Karwar and Rabindranath Tagore Beachfront,Karwar Beach is a calm, crescent-shaped shoreline facing the Arabian Sea, with a promenade, park and small museum nearby. The sea is usually gentle, and the view of islands and hills makes it picturesque. It’s ideal for quiet walks, local seafood and sunsets, showcasing the less-crowded, greener side of Karnataka’s coast.
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History & highlights
Karwar has been an important port town since at least the medieval period, used by local rulers, Portuguese, Marathas and later the British for trade in spices, timber and other goods. Rabindranath Tagore visited Karwar as a young man and later wrote warmly of its beauty. In the 20th century, the port and later a naval base shaped its economy. The beachfront’s development as “Tagore Beach” reflects a modern effort to build tourism around this long-standing maritime town.
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