Yana Rocks
Yana
Towering black limestone rocks rising out of the tropical rainforest of the Western Ghats, a natural wonder that draws both pilgrims and hikers.
Yana Rocks are two black karst monoliths, about 120 m and 90 m high, rising from the tropical rainforest of the Western Ghats. A cave beneath the main peak houses a naturally formed Shiva lingam, which draws large crowds of pilgrims during Shivaratri. From the parking lot, a stone path through the forest takes about 15 to 20 minutes to reach the base of the rocks, and you can squeeze through crevices to walk around them. Vibhooti Falls is nearby. It is about 50 km from Gokarna, and the mountain road takes around 1.5 hours, so hiring a taxi and wearing non-slip shoes is recommended. Shoes must be removed before visiting some areas of the shrine.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Vibhooti Falls
- Mirjan Fort
- Paradise Beach
- Half Moon Beach
- Koti Teertha
- Om Beach
- Maha Ganapati Temple
- Mahabaleshwar Temple