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| What's Nearby - At Karwar |
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Devbagh Beach [Karwar] :
Devbagh is accessible from Karwar known as a land of converging landscapes. Karwar lies on a thin strip of tropical sand that is bound by the Western Ghats on its eastern side and embraced by the Arabian Sea on the west. On entering Karwar, one immediately comes face to face with the sea dotted with several small islands on the horizon. Distinct amongst them,From Lotus Resorts about 5 minutes by boat.
Til Matti :
“Til” is “Seasem” Seed “Matti” is soil or sand. A beach with natural black sand. Give you break from polluted black sand beaches.
Warship Museum :
The INS Chapal Warship Museum and the statue of Major Ram Raghoba Rane was inaugurated on Tagore Beach on November 7, 2006.These would complement the beautiful beach with a toy tranin and musical fountain. Karwar town had the third such museum in the country after the warship museum at Essel World, Mumbai and Kursura Museum at Vishkhapatnam.
Murudeshwar : 
The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple at Murudeshwar. The sea on three sides surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the temple. The Murudeshwar temple has a history that dates back to a few centuries. A small temple existed here for generations. A recent attraction is the Lord Shiva idol erected beside the temple. The idol towers 123 feet into the sky and is the tallest Shiva idol in the world. The Western Ghats has always held a special place in the hearts of pleasure seeking nature lovers.
Gokarna :
Gokarna is a village in the Uttara Kannada district of the Karnataka state. It is a pilgrimage centre as well as a tourist destination in India. Gokarna is a temple town and is referred to in a number of historical literature pieces. Around the town lie a number of beaches and these serve as a major attraction for travellers.
Om Beach :
OM beach is so named, because the shape is like that of the religious symbol "OM". OM beach is about a kilometre from the main Gokarna town and fully approachable by road.
Aptly named. This Sanskrit letter, echoed faithfully in the sweep of the rocks and sand below you, is referred to in the ancient Hindu texts at the original sound of creation.
KurmagadIsland :
The Kurmagad Island has an old fort as well as a Narasimha shrine and is definitely worth a visit.
Jog Falls :
The highest waterfalls in India, is located a short distance from Karwar where the Sharavati river cascades spectacularly. Of the numerous falls, the highest is one with the fall of 253 meters and a pool that is 40 meters deep. The best time to visit is Late November to early January, so as to see the falls in full blow visit during the monsoons. The 50km long Linganamkki dam and Hirebhasgar Reservoir and the help generate hydro electricity.
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