Mahabaleshwara Temple at Gokarna | Karwar INFORMATION
519 kms north-west of Bangalore
is Karwar. The district headquarters of Uttara Kannada, this is an ideal place
to relax. Karwar has sacred pilgrim centers, historical towns and some of the
most beautiful beaches in the country. It is said to have inspired Tagore to pen
his first drama. The Devbagh Beach, is a must for beach lovers. Excursions
(Distances and directions from Karwar) Gokarna
60 kms south of Karwar, this coastal town has, among other things, an ancient
temple with the Atmalinga. Gokarna is also a famous center for Sanskrit learning.
The Om Beach and the Kutle Beach nearby, are also worth a visit.
60 kms from
here is Yana - a deserted township with unique rock formations. Yana is
also a popular rock climber's haunt.
Bhatkal
135 kms south, is a historical township: The ancient port town
has temples of Vijayanagar times and many interesting Jain monuments. 16 kms away
is the scenic holy place of Murdeshwar. The temple here attracts a lot of devotees
and tourists. The Pigeon Island is off the Murdeshwar coast. The
beaches at Gokarna, Bhatkal and Murdeshwar are undiscovered and thankfully unspoiled.
Murdeshwar
temple
Banavasi
140 kms from Karwar, is a temple town mentioned in the Hindu epics, the Ramayana
and the Mahabharata. Shivganga
Falls
140 kms away, amidst scenic surroundings, the River Souda falls
into a deep valley from a height of 74 m to form the falls. Dandeli
93 kms from Karwar, is a popular holiday resort. The wildlife sanctuary here
abounds with a variety of rare animals. The cave with Shivalinga-like laterite
formations is also well worth a visit. Magod
Falls
A few kms from Karwar, is a scenic delight. The Bedti River plunges
into a 180 m rocky valley in two leaps. Lalguli
Falls
Itis a picturesque waterfall formed by the river Kali.
The
Mailmane Falls also deserve a visit. Access
Karwar is well connected by road to Goa,
Belgaum, Hubli-Dharwar, Mangalore
and Mysore.
Coastal
Food Specialties
Spicy sea food and vegetarian meals garnished
with coconut. Climate
The monsoon in the coast is from June to October.
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