My Weekend Odysseys

Yana: Nestled in Sahyadri mountain range of western ghats, surrounded by forest near Kumta - Uttar Kannada lies this unusual karst rock formation called Yana rocks and a cave underneath. About 60 kms from Karwar port, 40 kms from Sirsi and 31 kms from Kumta these rocky sentinels of Yana are a tourist attraction today, reached by a small hike of 1.5 kms in scenic and evergreen forest from Kumta side or 3 kms from side of Sirsi. Yana shot to fame after being portrayed in Kannada movie "Nammoora Mandara Hoove". Bhairaveshwara Shikhara Mohini Shikhara Though there are total of over 60 rock formation in the entire region but nothing huge as compared to two massive rock outcrop known as Bhairaveshwara Shikhara & Mohini Shikhara. Bhairaveshwara shikhara is around 390 ft in height while Mohini Shikhara is smaller at 300 ft. Yana is also a pilgrimage center because of cave temple below Bhairaveshwara hillock where a "Linga" has been formed due to water d...

What is the first thought that comes to mind when we talk about the coastal town of Mangalore - For me since my first visit to Udupi, I was in love with the beaches and veg south Indian food so for me these were the two things topmost in my mind when I set out for my 2nd city sojourn in coastal Karnataka - Mangalore. Though being much larger in size as compared to Udupi it wasn't easy to travel length and breath of the city in a way I love to travel - in public transport and still be able to tick all attractions of the town from the bucket list. With limited holidays in hand I set out on my solo trip to Mangalore and nearby holy city of Dhamasthala. Mangalore has two train stations and that was something I realised only during my conversation with rickshaw driver, Thankfully I now knew which one I would be travelling for my return journey. Hotels are in plentiful in the city as per budget, Mangalore is one city which has made it big in medical tourism. Lot of hospita...