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Karwar

Karwar, is a good place to enjoy the thrills of sun, sea and sand. The beauty of Karwar inspired theKarwar great poet Rabindranath Tagore to write his first play. Lying just 100 kms from Goa this place offers attractions such as the Sadashivgad Hill Fort with a Durga temple, the one-of-its kind octagonal church and the 300 year old Venkataramana temple with some fine ochre paintings. The Dandeli Game park located 157 km away is a treat for wildlife lovers.

Karwar in Karnataka is the district headquarters of Uttara Kannada has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Karwar beach Karnataka are an ideal place to relax with several sacred pilgrim centres, historical structures around. With gentle waves, far reaching golden sand, a tranquil atmosphere and stretches of emerald foliage, Karwar beach Karnataka has all the makings of a perfect beach holiday destination. The captivating landscape with ringed with rugged hill ranges, thick woods and deep valleys had once inspired the great Indian poet and Nobel Prize Winner, Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play.

Charming Spots at Karwar
Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat
The famous Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat, a Baghdadi Saint is a place of tourist interest for pilgrims.

Naganatha Temple
Naganatha Temple is a Temple, where an anthill is worshipped.

Kurmagad Island
You can reach Kurmagad Island by a launch, which has an old fort and a Narasimha shrine, worth a visit.

Other Spots to See
The Sadashivgad Hill Fort with a Durga Temple, the unique octagonal church, the 300-year old Venkatrama Temple with ochre paintings and the Naganatha Temple, are worth a visit. Devbagh near Karwar is the most appealing of the five islands along the Karwar beach.

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Location
519 Kms North West Of Bangalore, Karnataka in India.
Distance Bangalore(520 kms), Goa(100 kms)
STD Code 08382
Language Kannada, Hindi and English.
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October To May
Entertainment Boating
How to Reach
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

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Marwanthe 

The Beach
Maravanthe beach Karnataka is a sandy beach sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the Satuparnika River, with a backdrop of the Kodachadri Hills. The endless golden sand, swaying palmMaravanthe trees, clear sky and the soothing sea of Maravanthe beach Karnataka makes the tour to Maravanthe beach in Karnataka an out-of-the-world experience.
The Maravanthe Beach is a popular picnic spot with it angelic beauty. The water at Maravanthe beach is safe for swimming with huge but gentle tides inviting you and appealing you to come and play with them.

Watersports and beach resorts make Marwanthe a unique seaside town, an enjoyable holiday spot. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the West Coast Highway on one side and the Sauparnika river on the other. The sunsets here are truly breathtaking. A drive down this stretch can be a very memorable experience.

Charming Spots at Maravanthe
St. Mary's Island
The St. Mary's Island is a delightful holiday destination with various volcanic rock formation.

Ottanane
Ottanane is famous for its glorious sunsets and beautiful surroundings.

Baindur
Baindur is a small town, almost 45 km from Maravanthe beach. This beautiful beach is worth a visit.
The Belekal Theertha falls near the town is another spot to see here.

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Location
50 Kms From Udupi, Karnataka
Distance

Udupi (55 Kms)

STD Code 820
Language Tulu, Konkani, Kannada, Hindi, English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October To January
Entertainment Boating
How to Reach
Air: Mangalore is the nearest airport from Maravanthe beach Karnataka. From here you can pick a bus or hire a taxi to the beach.
Rail: The nearest railhead from Maravanthe is at Mangalore. Take a bus or hire a taxi from here to reach the beach. The beach is 18 km from the Railway Station at Kundapura, from where you can pick a bus to the beach.
Road: Maravanthe beach is 450 km. from Bangalore, 130 km. from Gokarna, 285 km. from Goa and 55 km from Udipi by road. One can also take a hired or private vehicle from these places.

