Devbagh Beach, Karwar
Introduction to Devbagh Beach Resort, Karwar
Goa in South West India is famous not only for its cultural heritage and diverse flora and fauna but also for its beautiful mountains and pristine beaches. Tourists flock to this popular holiday destination when they look for holidays on the beach with their special someone or simply to enjoy. Most people are still unaware but the island of Devbagh Beach Resort, Karwar ,22kms. south of Goa, is fast gaining a reputation for the beauty of its beaches and natural resources.
Devbagh as the name suggests is a retreat for the divine. Located off the coast of Karwar, Devbagh Beach Resort is an island of untold marvels and natural beauty. What you will find here is golden sand, pristine beaches, blue skies, casuarinas plantations, numerous varieties of birds and marine life. You can stay in well-appointed log huts built over the stilts, tented cottages or Swiss tents. Devbagh Beach Resort, Karwar is an ideal remedy for rejuvenating yourself from the rigmaroles of modern urban living.
What to see
Devbagh Beach is easily one of the cleanest in India. You cannot resist from getting into the water most of the time! The frothy water gets a golden glow during sunset and is a real spectacle with birds returning to their nests. There is a small Baywatch type tower where you can sit and watch the tides and setting sun. Picking up curiously shaped shells is another fun thing to do here.
Afternoons are best spent on the hammocks. As you take a siesta you will be dreaming of never-never land!
When you feel a little restless after all the tranquility, take to water sports. Jungle Lodges can arrange activities such as banana boat rides, speedboat cruises, para-sailing and scuba diving. Snorkeling can be done in a tiny secluded cove on Lady's Island where even non-swimmers can give it a shot wearing life- jackets.
Take a nature walk early morning on one of the days you spend at Devbagh Beach Resort, Karwar. It’s a walk through the Devbagh island and you will spot numerous species of flora and fauna. Don’t resist the urge to chase the hundreds of crabs into their holes when you crossover from the beach to the interiors of the Devbagh Island!
Mornings or Evenings are best spent spotting dolphins. Take a guided tour on a boat and you can get a glimpse of theses wonder creatures.
Don’t forget to pamper yourself at the Ayurvedic wellness spa run by Kairali.
A Discovery
The Devbagh beach is said to have inspired Rabindranath Tagore to write his first play!
Travel Tips
After your dream gets over at Devbagh Beach Resort, you can drop into nearby Karwar before proceeding to your return journey. It’s a port town on the banks of river Kali. Visit Sadashivgarh fort, which is located atop a rocky hill on the outskirts and offers glorious views of the sunset. You can have a look at an ancient Durga temple inside the fort. Venkataramana temple is a good destination to appreciate some aboriginal art as it houses some Ochre paintings. Another temple that might interest you is Naganatha , where an ant hill is worshipped!
Devbagh is 22 kms south of Goa border, and is located at 3 km away from Karwar in Karnataka. Once you make a booking with Jungle lodges (080-25597021), they will arrange for a speed boat to drop you into the island.
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