Yana is a nature’s wonder. Known for two gigantic rock formations of a height of 90 meters and 120 meters respectively called "Mohini Shikhara" and "Bhairaveshwara Shikhara". Half way up the side of Bhairaveshwara rock there is a deep cave measuring three meters at the entrance where Bhairaveshwara, the local deity is sanctified. Encircled by thickly wooded forest, it is a trekker’s paradise.

Distance: From Bangalore 400+ kms From Nearest Town 50 kms (sirsi) From Nearest Petrol Bunk 50kms (sirsi, kumta) Nearest Medical Help ~20kms (Hegadekatta) Nearest Hotel ~50kms(Sirsi, Kumta)

The Rocks, Caves and Beauty of Yana:

Yana is a pilgrim center located amongst the evergreen forest of the Sahyadri mountains. It is 25 km for Kumta (locate), a small coastal town and 40 km for Sirsi, a commercial center. One has to walk several miles on the partially paved road from the highway. The area is known for its majestic mountains, a variety of rock formations , tricking water falls and the holy temple. The tallest peak, Bhariraveswara Shikhara stands 120 meters high, whereas the Mohini Shikhara is ninety meters from its base. The mighty rocks have been roughened by the vagaries of burning Sun, uncontrolled winds and torrential rains. They are solid composition of black, crystalline limestone. Wild bees have taken liberty to construct their hives on these rock-shelters.

A large cave, a, measuring about three meters at the entrance, has a Shivalinga. Water drips from the projecting rocks over the linga, and devotees call it Gangodbhava. The cave also has a bronze icon of Chandika, an incarnation of mother Goddess Durga. Trickled from the rocks form a small river, 'Chandihole' which joins the Aghanashini river at Uppinapattana.

Other places of interest: Honnavar, Unchalli, Kanoor, Jog, Karwar, Sirsi