Karwar — Travel Guide
Karwar is regarded as the administrative headquarters of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka in India. It is a well placed sea side town on the banks of the Kali River on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. 'Karwar' also refers to the word Taluk which means the surrounding villages. This is an ancient city majorly used for the sea trade visited by the Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, French and later the British. A former settlement of the British and the Portuguese was done on the banks of the Kali River. The famous poet, Ibn Battuta also passed through this route during his journeys and has mentioned about the instances and the place in his poems. There is a significant site to be visited known as Sadashivgad Fort which holds great historical importance with a picturesque locale. It is now open for tourists to visit, as there confluence of the river Kali and the Arabian Sea.
November to April are the best months to visit Karwar.
By Air
Karwar does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Dabolim Airport.
Karwar - 58 km away
By Train
You can easily get regular trains to Karwar from other major cities of the country.
Shopping in Karwar is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Karwar to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Karwar means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Karwar is the most important activities among the tour
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