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1 day Oct–Mar

Limestone monoliths in the forest

Why this weekend?

Black rock monolithsTemple cavesVibhuti falls
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The monoliths
  1. Bhairaveshwara rock
  2. Cave corners
  3. Forest path
  4. View deck
  5. Return

Geography & terrain

Yana lies in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka at about 400 m, 150 km from Mangaluru and 60 km from Sirsi — the rock monoliths of the region, its 90-m Bhairaveshwara, the caves and the forest set on the Sahyadri hills.

History & culture

The rocks' story runs with the 19th-century discovery era — the rock monoliths of the 19th-century-era discovery and the 20th-century-era tourism life of the Sirsi circuit, with the rocks' modern role as the nature stop of the Karnataka circuit and the home of the 90-m monolith and the caves and the 2000s-era paths; the rocks' history of the 1990s-era road works and the forest lanes, gives Yana its rock character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Rock monoliths
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Rock monoliths

Cave corners
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Cave corners

Forest paths
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Forest paths

View decks
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View decks

Temple stops
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Temple stops

Eat & drink

  • Bisi bele bath
  • Ragi mudde
  • Mysore masala dosa
  • Coorg pandi curry
  • Mangalorean fish curry

Getting there

Fly
Bengaluru (BLR) / Mangaluru (IXE) / Hubballi (HBX)
Train
Bengaluru City / Mysuru / Mangaluru junctions
Road from Bengaluru
varies by district — 50–500 km
Getting around
Autos, metro in Bengaluru, KSRTC buses

Budget snapshot

Total
₹3,000–8,000 (1 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities
₹700–1,100

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Kannada (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Oct–Mar
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Oct–Mar) holds the rocks
  • The paths ask the walking shoes
  • Pairs with Sirsi for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

The rock monoliths of the Karnataka.

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