Yana is situated in the lush evergreen forests of the Sahyadri Range of Mountains. Yana is in the heart of the dense forests of Western Ghats in Karwar district of Karnataka.It is 25 km from Kumta or can also be approached from Sirsi, which is about 40 km . Sirsi is around 400 Km from Bangalore . From Bangalore you come to Sirsi though Haveri where the major distance of the drive would be on NH4 else from Shimoga route, which is the Bangalore –Honnavar highway.The Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and the Mohini Shikhara or peaks are the main attraction of Yana. These unique rock formations have made Yana a popular destination for pilgrims, trekkers, and nature lovers.
The Bhairaveshwara peak is about 120 meters and the Mohini peak is about 90 meters from its base. These two peaks are solid composition of black crystalline limestone.As per the mythology, Lord Vishnu (as Mohini) killed an evil demon, Basmasura at this place.
A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is found at the base of the Bhairaveshwara shikhara. Water drips from the projecting rocks over the Shiva linga, and people call this water as Gangodbhava.The idol of Goddess Parvathis is found at the base of the Mohini Shikara.Many caves are present amongst these rocks and are a very good place for camping.Here we can find many pitch dark caves and can here the errie noises of the bats. The rock formations are terrific .Some of rocks are just sitting tantalizingly at the edges of other rocks and looks as though they may roll any time .But they wont! We explored a bit around these areas
The other attraction is a small waterfall nearby called Vibhuti Falls .
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