Vibhuti Waterfalls

Vibhuti falls which is a beautiful waterfall about 30 Ft high and is a natural pool. vibhuti falls is located in Vibhuti Falls along the scenic banks of river Gangavali. Enter the gateway to the most unspoilt, untouched and unexplored exciting island by crossing the calm river through boat. Feel the heaven and tranquility surrounded in the crib of evergreen forests, majestic bamboo groves, landscaped garden and palm, impressive flora and fauna, magnificent rivers and natural scenic beauty
There is a big water falls of about 20 to 25 ft and a small one of 3ft .Some of us climbed to the top of the falls and it give a very good very of the surrounding area. This site is very good for camping and offers some mesmerizing sceneries down the valleys. We had a leisurely bath and unpacked our lunch and spent a couple of hours in the midst nature’s bounty. This river streams forms many such waterfalls on its way down the valley. 
 The place is a must watch for all nature lovers.

Reaching there

 By road:Take the road from Sirsi which goes to Mattighatta, Devanalli via Hegadekatta. You will not get a bus which takes you near the waterfall you will have to walk the Vaddi Ghat after you get down at Vaddi cross.

If you have your own vehicle pass the Vaddi Ghats and you need to take a deviation at a place called Mabagi which is about 3kms from the falls

Nearest Railway: Sirsi

Nearest Airport: Mangalore  Airport

Distance: From Bangalore 400 kms

                     From Mangalore 240 kms

                     From Sirsi 50 kms

Yana-Karnataka

This place in thickets of the Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats is around 45kms from Sirsi and about the same distance from Kumta. Two huge rocks are the center of attraction here. There are two temples, temple of Shiva inside a cave and a Ganesha temple nearby. The other places of interest are a small waterfall and the forest itself.

There are two ways you can get there, Route (i) Take a bus from Sirsi which goes to mattighatta,devanalli via hegadekatta.Get down at a stop called "vaddi cross" and walk 6+kms from there. Route (ii) Take a bus either from sirsi or kumta get down at a place called Anegundi near Kathagaal. This place is after the Devimane ghats if you are coming from Sirsi. From here it is around 16kms walk.

Jeep is the best mode of transportation anywhere in North Kanara. You can hire a jeep either in sirsi or anywhere your base camp is and take convenient drives

Its better if you take the first route and leave Sirsi around 8am in the morning and have breakfast at Devanahalli and reach yana by 10am and if your time permits also visit Vibhuti Falls which is also near by.

Yana also has religious importance as mentioned in an event of Hindu mythology. It is believed that the demon king Bhasmasura performed penance to acquire a boon from Lord Shiva. As per the boon, whatever he touched burnt into ashes. Bhasmasura chased Lord Shiva in order to destroy him, who found refuge in the Bhairaweshwara peak at Yana.

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