Saturday, October 27, 2007

Hidden Valley Resort, Shirwad, Karwar

"HIDDEN VALLEY" presents a heaven of relaxation peace and tranquility. The Resort is spread over 7 acres of lush green garden, with nature surrounding the place. It is located close to the Karwar Railway Station (1.5kms) and 6 kms from Karwar City/Beach.

The club is near to the city yet maintaining its distinctive identity, welcomes every elite citizen to absorb the nature, refined to rejuvenate every mind, body and soul.

A complete family oriented Club, Hidden Valley Club & Resort is set in creative blend of all modern amenities and lush scenes surroundings, the club meets the diverse needs of individuals, families and corporates, with a commitment to hospitality in its sense, and a service approach that is warm, friendly attentive.

Multi Cuisine Restaurant has separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian outlets to delite every food lovers, serving with Indian, Tandoor, Chinese, Continental cusines, Coffee Shop provides Snacks, Juices, Hot & Cold Beverages.

The Hidden Valley has 20 fully furnished guest rooms/cottages and suites with housekeeping and room service facilities. The guest rooms provide an ideal place of stay for visiting business delegates and guests of club members. The guest rooms at Hidden Valley follow a different colors theme on each floor. Vibrant and cheerful, they combine the comforts of a star hotel with the sports, food, beverage and other facilities found in a truly international club.

Sporting facilities like Jogging Track, Multi Gym, Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Snooker with Swimming Pool and Steam, Sauna Massage centre attracts each and every fitness freaks. Children's Park Area sets kids go wild Baby Pool makes them cool.

Conference Hall for Corporate Meeting & exclusive areas for Private/Theme Parties. With elegant deluxe A/c. room to make you stay comfortable, the only place in Karwar, to have an event managed parties, entertaining your friends and families and the place to finalise you business meetings just drop into HIDDEN VALLEY Club & Resort.

Contact Information :-
Hidden Valley Club & Resort
Bangarappa Nagar, Shirwad,
Karwar - 581 301.
U. K. District, Karnataka.
Telephone : +91-08382-282435, 282428, 282256, 231183.
Email : hiddenvalley_2005@yahoo.com.
info@hiddenvalleyclubresort.com

About Karwar

Karwar is a port town situated 100 Km from Goa and 260 Km north of Mangalore. Tucked between the sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other, Karwar is an unexplored destination. The tranquil ambience of the place had inspired the famed poet, Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play here. Situated on the banks of Kali River, Karwar was an important trade centre and a former settlement of the British and the Portuguese. Besides boasting a number of beaches, Karwar is known for its historic towns and sacred temples. It is also the gateway to many other nature excursions in the region.

Sightseeing Highlights:
The most popular attraction in Karwar is its unspoilt beaches. Devbagh Beach with its soft sands bordered by casuarina trees, offers good diving and snorkelling opportunities in the Arabian Sea. Other beaches in the area include KodiBagh Beach and KajuBagh Beach.

Sadashivgad Hill Fort on a mountain top on the outskirts of Karwar offers beautiful views of the sunset. There is an ancient Durga Temple in the complex. A 300-year old Venkataramana Temple in the town exhibits fine ochre paintings. An octagonal church, mostly in ruins is another tourist attraction, besides the famous Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat. Naganatha Temple is a unique temple where an anthill is worshipped.

Excursions out of the town include the popular Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (110 Km) which has wildlife species including civet cat, wild boar, spotted deer, flying squirrel, leopard and elephants. Kavala Caves inside the sanctuary have beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. Gokarna 60 Km south of Karwar has two other famous beaches, Om and Kutle. Kurumgad Island is a short 45-minute ferry ride from Karwar and has a number of unspoilt beaches.

Other Activities:
Devbagh Beach and Kurumgad Island offer good opportunities for diving and snorkelling. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is a must visit. The local food of the Karwar region is spicy and flavourful. Do check out the local specialities such as Bunpuri, Kalwa Sukka, Oyster Bondas and Misul.

Fast facts:
State: Karnataka
District: Uttara Kannada
Languages spoken: Konkani, Kannada

Getting there:
Closest airport: Dabolim Airport in Goa
Closest stations: Shirwad Railway Station
Main highways: NH 17
Getting around: Private taxis, boats, ferry

Coordinates: 14.8 N 74.13 E
Climate : Summers 22°- 40°C. Winter 10°- 32°C
Best time to visit: October to May

Tourism Info:
KSTDC, Near DC Office
Ground Floor, Minividhansoudha
NH17, Opposite Karwar Beach, Karwar.
Tel: 08382-221172

Riveredge Paradise Resort, Hankon, Karwar

Riveredge Paradise Resort campgrounds feature 5-acres of naturally wooded mangroves along the banks of the Kali River. 8 luxurious campsites are located in this mangrove adjacent to the river and include features such as detached western toilets with hot and cold water, barbecue grill and motion sensor lighting at night.Riveredge Paradise Resort also has luxurious wooden cabins with attached toilets that include all the comforts of a star hotel room, but keeps rustic outdoor look alive.

The resort is nestled in a densely wooded natural Mangrove which is 2 kms into the forest.

