Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves and Trekking – Yana is a village located in forests of the Kumta, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Yana village in the Sahyadri mountain ranges is known for unique rock formations. These rock formations (limestone) are found in the forests of North Karnataka. Yana in Karnataka is a tourist as well as a Hindu pilgrimage site; the cave temple below Bhairaveshwara Shikhara has a self-manifested Linga (Shiva). Interestingly, the Shiva Linga is always drenched by the water dripping from the roof of the cave. Yana rocks surrounded by thick forests of the Western Ghats in Karnataka.

History
According to the Hindu mythology, there was a demon king with the name as Bhasmasura. By austere penance, Bhasmasura was able to make lord Shiva very happy. So lord Shiva asked Bhasmasura to ask him for a boon. So Bhasmasura obtained a boon from lord Shiva when he will place his hand over any one’s head, he would burn them up and turn them into ashes (Bhasma). Now with the boon, Bhasmasura got excited and to test his powers, he thought of testing the power with Shiva’s head. So he began running after Shiva while lord Shiva began escaping from him.

Looking at this scenario, there was a hue and cry in the heaven and all the Gods went to lord Vishnu who is said to be the Guru who can resolve all the problems. So to protect lord Shiva, lord Vishnu turned himself up into a beautiful damsel (Mohini) to entice Bhasmasura with her beauty. Bhasmsura was quite infatuated by Mohini and asked Mohini to marry him. But Mohini put up a challenge before him that he had to do some dance before her. The dance steps involved putting the hand on his own head. Infatuated, Bhasmasura, began dancing. Without realizing, he put his hands on his own head and he burnt himself down.

According to Hindu Mythology, that’s why rocks near Yana are so black .The two hillocks are also named for this event: the tall peak being Bhairaveshwara Shikhara (“Shiva’s hill”), and the smaller peak, a few steps down below, being Mohini Shikhara (“Mohini’s hill”) where an idol of goddess Parvathi is installed.

There are several trek routes to these majestic Karst limestone formations. The Bhairaveshwara Shikara is bigger than Mohini Shikhara and the cave inside it also has a bronze statue of goddess ‘Chandika’ (Durga). The place is also related to the legend of the Bhasmasura and Lord Shiva.

Watch Yana Rock Cave & Trekking Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afJIL2aZiw0

Trekking to Yana Rock Caves

Trekking routes begin with a well-paved trail and staircase leading above. It later opens out to crests and troughs of the plantation and natural terrain. You could start the trek from any one of the two sides – Sirsi or Kumta. The route from Sirsi is relatively easy as compared to the one from Kumta.

The hike takes at least half a day or about 6 hours or so in total. Gear up with some snacks, water, and sunscreen and get ready to brave the walk. You will encounter different species of snakes and reptiles. Be mindful of leeches. Closer to the monsoon season, their numbers seem to multiply. Carry a bag of salt with you to apply on leech-struck patches of your skin to wean them off. It is advisable to avoid the monsoon months and head there soon after the rain spree is over.

How to Reach?

Distance – 445 KM from Bangalore, 136 KM from Hubli.

• By Road: It lies 55 kilometers from Sirsi and 30 kilometers if you’re coming from Kumta. You could take the local bus from Bangalore or hop onto one that plies between Kumta and Yana. They might not be very frequent, so make sure you check the timings in advance. In case you’re heading from Dharwad, it lies 182 kilometers away.
• By Train: To travel by rail, board the train from Hubli Railway Station or from Bangalore to reach Kumta Station. From there, take a bus or taxi to reach the village of Yana.
• By Air: The closest airport to Yana Hills is Mangalore Airport at 262 kilometers. The second closest is Kempegowda International Airport of Bangalore at 463 kilometers.

Accommodation:

• Sanskruti Quality Resort (26 KM from Yana Rocks)
• Sathwik Home Stay
• Palm Beach Huts (24 KM from Yana Rocks)
• Nirvana Nature Resort (24 KM from Yana Rocks)

Nearest Cities / Town

• Sirsi
• Gokarna
• Hubli
• Kumta

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Murudeshwar Beach –  Murudeshwar is small town in Bhatkal taluk in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Murudeshwar is famed for the world’s second biggest Shiva idol along the Arabian Sea. Populace of this region depend on tourism, fishing and cultivation for their livelihood. Murudeshwar is surrounded by Bhatkal, Shiruru, Kollur, Honnavar, Haldipur, Sagara and Uppunda regions. Pin code of Murudeshwar is 581350 and coordinates are 14.0943° N, 74.4845° E.

This is a holy place for the Hindus as there is a Murudeshwara Temple in this place. Disables from all over the world come here to worship Lord Murudeshwara. There are many tourists visiting this place.

