Leh Ladakh

Buried deep in the bosom of nature on the beach, Mirjan Fort in Gokarna is a great place to go on holiday. On the banks of the Aghanashini River, Mirjan Fort stands as a majestic reminder of our glorious history. This 4.1-hectare fort from the 16th century, located around 22 kilometers from Gokarna, is rich in history and cultural treasures. But there are many stories about the fort’s modest (or not so modest) origins.

Located immediately above the Sahyadri mountain range, the Yana cave complex is made up of two enormous, black hills that resemble ants and are called Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and Mohini Shikhara. Black karst limestone naturally forms both shikaras, or hills.

The Atmalinga is a six-foot-tall Shiva Linga that is revered in this temple. It is a quintessential illustration of the splendour of Dravidian architecture, constructed with white granite. The primary deity is represented by a standing Lord Shiva idol made of carved stone that dates back 1500 years. The temple is referred to as Dakshin (South) Kashi because it is thought to be as important as Kashi and is featured in the Hindu myths of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.