Luxurious tents & cottages are lined up on the riverside Mangrove while cozy wooden cabins overlook the majestic evergreen mountains & the gently flowing river Kali.

The resort offers a wide variety of water sports like Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Wind Surfing, Tubing, Swimming & Fishing. While some of the land sports would be a trek to the waterfalls in the nearby rainforest followed by Rock Climbing, Rappeling, Jummering & river Crossing.

Camping: 8 luxurious campsites are located in this mangrove adjacent to the river and include features such as detached western toilets with hot and cold water, barbecue grill and motion sensor lighting at night. Wooden Cabins: River edge Paradise Resort also has luxurious wooden cabins with attached toilets that include all the comforts of a star hotel room, but keeps rustic outdoor look alive.

The closest airport is Dabolim Airport, Goa. From here you need to take a cab to Karwar, which is about 90 miles south. The closest train stop is Asnoti Station (7km to resort) or Karwar Station (18km to Resort).

Majali Beach Village, Karwar

Majali Beach Village located in Devbagh near the picturesque village of Karwar, Northern Karnataka, resorts for catering to the genuine holiday aspirations of the vacationer and endeavors to make his holidays truly memorable. Nestled in nature, far away from the din and bustle of cities the resort will transport tourists to an idyllic fantasy land full of fun and frolic for the children and an enlightened experience to the parents with opportunities abundant to edify oneself by observing and absorbing a unique and noteworthy historical, cultural and artistic heritage.

Here you can arise in the morning hearing the chirping of the birds along with the primeval music of the sea when the wind dances over the waves, all transport the tourists into a wonderland of natural delights! Nestled in nature, far away from the din and bustle of cities, the resort will transport the tourists to an idyllic fantasy land full of fun and frolic for the children and an enlightened experience to the parents with opportunities abundant to edify oneself by observing and absorbing a unique and noteworthy historical cultural and artistic heritage.

Right in front of the resort the wonderful view of a Baldi Hill and rear of rooms, private lake for kayaking, rowing, pedaling and fishing. Wordsworthian lake, with soothing serene waters. Lush green gardens and coconut groves surround the resort to lend a surrealistic touch.


TARIFF FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008
Accommodation charge for twin sharing basis for a couple per day
Including breakfast
1st dec. to 10th jan. – Rs.4,500/- per day per couple
15th sept. to 31st nov. – Rs. 3,300/- per day per couple
11th Jan. to 31st May - Rs. 3,300/- per day per couple
1st june to 15th sept. – Rs. 2,000/- per day per couple
Extra bed/person – Rs. 750/- per day
Above rates are including breakfast.

ACCOMMODATION:
6 rooms with all modern amenities, surrounded by a rich natural ambience of lush green gardens and coconut groves totally away from the hustle of the city.

ACTIVITIES:
Boating, fishing, Rock climbing, kayaking, camp fire, bird watching dinner at village* on the beach and lake side.

RECREATION:
Kayaking Rs. 150/- per person (min. of 2 persons)
Rowing Rs.150/- per person (min. of 2 persons)
Fishing Rs.150/- per person (pole & line, net)

SIGHT SEEING
Tilmati beach Rs300/- per person (min. of 4 persons)
Boldi hills Rs.100/- per person
Ship wreck Rs.350/- per person (min. of 4 persons)
Dolphin trip Rs.350/-per person (min. of 4 person )

Contact:
Majali Beach Village
13/35, 19th Cross,
22-B Main, Ayodhya Nagar,
Bangalore- 570 078
Mob: +91-98451 01240
Fax: +91-80-4172 1283
Resort No: +91- 8382-266891
Manglore No: +91-824-2422347
Email: majali@majaliresorts.com
Email: majali@indiatimes.com
Website: www.majaliresorts.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS - An Island Resort, Karwar

This Island is a secluded retreat with untouched natural splendour, a remote haven located 4 kms into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karwar, Karnataka, India. A 20 minute motorboat ride takes you to this island hideaway where you can enjoy the wealth of God's bounty.

Rejuvenate your soul amidst the eco-friendly rustic ambience. Enjoy living in tents and bamboo cottages beneath a moonlit sky. Experience breathtaking seascapes & dazzling sunsets. Indulge in adventure with nature walks, swimming, fishing, bonfires and barbecues, dolphin spotting, boat rides, aqua sports, rock climbing and much more. Discover historic ruins of an ancient fort reflecting the glorious past of this island.

Cozy Canopy: Natural thicket formed by the roots of trees and shrubs. A cool and shady area to relax, unaffected by the sun’s heat at any time of the day.

Mystery Creek: A crack in the rocks formed by an earthquake several million years ago. It is believed that Lord Narasimha made his way through this long creek leading to a cave near the temple, which is how the temple was named. This is a good place to spot otters, locally called “ Neer Nai”.

Narasimha Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha built several years ago on the top of the island. Devotees visit this temple shrine for an annual yatra in January.
Pictures
Karwar Kurumgad 2007

Abandoned Tower: Built years ago with the idea of utilizing it as a lighthouse. Another neighbouring island (Devgad Island) deeper into the sea was found more suitable and hence this tower was abandoned. The suitability of this tower to hoist a windmill and generate adequate power for the island’s needs is being considered.

