Shimmering golden sand and soothing coconut groves complimenting its glamour along with crystal clear water make the Tagore Beach an extremely popular spot. The annual Karavali Festival held at the beach around December and January is one of the biggest events to take place here. Note that the beach does not have any food shacks or shops nearby so it is recommended to bring your own food and water.
There is no way you can miss out on scuba diving and snorkeling while in the town. The will take you to another world where you will witness some of the exotic marine life and colourful reefs.
A perfect example of colonial architecture, this lighthouse nestled on the Oyster Rock Island is believed to be constructed by British in the 1860s. Located in the proximity of Devbagh on the coast of Karwar, the lighthouse is a historic building adorned with a dome and a lantern room. Even today, the place is used to guide the ships and their routes and can be seen from some distance.
This fort is built atop a hill on the north bank of the Kali river, hence giving a beautiful view of the setting sun. It is mostly in ruins, having been pulled apart by the British, after multiple change of hands. The Durga temple is situated in this fort, the Shantadurga deity being installed by Shivaji for the locals to worship.
Shejjeswar or Siddeswar Temple is an ancient temple believed to have been existed thousand years ago. Located about 8km away from the destination, it is considered to be one of the five Gokarna Mythology temples.
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