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Devbagh
Beach resort is on an island and can be reached by boat, making it a tranquil
and panoramic getaway for a perfect and quiet holiday. The entire island
is covered with thick casuarina trees. The unspoilt ivory beaches beckon
you. This resort is hardly 22 km south of the Goa border, and is located
off Karwar, in Karnataka, India.
Devbagh
is totally secluded; you are literally marooned, castaway from the cares
of the world. Our guests have all the time in the world to walk around,
laze in a casuarina grove, lie in hammocks to read books, play beach volleyball,
or just take a swim in the waters. You can enjoy water sports in the creek.
With cozily furnished log huts-on-stilts and a rustic gazebo called the
Gol Ghar, you may enjoy some fresh seafood and delightful Indian vegetarian
and non-vegetarian cuisine.
Getting
There:
Devbagh
Beach Resort is located 22 km south of the Goa border. It is 3 km from Karwar
from where you could speed across in a boat to reach the resort. It is 100
km from Dabolim (Goa), 500 km from Mumbai, 112 km from Dandeli and 520 km
from Bangalore.
By Air:
You can fly to Goa Airport, and take a taxi. Devbagh is just 2 hours from
there.
By Train:
Karwar is connected by the Konkan railway to Delhi, Mumbai & Mangalore.
Some fast trains do not stop at Karwar; hence one has to get down at Madgoan
or Ankola and catch a taxi or a slower train to Karwar.
By Bus:
Overnight deluxe bus services are available from Bangalore. Buses also
ply between Madgoan and Karwar at regular intervals.
Accommodation: Devbagh
Beach Resort is luxury at its best. There are eight ethnic-style well-
designed log huts which stand on 10-foot high wooden stilts, each at least
30 to 50 feet apart, all with attached modern baths. The view from your
sit-out to your exclusive beach is spell binding. The log hut interiors
are spacious and comfortably furnished. Six tents
(16 ft. x 12 ft.) with a row of modern bath nearby, are also available
at a cheaper rate. Treat yourself
to a sumptuous buffet of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine in
an open-to-sides dining hall -- the Gol Ghar. Have your lunch around 1.30
pm after you check in. You are served tea in the evening, dinner in Gol-Ghar
around 9 p.m., bed-tea and breakfast to keep you smiling.

Must
Do: Only Devbagh
offers you a rare opportunity to experience first hand the
life of the marine communities that dwell beneath the sparkling azure
waters surrounding this secluded ivory beach resort. You can go scuba
diving or Snorkelling under the supervision and guidance of our trained
staff.
Sit on the
beach and take a chance to watch dozens of dolphins frolicking in the
waters. Go on a round trip for several hours deep into the Arabian sea
and look at several other islands like Kumaragarh, Oyster Rock, Anjudeep
and Sanyasi. And
all along, sea otters and dolphins will keep you company. The trawler
trip costs Rs. 1,000 per trip, irrespective of the number of persons.
Go trekking in the forest or work up a sweat at some beach sports. Enjoy
the luxury of having your own beach for swimming and sunbathing. If
lazing around is your idea of a holiday, then you could spend hours together
doing just that, lying in your hammock under the shade of the trees.
Must
See: The Devbagh
area is home to many tribal communities like the Halakki Vakkals. Many
study groups have visited the tribal hamlets and have benefited by spending
time at close quarters with these communities.
You can visit the Karwar port and Karwar town, the aquarium, Karwar Beach,
Biligiri Beach, Om Beach, Gokarna Temple as well as the Beach and the
Kadra Dam all of which are within the 50-km radius of the resort.
Yana is located a few hours away by road, and is an ancient limestone
formation surrounded by thick forest. You can also trek the last 15 km
and enjoy the beauty of the jungle en route.
You could
also watch the Sandalwood Carvers at work, at Kumta, a nearby town. One
could also visit the Cashew Processing plants.
If you have
more time to spare, then you could visit the Anshi National park which
is around 100 km from the resort.
Travel
Advice
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A wide-angle
camera is a must
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A few
extra pairs of clothing might hold you in good stead as you might need
it after a few dips in the beach
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Some sun
tan lotion will help
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Carry
some dry snacks that you prefer just incase you might need it
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Best season
to visit: For the right amount of sun and sand, the months from October
to May will be ideal.
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