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SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
The cave temple at Yana is the most popular destination. This is known as the shrine of Bhairaveshvara. You need to walk 3 km into the dense forest, before you come across spectacular black limestone jagged rock formations known as Bhariraveswara Shikhara and Mohini Shikhara.
The cave temple lies below these peaks and a 'shivlinga' and a bronze idol of 'Chandika' are enshrined inside the large cave.
Other activities:
Nature Photography, bird watching, camping, hiking and trekking are exciting activities for the adventure tourists.
Yana or Bhairavakshetra is an important pilgrimage center that has also become a popular rock climbing destination in Shimoga district, Karnataka. It is situated in the beautiful evergreen forests in the Sahyadri range. Yana is 25 km from Kumta and 40km from Sirsi. A variety of rock formations, rugged mountains, gurgling streams and lush green forest give this hill station a natural appeal. |
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Yana - Quick Facts, Airport, Best time to visit |
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| Quick Facts |
Getting There |
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Karnataka |
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Shimoga |
| Coordinates |
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14°35'23 |
| Official language(s) |
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Kannada, Hindi and English |
| Yana Climate / Weather |
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Summers 22°- 40°C. Winters 10°- 32°C |
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| Nearest Airport |
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Dabolim, Goa (90 Km) |
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| Nearest Train Stations |
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Shirwad |
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| Main Road Highways |
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National Highways 17, 206 & 63 |
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| Best time to visit |
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| November to April |
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