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Devbagh beach city is an ideal destination for tourists looking for seclusion and tranquility. Picturesque Devbagh, cutoff from mainland, is a perfect romantic gateway offering complete privacy and solitude for the present day tourists who look for eco-friendly, calm and neat destinations. Devbagh is accessible from Karwar in north Karnataka and is known as a land of converging landscapes. There are five islands off the coast of Karwar. The most beautiful one, the enchanting Devbagh Island, attracts a lot. The name “Devbagh” derived out from the visions of a realm inhabited by celestial beings, really a land of ‘Dev’ stands for celestial beings. Nobel Laureate, Great poet of India, Rabindranath Tagore, taken aback by the solitude offered by the island, had written. The sea beach of Karwar is certainly a fit place in which to realize that beauty of nature is not a mirage of imagination, but reflects the joy of the infinite and thus draws us to lose ourselves into it. Jungle resorts with furnished log huts-on-stilts and a local gazebo called the Gol Ghar, in the midst of a dense casuarinas grove provide the required stay for tourists. Best season to visit Devbagh is from October to April. September to February is ideal for sightseeing, spending time of seclusion in beaches and also for water sports activities. March to May is ideal for many adventurous water sports in Devbagh.

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Category : Beach

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 581306

STD Code: 8382

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Best Time to Visit:  Jul – Mar

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Devbagh beach in the Karnataka is one among most beautiful beaches of India. Devbagh beach the golden sand beach having a tranquil atmosphere holds historical & pilgrimage importance. Being located in the Karwar city many times this picture perfect Devbagh beach is also pronounced as the Karwar beach.Devbagh beach is blended with all the essentials of perfect beach holiday as the place is true realization of natural beauty, reflecting joy and have powers of mesmerising the visitors.

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By Air : The nearest airport is Goa, which is about 60 km from Devbagh. Taxi takes about 2 hours travel and charges about Rs 1,000 to reach from Airport to Devbagh. Goa is well connected to Mumbai, Belgaum and Bangalore. Nearest International airport is Bangalore which is about 533 km away from Devbagh.

By Train : Nearest railhead is Karwar, which is nearly 4 km away from Devbagh. Taxi fare from Karwar to Devbagh is about Rs 200. Karwar is a station in the Konkan line connecting to Mumbai (Mangala Ldweep) and Mangalore (Madgaon Ers Exp).

By BUS : KSRTC buses connect Devbagh to other cities in the state. Private deluxe and A/C super deluxe buses are available from Mangalore, Madagaon (Goa) and Bangalore. These buses charge about Rs 3 to Rs 4 for a kilometer travel.

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By Other : Water Bike : Some resorts offer water bikes to travel around the island. This is more of an adventure option, rather than a means of transport per se. This service is provided under supervision.
Boat and Catamaran: The only way to travel around the island is using boats and catamarans. These can be hired from the local fishermen, who can be seen on the beach. Catamarans are usually made from wooden logs and it might be advisable to wear safety gear. This is an exciting way of transport. Prices may vary and one has to be prepared to negotiate for a long time.

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