Karwar Islands

Kurumgad Island / Beach

Kurumgad Island is a tortoise shaped Island and is located about 4 km away from Karwar.Kurumgad Beach is very popular for the Narasimha temple, which becomes a major attraction for religious thousands of devotees who visit the temple at the time of the annual fair, which takes place during the Pushya Purnima in January.

Approach to Kumaragarh Island is mainly by boat from Sadhashivgad jetty on the backwaters of River Kali at Karwar. Kurumgad Island is just 1 km away from Devbagh Beach, Karwar.

Accommodations are available at Great Outdoors Island Resort, Karwar.

Activities at Kurumgad Beach

Water Sports: Kurumgad Beach is a perfect place to enjoy activities such as Trekking, fishing, Boat Rides, Tidal Pool, diving, snorkeling, or treasure hunts.

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Other Islands 

1.Devbagh Islands

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A visit to Karwar is not complete without visiting its most popular island Devbagh. The island is unique being surrounded by woods of casuarinas consisting of mangrove trees. The name “Devbagh”, means – garden of the gods, which is a very appropriate name for this island. There are lots of activities in Devbagh beach, dolphin watch and major water sports activities and so much to explore in Devbagh which has interesting fauna and flora. The island is a Jungle Lodges Resort island.

2.Sanyasi Island

It is believed that in ancient times, a Sanyasi did penance in this island and lived isolated from humanity and lived till a ripe old age.

3.Oyster-rock Island

This island also known as Devgad Island having interesting rocks giving its name. A old lighthouse built during the British period is an attraction here. Oyster Rocks are the group of islands and rocks- Devad gudda is the main summit on which the Lighthouse is situated. The hill has very good forest growth around lighthouse. The landing at Devad gudda island (Oyster Rock) is on the eastern side.

4.Anjadiv Island

The Anjadiv Island is located a mile away from Binaga village. It is named after goddness Anji Devi who is worshipped on this island. It has an area of 1.5 sq km, and it is the fifth island off the coast of Karwar.The island has some remains of the bygone Portuguese era, some old houses and Chruch ruins.The island is also known as Anjadiva or Anjediva island

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Distance from Karwar: 7 km

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