The district headquarters of Uttara Kannada, Karwar, is 260kms north of Mangalore. Gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sands, calm peaceful alleys, soft and lovely songs of birds......Yes, Karwar has all the makings of a perfect and enchanting holiday. Once an important trade centre of the British, French, Portuguese and the Arabs, this charming town is complemented by glorious weather and an excellent unspoilt beach which is said to have inspired Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play.
  
The Devbagh Beach is a must for beach lovers. Karwar also has a port protected from the harsh winds by five islands. Goa is just 100kms north of Karwar.
    

This little town has much to offer to its tourists.... The Sadashivgad Hill Fort with a Durga temple, the unique octagonal church, the 300 year old Venkataramana temple with ochre paintings, Naganatha temple where an anthill is worshipped.....are all sure to leave you with lingering memories.