North Kanara(Uttara Kannada or Karwar) is one of those trekking places which gives thoroughly wild and enjoyable trekking experience. This district is literally a gorgeous trekking terrain with four mighty rivers flowing east to west. Similar to other malnad places, location is filled with lush tropical forests, hills and dales, caves and cascades, roaring rivers and gurgling streams and a great biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Kali River Bank Trek

"Kali River Bank Trek" starts from Ambikanagar near Dandeli and takes a rugged teak and bamboo forest trail along the dark Kali river and its tributary, the Kaneri. En route, is the Kavla cave where if one crawls into it with a bright torch light, a four-foot high Shivling-like stalagmite structure and some stalactites too can be seen. This cave has become a shrine and poojas are conducted every day.

Sirsi or Kumta to Yana Trek

Another very popular route is the one leading from Sirsi or Kumta to Yana. Here, two gigantic limestone rock formations and numerous smaller ones stand like silent sentinels amidst the dense forest. The sight is truly stunning.

Beach trek from Karwar

Besides the forests, the best beaches in Karnataka are found here. Starting from Karwar, one can beach trek southwards through the beaches of Belikere Gokarna, Om, Kutle, Baada, Kumta, Dhareshwar, Haldipur, Kasarkod and Bhatkal. These silvery beaches are very picturesque, relatively lonely other than the local fishermen and have an unspoilt aura about them. The beachline is interrupted by rocky capes and cliffs and the mouths of four rivers — the Kali, the Aghanashini, the Bedthi and the Sharavathy, where ferry services are available.

Falls trek - into beautiful cascades

Some of the most beautiful cascades of Karnataka are located in this district namely Unchalli, Sathodi, Shivaganga, Doddamane and the Magod Falls. One can do a "Falls trek" to them from the nearest motorable point.