Yana Caves features massive karst limestone structures, including two prominent monolithic outcrops | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K. Known for its striking black crystalline rock formations and religious significance, the Yana Caves in Karnataka has been declared a ‘Geo-heritage Site of National Importance’ by the Ministry of Mines through the Geological Survey of India (GSI). Located in the Western Ghats in Uttara Kannada district, Yana Caves features massive karst limestone structures, including two prominent monolithic outcrops — Bhairaveshwara Shikhara (120 m) and Mohini Shikhara (90 m). The site is also a popular short-trek destination, the GSI, in a letter said. Published – April 15, 2026 09:34 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Gaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes Vigilance key to preventing fire accidents, says ADGP Mahesh Bhagwat