The Great Outdoors, an island resort, is a secluded retreat with untouched natural splendour, a remote haven located 4 kms into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karwar. A 20 minute motorboat ride takes you to this island hideaway where you can enjoy the wealth of God's bounty. Rejuvenate your soul in the eco-friendly rustic ambience. 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.

The Stay:
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.

Facilities:
Ayurvedic Massage:
Full body and head massages are available on request at an extra cost.

Visit to the beach:
Suitable for swimming, fishing, beach volleyball and snorkeling (snorkeling, subject to suitable weather conditions)

Island Tour:

The Resort Authority will escort you on a guided trip around the island. The tour includes a nature walk along the circumference of the 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.

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.

Fort walls & Canons: Many kings of different dynasties, including those of the Vijayanagar Empire, Bijapur and Sonda kings, have ruled this island.

Fishing: There are several spots for fishing around the island - either the patient way, with bamboo fishing rods or with a fishing net, which is cast into the sea in the evenings and early morning.

Boat Rides:  Boat rides to view and visit some of the neighbouring islands can be arranged with adequate notice to the staff and subject to suitable weather conditions. Do take your camera along as you could have dolphins and flying fish leap up at just about anytime during the ride.

Ayurvedic Massages: A doctor of Naturopathy visits the island in the morning between 7 am and 1 pm on prior appointment. Payment for massage direct.

Bonfire and Barbecues: A bonfire and barbecue is organized every evening. Live chickens on the island and fresh fish caught during the day by the staff and guests are used for the barbecue.

Tidal Pool: A shallow manmade tidal wading pool suitable for children, built by bunding of rocks for protection in the sea. The depth of the pool would depend on the tide.

Indoor/ Outdoor games / books/ music:

• Playing cards, scrabble, chess and carom available with resort staff.
• Volleyball and ball badminton.
• Children's play area.
• Books/magazines for general reading. The daily newspaper will arrive on a boat, which goes to pick up guests or daily rations.
• Regional music while you are at the restaurant in the evenings. 

AQUA /ADVENTURE SPORTS:
Island Resort:

• Kayaking (Single)
• Coracle Rides (4 seater)
• Water Scooter - 1 round
• Water Surfing - 1 Round
• Rock climbing & Rappelling
• Banana boat ride
• Tube Surfing  
• Power Boat Riding
• Snorkeling  

At Devbagh Beach Resort:

• Banana Boat rides
• High Speed boat ride
• Para sailing

Additional Boat Rides
To Lady Beach and see dolphins from up close (Suitable for snorkeling):  

• Rs 200 per person  (min. 4 persons)

To Devgad (Light House Island)

• Rs 250 per person  ( subject to a minimum of 4 persons)
• Rs 150 per person ( Groups above 8 persons)