Stations Tour
Karwar Station

Kurumgad Island

Kurumgad island is a short 45-minute ferry ride from Karwar and has a number of unspoilt beaches.Kurumgad island is a private retreat with intact natural splendor, a far-off asylum located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karwar, Karnataka, india. it takes about 45 minutes by boat ferry to get to this island camouflage.

This island along with a couple of others supply as a natural obstacle protection for the indian Navy's upcoming Project Seabird naval base.

This tortoise-shaped island, 6 km from Baithakola in Karwar harbor, offers a beautiful view of the sea.

There is a small Narasimha temple here, which has many mythology related with it. A fair is held every year on the full moon day during the Pushya (December - January) month.

Thousands of devotees assemble at this island on this particular day to offer prayers.

Kurumgad island can be reached by travelling by ferry from Sadhashivgad Boat Jetty on the backwaters of River Kali at Karwar. This island is 1 km from Devbagh Beach, which is easily accessible from Karwar.



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