Karwar Attractions

Attractions of Karwar – Places to Visit in Karwar

Warship Museum

INS Chapal  is currently a museum at Karwar. The INS Chapal warship museum docked at the Rabindranath Tagore beach here since November 2006, In view of the Naval Base being set up in Karwar, the Defence Ministry handed over the missile boat to the district administration.

It was bought from Russia. It was categorised as a Missile boat. They came under the Osa class missile boats.It was Commissioned by the Indian Navy in 1976 and decommissioned in 2004, INS Chapal patrolled the Indian sea coast. The 245-tonne ship (on full load) has a length of 38.6 metres, beam of 7.6 metres and speed of 37 knots. The warship was used in the 1971 India-Pakistan war and had destroyed many enemy ships. It served the Indian Navy for 24 years and was active during the 1971 war against Pakistan.

Karwar Port

Karwar port is located at Baithkol, Karwar Bay. Hills and coastal islands make the port a natural harbour, sheltered from the Arabian sea. The port which is operated by the Government of Karnataka, services the hinterland of northern Karnataka, Goa and southern Maharashtra.

The length of the port is 355 metres (388 yd). The quay has two berths, with a draft capacity of 9.25 metres (30.3 ft). Karwar port also berths coastal vessels and there is a jetty for fishing vessels.[18] The Government of Karnataka has planned to develop Karwar port on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis to provide six additional berths, a container terminal, and a rail link to Shirwad railway station.

The port is able to handle all types of commodities, including "B" and "C" class petroleum products. There port has liquid storage tanks for bitumen, furnace oil, molasses, and HSD. A ban of iron ore mining and export in Karnataka state reduced congestion at the port. The port has arrangements for berthing coastal vessels, and a jetty for fishing boats.

Guddali Peak , Karwar

While on a trip to Karwar, travellers can choose to visit Guddali Peak that is around 6 km away from the Karwar town if they have time at hand. This mountain peak is located at an elevation of 1800 feet above sea level and surrounded by Belikeri River on the west and Kali River on the east. Tourists can visit this site, which is amongst the tallest peaks of Haiderghat Range, any time of the year. Travellers need to take a 5 meter trek through the mountain jungle in order to reach Guddali Peak, which offers an excellent view of the seashore and the town. According to historians, this peak served as a summer resort to the British before independence.

Kali river bridge

Kali river bridge Built over the Kali River in the year 1986, Kali Bridge is situated on NH17 just outside the town of Karwar. It connects Karnataka with Goa and is considered to be the infrastructural pride of the state. It is suggested that travellers going to Karwar should stop by it to enjoy the awe-inspiring views of Karwar Beach, Sadashivgad Fort, mountains, sun-rise, sun-set, river, sea, and islands. Moreover, the bridge overlooks the point where Kali River joins the Arabian Sea, which is a sight to behold unto itself.

Oyster Rock Lighthouse

If time permits, tourists can visit Oyster Rock Lighthouse, which is located on an island close to Karwar amidst a forest, on their journey to the town. The light house had been constructed on top of the Devad Gudda Island (Oyster Rock) during the 1860s by the British. Travellers interested in visiting this light house can take machine boats that are available from Karwar Port.

On 25th March 1864, this light house became operational after optical equipment with four wick burners was installed here. A dome on top of the lighthouse tower enables tourists to view the entrance to the lantern room. The lantern was painted white instead of red or orange in order to make sunrise and sunset more noticeable. An important thing to be noted is that tourists looking forward to visit Oyster Rock Light House need prior permission from authorities as the site is situated near the defence project INS Kadamba.

Mudgeri Dam

Mudigeri Dam located in a village of Karwar Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It is close to the historic fort of Sadashivgad located on Kali river. Konkani is spoken as a local language.

Maadibag Hill

Maadibagh is a village with full of greenery, If time permits visit in your karwar trip.A nice place for photographers.

