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Karwar is the district headquarter 60 km from Bangalore of Uttar Kannada district bordering Goa. The town was founded in 1863 by the British, naming it after Kadwad village (in the interior on the banks of the Kali, where they had their factory from 1638) which they used to call as 'Karwar'. Karwar has one of the finest facilities for all-weather port with a row of islands like Anjadiv, Kurmagad, Devgad etc., protecting it from storm. It has some of the finest beaches and is to the South of the Kali which meets the sea here. Across the Kali, crossing a new bridge is Sadashivagad, a hill fort built by Sonda Sadashiva Nayaka. Sadashivagad has a Durga temple and a Darga of Peer Kamruddin. Binaga is to the South of Karwar. It has a modern Caustic Soda factory. Goods movement along the Kali from her mouth reached Kadra, later taken by land to the interior during medieval times. Anjadeev Island (under Goa administration) is near Binaga. The Sea Bird Naval project of the Indian Navy has come up near Karwar recently and is already functioning.
Tourist Interest Places of 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.
Karwar Harbour : The Karwar bay, apart from its scenic beauty, also boasts of an excellent harbour which is fit for use during all seasons.
Binaga Beach (3kms) and Arga Beach (5kms) south of the town.
River Kalinadi : The river Kalinadi, flows through the town into the Arabian sea. Motor launches are available for boating up the river Kali.
Kurmagad Island : The Kurmagad Island nearby has an old fort and a Narasimha shrine, worth a visit.
Muslin Factory : Karwar town is known for its fine muslin. The muslin industry was started in 1638, by Sir. William Counten, who opened a factory here.   |
