Kurumgad Island — Local services in Karnataka

Long before this beach name became known as Cintacor..

A Amazing Tortoise Shaped island in Arabian Sea..

Lord Narasimha Temple is Located on this Island.. {considered to be a witness to the wrath of Bhagwan Vishnu’s fourth avatar, Narasimha..}

It's a silent one beach..

A shrine to Kurumagad’s history..:

Cintacor Island is believed to be home to the historical remnants of a Chola Dynasty fort. Due to its geography, Kurumgad and its surrounding islands served as the perfect vantage point to warn kingdoms of any incoming naval attacks. Making it the perfect spot to build a strong fortress. This is why these ruins could very well belong to the Chola Dynasty. Yet, some locals believe that this was built by Maratha rulers. Certain accounts point to it being built by a Sodhe Dynasty ruler, who didn't wish to annex his territory to Hyder Ali, and instead sought the protection of the Portuguese. With the varying accounts that exist it becomes quite clear that though the origin of the fort may be murky, its walls and the island have borne witness to a part of South India’s history, traces of which still remain if one looks for it.

Long before humans inhabited this island, Kurumgad was home to a variety of flora and fauna, the fossilised remains of which can still be found. 300 million years of natural history. Luckily, the island remained largely uninhabited allowing a beautiful ecosystem to thrive over time, undisturbed even with an island resort in its midst. The beauty of Cintacor is that though its soil still holds the echoes of the past, it is very well intertwined with its present. For your next visit to Cintacor, you too can catch a glimpse of the island’s history as you walk around its...

This is famous island off Karwar coast. It's shape resembles that of a tortoise, hence the name Kurumgad. Annual fair, Narasimha jatra, attracts many devotees. Otherwise also, many tourists go there. One should be careful if visiting this place during the annual fair. It'll be so damn crowded. Boat is the only mode of transport. Boats don't come very close to the land. People should go into the water almost much above the knees to board the boat. Boats take more than recommended number of people. There will be so much chaos. People try pushing one another to get into the boat. And the policemen simply stand and watch. I had been here on 21st January 2019. It was the same day when a boat capsized around 2:30pm. Around 4:30 pm, when I was waiting to get into a boat, there was so much chaos and the policemen weren't doing anything. Instead, a bunch of them were enjoying on an adventure boat. So, you are responsible for your life and safety if you are going there during the...

This is private resort. Worth stay a day or two. It has loads of water sports activity and a trail to explore. At night a light house is visible. You need to take a boat from Karwar . The journey itself is very scenic. The view from most of the cottages is amazing. You will be mesmerised by the natural beauty and...