Karwar Tourism, Karnataka India
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Karwar Fast Facts
- State: Karnataka
- District: Uttara Kannada
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- Population: 110,000 (2011)
- Area: 10.9 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
- Altitude: 800 to 1200 meters
- Language: Konkani, Kannada, Marathi
- Best Season: December through May
- Weather: Summer 30C to 38C, Winter 18C to 26C
- Clothing: Light cotton clothing, Swim wear Suitable, walking shoes
- Local Transport: Rail, Bus, Taxi
- Pincode: 581301
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Karwar, India Overview
Karwar located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state in India, it is the district headquarters of the place. Situated on the seaside it has the river Kali flowing through it. Natives of the nearby villages call Karver as Kone meaning corner of landmass before river river Kali. The town is located between Arabian Sea and Western Ghats it is rich in Flora and Fauna. In ancient times Karwar was a trade center where Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, British and French traders visited for trading Muslin, Pepper, cardamom, cassier and coarse Blue Cotton cloth. Fisheries are the main industry in the town. In rural area Agriculture is the main occupation in Karwar. Other major occupation is Animal husbandry, Sericulture, Beekeeping and Leather Works. Kaiga Nuclear plant is located about 50 Kms from Karwar. As a part of Project Seabird Indian Navy has established INS Kadamba as a new naval base. Two famous beaches Casurina Beach and Arga Beach has been utilized by the Navy for its infrastructure set ups and are out of bounds for general public. However during Naval week in December it is thrown open for the visitors. Sea foods cashews and coconuts are famous of Karwar. Ganesh festivals, Diwali, Idd and Christmas are celebrated in Karwar.
Its beauty is said to have inspired the great Indian poet and Nobel Prize Winner, Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play.
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Karwar, India History
During the reign of the British in 1862 Karwar was the headquarters and it was the prime centre for sea trade. The Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, French and British had trade in India via Karwar.This port was considered to be very safe and the Arabs who had trade in India called it as “ Baithkhol “ meaning bay of safety. Many Indian commodities were exported to foreign countries were brought from the Deccan by routes as this port was considered safe during all seasons.Karwar is flanked by five other islands safeguarding the fort and they are Anjidiv, Kudumgad, Dev gad, Mogral and Shamshigudda.