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Karwar
:Karwar is situated just 100 km from Goa
makes a good starting point, for the voyage of
discovering the thrills of the sea, sand and sun.
Karwar has all the makings of a perfect holiday
with gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand,
and calm, peaceful alleys. Once an important trade
center, this charming town is complemented by glorious
weather and an excellent beach which is said to
have inspired Rabindranath Tagore .
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For wildlife lovers, the Dandeli Game Park is just 157 km away. Major
attractions of this place include the Sadashivgad Hill fort with
a Durga temple, the unique Octagonal Church, and the 300 year old
Venkataramana Temple, that houses some fine ochre paintings. |
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Marwanthe :Marwanthe is a unique seaside
town, where the West Coast Highway cruises along with
the
Arabian Sea on one side, and the river Sauparnika rushes
against a verdant mountainous backdrop on the other.
It is 110 km north of Mangalore and has a scenic beach.
Baindur is a small town, 45 km from Maravanthe. It
has a beautiful beach nearby. Ottanane near Baindur
is famous for its glorious sunset. Water sports and
beach resorts promise an enjoyable holiday here.
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Malpe
Beach :This beach is 45 km north
of Mangalore and 6 km from Udupi.Malpe with
its sheltered harbour
makes a quiet beach retreat, just six kms away
from Udupi, the temple town, renowned for a fascinating
idol of Lord Krishna. It is a popular picnic spot
due to the pristine beauty and peaceful surrounding
of its virgin beach. The endless stretch of golden
sand, swaying Palm trees, clear blue sky and the
gurgle of the sea attracts tourists to this spot.
Between October - January is the best time to visit
this place. The St Mary's Island is another delightful
holiday destination. It is just a boat ride away.
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Murudeshwar : This picturesque place is situated 16 km from
Bhatkal.
Bounded by the shimmering sea
and rolling hills, this place is a favorite tourist
spot. It is known for the gorgeous temple perched
on a hillock by the shore. The temple which embodies
a Linga is believed to have erupted when Ravana
flung the cloth covering the Atmalinga at Gokarna
while lifting it. As one ascends the hillock, there
is a shrine of Jattiga seated on a horse. There
is a huge fort behind the temple, said to have
been renovated by Tipu. The place can be visited
all the year round.
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Ullal
Beach :Situated 5 km away from
Mangalore, this is one of the best beaches
of Karnataka. It
faces to the Arabian sea and hence offer the visitor
an incomparable view. This beach resort, the silvery
shore of which command breathtaking views of the
sunset, especially, when viewed through the Casuarinas
groves.
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Panambur
Beach ;This is the most frequently
visited beach and lies next to the harbour.
The ships anchored
out in the sea waiting for berth in the harbour
can be seen from the beach which present an attractive
picture. This beach is 10km from Mangalore
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Om Beach and the Kutle Beach
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Om Beach and the Kutle Beach nearby to Gokarna
( Literally meaning the cow's
ear, this town is formed by the ear-shaped confluence
of two riversbelief is also that the place derives
its name due to Shiva emerging from the ears of
the cow., are worth a visit.) Gokarna is famous
for the Atmalinga' in the ancient temple here.
According to legend, Lord Ganapati tricked Ravana
into putting down the Linga after a long penance.
But Ravana was unable to lift the Linga from the
ground again. And ever since, the Linga came to
be known as Mahabala. The place can be visited
all the year round. |
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Devbagh Beach :The
Devbagh Beach, is a must for beach lovers. Karwar
also has a port protected
from harsh winds by 5 islands. This little town's
other attractions include: The Sadashivgad Hill
Fort with a Durga temple and the Naganath temple
where an anthill is worshipped. October - May is
the best period to visit this place. |
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