Siddar, Karwar

Siddar is rural area in karwar taluk, like other places it is also filled with greenery you can visit and enjoy the beauty.

Nagarmadi Falls,Chendia

If time permits, tourists visiting Karwar can also explore beautiful Chendia Falls – Nagarmadi Falls, a small waterfall that flows underneath a huge rock.

Baithkol

Baithkol Village is situated on the coast in the vicinity of the town. This village has taken its name from an Arabic word 'Bait-el-Khol' that stands for bay of safety. Baithkol village is renowned among people for its Catholic Cemetery, British Cemetery and Baithkol Cove. Upon reaching this village, travellers would discover the graves of Europeans at the cemetery who had come to India to spread their kingdoms. Karwar Port, counted amongst the best harbours across the glove, is situated in this village.

Siddeswar Temple

Shejjeswar Temple, otherwise known as Siddeswar Temple,Gottegalli, is situated at a Distance of 4 km from Karwar Town. According to local belief, this pilgrimage site is counted among the five temples that belong to the Gokarna mythology. Another popular folklore says that the parts of Atmalinga that was taken away by the demon king Ravan fell at Shejjeswar Temple. Thousands of devotees from all parts of the country visit this temple during the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

Shirve Ghat

Apart from exploring beautiful beaches, pilgrims are advised to visit Shirve Ghat that is situated in proximity of Karwar Town.

Jamba

If time permits then tourists on a trip to Karwar can visit Jamba that is located 7 km away from the town.

Hyder Ghat Pass

Hyder Ghat Pass is a prominent natural attraction of Karwar that visitors may see while journeying through the town if time allows.

Durga Temple, Karwar

The 600 years old Durga Temple, which is situated in Sadashivgad Hill Fort, is another renowned pilgrimage site of Karwar. Sadashivgad lies on the northern bank of Kali River, about 6 km from the city. According to popular local belief, Raja Shiv Chatrapati found this temple and permitted the local Bhandari population to offer prayers at the site. While on the way to Durga Temple, tourists will discover the relics of old fort of Sonda kings. Also known as Shantadurga Temple, it is located close to the 17th century Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat. For accommodation, the Department of Tourism has established Yatri Nivas at top of Sadashivgad Hill.

Maruti Temple,Karwar

Travellers may choose to visit the Maruti Temple situated 8 km away from the town of Karwar if time permits. Numerous pilgrims visit this temple to offer prayers to Lord Ganapati. It is best known among tourists for its 'Rangoli Festival' that is influenced by rangoli art. At the time of this festival, people decorate roads surrounding the Maruti Temple with colourful patterns. Different rangoli designs make the temple a rangoli art gallery that attracts visitors in large numbers. Tourists can explore innovative and beautiful rangoli designs that are created by local artists during this festival. Rangoli designs at Maruti Temple usually include gods and goddesses, sport personalities, famous actors and politicians, to name a few.

Naganath temple

One of the very famous and unique places of the region, Naganath temple is conserved under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958. The tourists can find thousands of people worshipping an anthill in this temple. It holds high religious values amongst the natives.

Attractions of Karwar:

Naganath Temple Shahkaramuddin Dargah, Sadashivgad (Tomb of a Sufi Saint) Kot Shiveshvar Mudgeri Dam Jamiya Mosque,Shiveshvar Chaitanya Park Jamba Sadashivgad Fort High Church Maruti Temple Kali Bridge Chendia Falls - Nagarmadi HabbuMountain Shri Kshetra Gurumath Baad,Karwar JaiSantoshi Maata Temple, Nanadangadda.

Naval Power plant Oyster Rock Lighthouse Karwar Beach Devbagh Beach Kurumgad Island Kodasall Binaga Beach Tilmatti Beach Majali Beach Guddahalli Peak Hyder Ghat Pass Shirve Ghat Devkar Falls Anshi National Park Durga Devi Temple Shri Ayyappa Temple, KEB Road

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