Unlocking the enigma of The Cintacor Island Resort

“Longing for the sun, here we come

To the island without name

Longing for the sun, here we come

On the island, many miles away from home.”

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Well, in this case, we have a name for that ‘island’ and a location too. But before we go ahead and tell you the name, let us tell you something about the island. Situated on the Arabian Sea, it takes a 15-minute boat ride from the Karwar Port, Karnataka, to reach a private island that is covered in lush green forest and a state-of-the-art private resort that not only provides you with an excellent time to unwind and relax but also complete privacy and freedom from the maddening crowd of the city life.

Now a little history about the island. Back in Vasco Da Gama’s seafaring days, he discovered the island. Ever since that day, the Portuguese controlled and owned this beautiful turtle-shaped island. Nearly 400 years later, the island was handed over to an Indian local family, who later leased the Island to a group of luxury hotels. The island is ancient and it has seen a lot of major changes in dynasties, including the Vijaynagar Empire. Within the island, there is a fort which was built by Basilanga Nayak in 1705 AD to defend it from the British invaders. The ruins of the fort are still found on the island and is a place of interest. Without further ado, the name of the island is Kurumgad Island, and it has a lovely, picturesque private resort. Yes, you have guessed right, we are talking about the Cintacor Island Resort. The resort has 15 sea-facing cabins which can host a maximum of 45 guests, a restaurant, a bar, and an infinity pool from where watching the sunset is highly recommended. The best part of this resort is the sound of the rustling of leaves from the surrounding forest all over and the constant sound of the waves lapping up at the beach. You can set up some deck chairs, lose yourself in the sounds of nature, and indulge in a beautiful uninterrupted time with Mother Gaia.

The closest airport to Cintacor Island Resort is the Dabolim Airport, Goa and the closest railway station is Karwar Railway Station. From there you can take a cab and head directly to the Karwar port then you can take the ferry service to the Resort.

The closest island to the Cintacor Island Resort is Devgad Island where you can find a French Lighthouse which dates back to 1932. The lighthouse is manned by two people who are also the only two residents of Devgad Island. You can take a trip to the island which can be arranged by the Resort officials.

While on the island you can expect a total immersive experience with nature and the flora and fauna. The island is the habitat of otters, terrapins, and sea eagles. There are many jungle trails and vantage points from where you can see the Arabian Sea’s unbroken view. For miles, you would be able to see the blue oceans, the sound of waves, and the gentle sea breeze to keep you company. While hiking through the trails you can also see the temple of Lord Narsimha, who according to the local folklore had made his way through the creek that leads up to the island creating an intriguing rock formation fissure known as the Mystery Creek. However as per the geologists that is due to tectonic activities and earthquakes that took place 300 million years ago pushing up the bedrock and as a result created the fissure which is made up of rocks of antiquity.

This is another favourite tourist spot which is a short hike away from the resort. Apart from that if you are interested you can also partake in Jet Skiing, Banana Boat Riding, Dolphin watching, fishing, or experiencing the myriad marine life that wash up on the tidal pools, etc. The Resort authorities arrange all these things. The Resort is perched in the perfect location away from the cacophony of daily life which can serve as a Family and Romantic getaway for and with your loved ones. The experience will leave you rejuvenated and with a beautiful tan as you bask in the sun and lots of fun and intimate moments that you can treasure for life.

To access exclusive offers at the Cintacor Island Resort and tailor-made holiday packages, reach out to kavyadutta@barganzatravel.com.