Tranquil Sharavati backwaters, mangrove kayaking and lush coconut-lined rivers. Honnavar is the quiet star of the coast.
Activities in Honnavar
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Sharavathi Backwater Boating
Cruise through the tranquil Sharavathi backwaters of Honnavar, surrounded by mangroves, lush islands, fishing villages and the scenic beauty of coastal Karnataka.
Honnavar Packages
2D / 1N
Honnavar Backwater Break (2D/1N)
Sharavathi estuary, Apsarakonda falls & Mirjan Fort — a coastal weekend.
3D / 2N
Honnavar Slow Coast (3D/2N)
Backwaters, falls, forts & the Basavaraja Durga sea fort by boat.
What's nearby Honnavar
Handpicked attractions worth adding to your trip.
Waterfall
📍 5 km
Apsarakonda
A compact nature circuit combining a waterfall, forested surroundings, sea viewpoint and beach.
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Fort
📍 Offshore from Honnavar
Basavaraj Durga Island & Fort
A historic island fort set in the Arabian Sea near the Sharavathi estuary.
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Adventure
📍 Offshore on Sharavathi
Haigunda Island
A quiet river island in the Sharavathi landscape, surrounded by greenery and waterways.
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Temple
📍 12 km
Idagunji Ganapati Temple
A famous coastal Karnataka Ganesha temple set in the peaceful village of Idagunji.
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Waterfall
📍 55 km
Jog Falls
One of India's most famous waterfalls, where the Sharavathi plunges dramatically through the Western Ghats.
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Beach
📍 4 km
Kasarkod Beach (Eco Beach)
A wide, clean coastal beach near Honnavar with a peaceful casuarina-backed shoreline.
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Adventure
📍 8 km
Sharavathi Backwaters
Cruise through the tranquil Sharavathi backwaters among mangroves, islands and fishing villages.
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Other
📍 8 km
Sharavathi Kandla Mangrove Boardwalk
A boardwalk through mangrove habitat beside the Sharavathi estuary.
ExploreBest Time to Visit
October to March for kayaking; monsoon July-Sept for waterfalls.
How to Reach
Nearest airport: Goa (170 km) or Mangalore (180 km). Nearest railway: Honnavar (in town).
Plan your Honnavar trip
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