Fort walls & Canons: Many kings of different dynasties, including those of the Vijayanagar Empire, Bijapur and Sonda kings, have ruled this island. In AD 1705, Basalinga Nayak of Sonda fought a battle with the British from this island.

Location:
- Within sight of NH17 at Karwar
- 12 kms from Karwar Railway Station
- 10 kms from South Goa border
- 90 kms from Dabolim airport, Goa
- 105 kms from Panaji, Goa
- 520 kms from Bangalore
- 700 kms from Mumbai
- 270 kms from Mangalore

Tariff w.e.f: 01/09/2007 to 31/05/2008
TENTS:
Rs 1650 per person per night (twin sharing)
Rs 1400 per person per night (multiple sharing)
COTTAGES:
Rs 1850 per person per night (twin sharing)
Rs 1500 per person per night (multiple sharing)
Children:
Below 5 years - complimentary. (Sharing parents mattress)
5 to 12 years - 50% of adult tariff.

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PEAK SEASON: 20/12/2007 to 05/01/2008
Peak season rates apply

TARIFF INCLUDES:
Accommodation, all meals and taxes.
Free drop and pickup from office to jetty and back.
Boat ride to and from Island (4 Kms each way - Approx.25 mins)
Complimentary Barbecue / Bonfire
Guided tour around island
Fishing-Rods/Net
Swimming at private beach
Nature walks & Treks
Dolphin spotting
Beach volleyball / Ball badminton, Indoor board games
Children’s play park

Contact : -
ISLAND RESORT OFFICE:
Adjacent to Marine Engineers Office,
NH 17, Bauttakatta,
Baithkol,
KARWAR-581302
Karwar Office Tel No: +91-8382-655574
e-mail: thegreatoutdoors2000@yahoo.com
+91-824-4279152
+91-98440-42152
+91-94483-64152

Devbagh Resort - Jungle Lodges

Jungle Lodges and Resorts’ Devbagh Beach Resort
is located amidst a Casuarina grove on the charming Devbagh beach. The resort faces the shallow, safe and private beach just for JLR guests. The resort has well-appointed log huts on stilts, which have attached baths and tented cottages – twin-bedded, Swiss tents with attached baths.

The resort has the open-to-sides gazebo (Gol Ghar) exclusively for guests dining. The dining area fosters sharing of the day’s experiences among the guests.
Our resort has become popular for its water sports and other adventure activities. We offer snorkeling, speedboat cruises, banana boat rides and para-sailing. These water sports are conducted in association with M/s. J R Paradise Adventure Resorts vt. Ltd. The instructors of M/s. J R Paradise Adventure Resorts vt. Ltd. are experienced water sports personnel and adhere to very strict safety guidelines. Our equipment used in all these sports are imported and maintained to world-class standards.

PACKAGE / ACCOMODATION TARIFF* BEACH PACKAGE INR 2200
Package includes Stay, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast, Relax on the Beach, Visit to the nearby Island and Taxes. Water sports & snorkeling at extra cost.

* NOTE: Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis.

Overview of the destination

Devbagh beach Reort (DBR) at Karwar is a destination in itself. A island of sorts cut off from the main land by an estuary, its is located at the point where the Kali river meets the Arabian sea. The beach is one long stretch of clean sand. Along the ebach are Casuarina groves, among which accomodation is available. Its a beautiful place, not crowded by too many people and a large area to find your own privacy. A good option for stay up to 3 days.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping
We stayed at Jungle Lodges Devbagh Beach Resort (DBR) - so frankly, can't say much on eating options elsewhere. Meals at DBR are good with sufficient variety and catering to a range of tastes. Though no 5-star buffetts here, meals are enjoyable.

Activities & things to do
Water sports are available though snorkelling/diving is difficult as the sea bed is churned a lot by the Kali river emptying its waters close to the island. The morning nature walk is interesting though no major wildlife can be seen.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
AIR: Nearest airport is Goa. From Goa airport, take a pre-paid taxi directly to Karwar (Rs1400 or so, 2.5hr journey). Or, take a cab to Goa's Kadamba Bus Stand & then a ST bus to Karwar. And from Karwar bus stand, a rickshaw to Jungle Lodges office. RAIL: Karwar on the Konkan railway is the nearest station.

Contact :-
Devbagh Beach Resort
Opposite Bhadra Hotel,
Kodibagh,Karwar, Uttara Kannada – 581 301
Tel: 08382-226596
Mobile: 98452 24432
Tel: 080-5597021, 24, 25 (Corporate Off)
Fax: 080-5586163(Corporate Off)
Email: junglelodges@vsnl.com
Web site: www.junglelodges.com

Tariff:
Log huts: Indians: Rs. 1500/-, and Rs. 1350/- for subsequent nights;
Foreign citizens: US $40/-, and US $35/- for subsequent nights.
Tents: Indians: Rs. 1000/-, and Rs. 900/- for subsequent nights;
Foreign citizens: US $30/-, and US $25/- for subsequent nights.