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About Yana Tourism
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.
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.
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