Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Karwar

Karwar is a town in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India, home to about 64,457 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 15 temples, 25 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rock Garden (1 km), Galgibaga Beach (23 km) and Mallikarjun Temple (30 km).

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Karwar, Karnataka
Karwar, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Karwar at a glance

Location
Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 64,457
Coordinates
14.8136° N, 74.1297° E
Places within 50 km
75 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Gokarna, 45 km
Railway station
Karwar (KAWR), 7 km
Airport
Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), 88 km

Top places to visit near Karwar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Karwar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Karwar

45 temples within 100 km of Karwar. The closest is Shri Maruti Devasthana (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Karwar

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Karwar. The closest is Karwar Beach (1 km); the best-known is Karwar Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Karwar

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Karwar. The closest is Baahu Falls (7 km); the best-known is Nagaramadi Waterfalls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Karwar

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Karwar. The closest is Usgalimal (43 km); the best-known is Cabo de Rama Fort (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Karwar

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Karwar. The closest is Kali River Garden (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Karwar

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Karwar. The closest is Rock Garden (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Karwar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Karwar
  2. 1 km Rabindranath Tagore Beach · beach, Uttara Kannada
  3. 1 km INS Chapal (K94) Warship & Aircraft Museum · museum, Uttara Kannada
  4. 1 km Rock Garden · garden, Uttara Kannada
  5. 2 km Karwar Beach · beach, Uttara Kannada
  6. 1 km Kali River Garden · garden, Uttara Kannada
  7. 3 km Back to Karwar

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How to reach Karwar

  • By train: Karwar (KAWR) — about 7 km from the centre
  • By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 88 km by road
  • By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 134 km by road
  • By road from Gokarna: about 45 km · directions
  • By road from Margao: about 68 km · directions
  • By road from Vasco da Gama: about 90 km · directions

All places near Karwar by distance

Within 15 km of Karwar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Karwar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1545Shri Maruti Devasthana (1 km)
Beaches & coast2541Karwar Beach (1 km)
Waterfalls1032Baahu Falls (7 km)
Forts & heritage220Usgalimal (43 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens517Kali River Garden (3 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints716Rock Garden (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Hotegali Dam (14 km)
Churches012Our Lady of Grace Church (68 km)
Museums210INS Chapal (K94) Warship & Aircraft Museum (1 km)
Caves39Gogarbha Shiva Cave (46 km)
Other attractions25Jatayu Teertha (46 km)
Treks13Gokarana Beach Trekk (45 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves03Ambora Spring (75 km)
Jain sites03Shri 1008 Aadinath Bhagwaan Digambar Jain Mandir (66 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Safa Masjid (84 km)
Buddhist sites01Buddha Statue (60 km)

Karwar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Karwar?

Rock Garden (garden, about 1 km), INS Chapal (K94) Warship & Aircraft Museum (museum, about 1 km), Karwar Beach (beach, about 3 km), Kali River Garden (garden, about 3 km), Rabindranath Tagore Beach (beach, about 1 km), Galgibaga Beach (beach, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Karwar?

75 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 25 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Karwar?

Shri Maruti Devasthana, about 1 km by road; Shri Naganath Temple (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Karwar?

Karwar Beach, about 1 km by road; Rabindranath Tagore Beach (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Karwar?

Baahu Falls, about 7 km by road; Nagaramadi Waterfalls (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karwar?

Start in Karwar, visit Rabindranath Tagore Beach, then INS Chapal (K94) Warship & Aircraft Museum, then Rock Garden, then Karwar Beach, then Kali River Garden, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Karwar?

October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Karwar?

By train: Karwar (KAWR), about 7 km away. By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 88 km by road. By road: 45 km from Gokarna.

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