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Malpe

Malpe, just 6 kilometres from Udupi is a quiet beach retreat with a sheltered harbour. It's also known for its temple with the fascinating idol of Lord Krishna. The St. Mary's Isles makes an ideal picnic spot.Maple Close by is Ullal, yet another beach resort, from whose silvery beaches one can see breathtaking sunsets viewed through the casuarina groves. 

Malpe beach in Karnataka is an ideal picnic spot with its virgin surroundings. The endless stretch of golden sand, cheerfully waving palm trees, the clear blue sky and the splash of the sea, all mutually set to make a perfect mood for a memorable holiday here.
Malpe beach Karnataka is famed for its sylvan beaches, offering angelic views of the sea. Karnataka Malpe is an idyllic resort for boating, fishing and bathing. Malpe Karnataka lies at a distance of 386 km from Bangalore.

Charming Spots at Malpe
St. Mary's Island
It is another fantastic get away spot right across Malpe. The place is only a boat ride away. Here one can find an outstanding formation of volcanic rocks. The entire island is a huge collection of these rocks in various sizes.

Fishing Centre
You can find fishermen with their fishing nets at this place. If you keep interest in fishing, then this is the place for you.

Other places of interest
Island of Darya Bahadurgarh, Balarama Temple and Malpe’s oldest tile factory, set up by the Basel Mission.

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Location
6 Kms From Udupi, Karnataka in India
Distance Kollur (80 km), Mangalore (66 Kms), Manipal (6 Kms)
STD Code 820
Language Kannada, Hindi, English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October To January
Entertainment Boating
How to Reach
Air: Deccan Air and Indian Airlines operate flights to Mangalore, which is the nearest airport. Mangalore is 70 km away Udupi and you can take a taxi.
Rail: Nearest Rail-head Mangalore (66 Kms). There is direct service from Mumbai and Goa.
Road: Various private luxury buses operate from Bangalore and Mumbai to Udupi. Kollur (80 km) Mangalore (66 Kms), Manipal (6 Kms).

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Murudeshwar

The Beach
Murudeshwar beach, Bhatkal is a picturesque place 16-km from Bhatkal. Bounded by the sapphire sea and high hills, Murudeshwar beach Karnataka is a favourite tourist destination and known for theMurudeswar gorgeous temple perched on a hillock by the shore. Though the Murudeshwar beach, Bhatkal is one of the most visited beach destinations of Karnataka, it is still unspoilt and virgin. The picturesque Murueshwar beach can be visited all the year round.

Murudeshwar is believed to have been sanctified by a piece of the Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara thrown by Ravana. This sacred place presents some beautiful carvings and statues, attracting lot of devotees and tourists to the place.

Charming Spots at Murudeshwar
Murdeshwar Temple
This picturesque place situated 16 kms from Bhatkal has a gorgeous temple hooked on a hillock by the shore. Murudeshwar is around 180 km from Mangalore on the National Highway. On the way along the highway is the captivating Maravanthe Beach with the Arabian Sea murmuring on the west and a calm river on the east along this route for almost 2 km. The sea is an essential part of the temple sight at Murudeshwar. The temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri is encircled by the sea on three sides.

The Fort
There is also a huge fort behind the temple said to have been renovated by Tipu sultan, the ruler of Mysore.
Information
Location
6 Kms From Udupi, Karnataka
Distance

Bhatkal(16 Kms)

STD Code 820
Language Kannada, Hindi, English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
All Time
Entertainment Boating
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport from Bhatkal is at Goa. From here take a bus or taxi to reach Bhatkal.
Rail: Hubli in Karnataka is the nearest railhead from Bhatkal. Well connected rail lines are available, connecting Hubli with other parts of India. One can pick a bus or taxi from here to Bhatkal. Bus Lines : Bhatkal is 16 kms by road from Murudeshwar. One can take a bus or hire a taxi from Murudeshwar to reach Bhatkal
Road: Bhatkal is 16 kms by road from Murudeshwar. One can take a bus or hire a taxi from Murudeshwar to reach Bhatkal.

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