Karwar, the port town on the banks of the Kali Nadi river is the administrative
head quarters of North Kanara District in Karnataka. It is an Excellent
Beach resort with beautiful palm fringed beaches. Once an important
trade centre especially for pepper, Karwar was also the settlement of the
British and the Portuguese. The charming town is complemented by glorious
weather and the area is very picturesque with hills and valleys of the Western
Ghats covered with dense tropical jungle on the way to Hubli. Karwar located
518 kms from Bangalore is known for its fine muslin. |