This place is completely surrounded by the Arabian Sea in the west, the thick green hills in the east and the coconut areca trees in the other parts. This makes the place look more beautiful and serene. You can come across the best delicious foodstuffs like the sweet coconut waters and the spicy fish gravy’s and a variety of rice items too. There are some fruits like the mangoes, jackfruits, cashews and bananas.

Some of the best tourists attraction spots in this place are the centuries-old temple that has 2 elephants at the entrance that seem to be of the original size. The lord Shiva idol that is placed next to the temple and it is at a height of 124 feet high. You can view this idol from the Arabian Sea and it is the world’s tallest Shiva idol. The shrine of Jattiga is placed on the horse. Tippu the warrior-prince reconstructed the fort that is situated just behind the temple. The other places are Sultan of Mysore, Bhuta worship, the Kambala and the Korikatta that is the cock fight.

This temple is a peninsula and it has the Linga that was fallen by Ravana who is the great devotee of Lord Shiva. This is the place that is located 387 kms from Bangalore and 150 kms from Karwar. The climate is calm and serene hence it can be visited at any time. Its closest airport is in Goa and the Hubli has its nearest railway station. Bhatkal is just 15 kms away from the town and you can travel by bus.

Tourism in Murudeshwar:

Murudeshwar is one of the major pilgrimage hubs in Uttara Kannada district, where thousands of devotes from all over the world visit this temple throughout the year. Murudeshwar represents the historic splendor of Hinduism and it is centered on the superb Murudeshwar temple, located on the hill top next to the Arabian Sea. There are various other tourists attractions near Murudeshwar, tourists can visit beach, and can enjoy the sports activities in the beach.

Things to do in Murudeshwar:

Murudeshwar is one of the famed tourists destinations for those who enjoys the outdoor activates, swim, snorkeling and boat rides among other activities, trekking is obtainable at Yana, situated close to the Sahyadri ranges  Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and the Mohini Shikhara.

Murudeshwar Temple

Murudeshwar Temple is the major attraction in this region and devotes from various parts of India visit this temple to watch the 123 feet in height of Lord Shiva idol and this is one of the oldest temples in Karnataka, as there is a Shiva Linga which is ancient of all and Statue of Lord Shiva was constructed by Shivamogga’s Kashinath and his son Sridhar.e 13^th century and this Masjid was built in Dravidian method of structural design, this Masjid is an admired destination.

Murudeshwar Beach

This beach is located next to the Murudeshwar Temple and it is one of the prime attractions in Murudeshwar and tourists can see the clear view of Huge Shiva Statue. This beach is located along the Arabian Sea and on the other side there are various trees along the beach.

Other interesting places to visit near Murudeshwar:

• Idagunji
• Jamia Masjid
• Statue Park
• Noor Masjid
• Khalifa Masjid
• Bhatkal Light House
• Kadavinakatta Dam
• Kethapayya Narayan Temple

Best Time to Visit Murudeshwar:

Murudeshwar is one of the major pilgrimage hubs in Karnataka and tourists from all over the world pave a visit and the best time to visit Murudeshwar is between the months of October to May and avoid the months of June to September due to heavy rainfall.

How to Reach Murudeshwar?

By Air: The nearest Airport is Mangalore International Airport located at the distance of 154 Kms from Murudeshwar and it connects to cities like Bangalore, cochin, Goa, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi and few other cities and  tourists can get taxis and private vehicles from airport to Murudeshwar.

By Train: Murudeshwar is served by the Murudeshwar Railway Station, which is located at the distance of 2.5 Kms from centre of the town and it connects to various cities and towns in state of Karnataka and neighboring state as well.

By Road: National Highway 17 passes through Murudeshwar and from National highway it is just 2 Kms to Murudeshwar temple. Government of Karnataka ply KSRTC buses to Murudeshwar from nook and corner of the state along with private organizations serves with the best services to Murudeshwar from various cities and towns in state of Karnataka and neighboring states as well.

Hotels in Murudeshwar:

Murudeshwar is a pilgrimage and major tourists destination in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. Hotels are booked during peak season and tourists need to book the hotel rooms before visiting Murudeshwar and rooms in Murudeshwar may cost from Rs. 400 to 3,000 per night and hotels here provides world class facilities to the tourists. Some of the prominent hotels in Murudeshwar are listed here below:

• Kamath Hotel
• RNS Highway
• Murudeshwara International Hotel
• Nisarga Regency Hotel
• Benzy Intercontinental
• Hotel Kawari’s Palm Grove
• Murudeshwar Guest House
• Sea View Beach Resort
• Gomes Yatri Niwas
• RNS Guesthouse
• Naveen Beach Resort
• RNS Golf Resort
• Murudeshwar Resort
• RNS Residency

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