Yana Caves, known for black rock formations, declared Geo-heritage Site of National Importance

Known for its striking achromatic crystalline stone formations and spiritual significance, the Yana Caves successful Karnataka has been declared a ‘Geo-heritage Site of National Importance’ by the Ministry of Mines done the Geological Survey of India (GSI). 

Located successful the Western Ghats successful Uttara Kannada district, Yana Caves features monolithic karst limestone structures, including 2 salient monolithic outcrops -- Bhairaveshwara Shikhara (120 m) and Mohini Shikhara (90 m). The tract is besides a fashionable short-trek destination, the GSI, successful a missive said.