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Karnataka's coastline called Karavali stretches 320 km between Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada district and Karwar in Uttara Kannada district. Bhatkal is the main centre with around eight beaches . The coastline of Karnataka is along the eastern shore of Arabian Sea. [1]
Visitors can head to Udupi to visit Sri Krishna Temple (5 km) or Kapu beach and lighthouse (20 km from Malpe) to spend the rest of the day. Mangaluru city (60 km) offers more beaches, temples and attractions for an extended weekend trip. [10] [11] The Beach also has 24/7 wifi connection, available for free for 30 minutes. [12]
The Oyster Rock Lighthouse is located in Karwar, Karnataka, India, on one of the islands located close to Karwar, Oyster Rock. [2] Tourists can reach this island with the help of motor boats, which are available from Karwar Port. Constructed by the British during the 1860s, the lighthouse became functional from 25 March 1864. [3]
Basavaraja Durga near Honavar is an island fort raised by the Keladi Rulers during 16th and 17th centuries. It is surrounded by a strong fortification raised by gigantic laterite blocks and the hill has a flat top. Devagad and Kurmagad are two islands near Karwar.
The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. Girijabai Sail Institute of Technology is an engineering college in Majali, Karwar, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India, situated approximately 12 km from Karwar in the surroundings of Majali. The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University ...
Karwar lies on a coastal strip known as the Monsoon Coast. [18] Karwar has hot and humid summers (27–34 °C (81–93 °F)) from March to May where the temperature may peak to 38 °C (100 °F). The Arabian Sea is warm throughout the year. Winters from December to February are mild (23–29 °C (73–84 °F)) and seldom plummet to 20 °C (68 °F).
In 1638 a rival English trading body, the Courteen Association, established a factory at Karwar. Muslin was the chief commodity purchased but Karwar was also a source for pepper, cardamom, cassier and coarse blue cotton cloth. Situated on India's west coast, 50 miles south-east of Goa, Karwar was noted for its safe harbour. In 1649 the Courteen ...
Ankola is located at 3] and has an average elevation of 17 metres (56 The prominent Gangavalli River, also known as the Bedti River, flows near the town. [4] Summer temperatures range between 30 and 35 °C (86 and 95 °F) with slightly lower winter temperatures between 20 and 33 °C (68 and 91 °F).