Kurumgad Beach Its a tortoise shaped Island. Go to pray at the Narashimha Temple. Visit the abandoned Lighthouse. The beaches of the islands are gorgeous. You can watch otters, dolphins & many more creatures of the sea, apart from creatures of the land.
Distance:-
524 km North West of Bangalore
By Road: -
12 hours and 10 minutes by boat
By Air:-
1 hour and 2 hours by road
Route:-
Take NH4 to Tumkur then NH206 to Honnavar via Arsikere, Shimoga and Talguppa. NH17 to Karwar via Kumta, Gokarna and Ankola, then take a motorboat to Devbag.
When to go:-
Dont go during monsoons. October to May would be ideal.
Tourist offices:-
KSTDC, Near DC Office Ground Floor, Minividhansoudha NH17, Opposite Karwar Beach, Karwar. Tel: 08382-221172.
KSTDC(bookings and info) Badami House, NR Square, Bangalore Tel: 080-2275869, Fax: 2352626 Email: kstdc@vsnl.in
