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Karnataka has a
320 km long coastline, dotted with numerous beaches, that
beckon invitingly to those craving for some respite, from
the maddening grind of urban life. The serenity and unspoilt
charm of the area, coupled with the spontaneity of the coastal
folk, and their delectable cuisine is just overwhelming.
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Karwar
| Transportation |
: by
Road and Rail |
| Accommodation |
:
Nearest Hotel (Hotel Samudra Gokarna - 56
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| Place |
Karwar
- 525 Kms. From Bangalore / 100 Kms. from
Goa |
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Karwar, makes a good starting point, for
the voyage of discovering the thrills of the sea, sand and
sun. Karwar's idyllic beauty inspired the great Indian poet
Rabindranath Tagore, to pen down his first play. Other attractions
of Karwar, 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.
For wildlife lovers, the Dandeli Game Park is just 157 km
away.
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Marwanthe
| Transportation |
by
Road and Rail |
| Accommodation |
Nearest
KSTDC Hotel (Hotel Netravati , Mangalore) |
| Place |
Maravanthe
- 525 Kms. From Bangalore / 110 Kms. from
Mangalore. |
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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. Sunset casts a breathtaking
glow on the surrounding waterscape. Water sports and beach
resorts promise an enjoyable holiday here.
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Malpe
| Transportation |
:by
Road and Rail |
| Accommodation |
Nearest Hotel (Hotel Netravati, Mangalore) |
| Place |
Malpe
- 392 Kms. From Bangalore / 66 Kms. from Mangalore.
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Malpe with its sheltered harbour makes a quiet beach retreat,
just six kilometers away from Udupi. Right across is St.Mary's
Isles, more serene and ideal for picnics can be reached by boat
from here.
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Murudeshwar
| Transportation |
: by
Road and Rail |
| Accommodation |
Nearest
Hotel (Hotel Netravati, Mangalore)- 90 km
from Gokarna, 100 km from Jog Falls
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Murdeshwara
- 386 Kms. from Bangalore/ 151 Kms. from Karwar |
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Located amidst idyllic surroundings,
Murudeshwar offers, a breath taking view
of the sea from the hill by the shore. The beautiful and the
clean beach is largely undiscovered and thankfully unspoilt.
Atop the hill lies the famous temple enshrining the linga
which attracts a lot of devotees and tourists.
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Mangalore
| Transportation |
by
Road and Rail and Air |
| Accommodation |
Nearest
Hotel (Hotel Netravati, Mangalore) |
| Place |
Mangalore
- 357 Kms. From Bangalore. |
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Mangalore is the seaport town has Ullal, yet another
beach resort, the silvery beaches of which command breathtaking
views of the sunset, especially, when viewed through the casuarina
groves.
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