are also Belgaum and Mangalore.
Rail: Hubli is the nearest rail junction from Karwar. From Hubli you can hire a taxi or even take a bus to Karwar.
Road: Road distance of nearby cities: Bangalore: 520 kms, Belgaum: 167 kms, Mangalore: 273 kms, Goa: 100 kms