Apsarkonda

Apsarkonda
ಅಪ್ಸರಕೊಂಡ
Apsarakonda Temple
Apsarkonda
Apsarkonda
Coordinates: 14°13′52″N 74°26′46″E / 14.231°N 74.446°E / 14.231; 74.446Coordinates: 14°13′52″N 74°26′46″E / 14.231°N 74.446°E / 14.231; 74.446
Country  India
State Karnataka
Region Canara
District Uttara Kannada
Taluk Honnavar
Languages
 • Official Kannada

Apsarkonda is an emerging tourist village near Honnavar, in the district of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India. It is situated 8 km from the Honnavar bus stand.[1]

Etymology

Apsarkonda means Pond of angels. This is named after a pond facing the Beach. The legend associated with the name of the waterfall is that it was the chosen place of the angels to take a bath and relax.[2]

Attractions

There is Maha Ganapati and Ugra Narasimha temple, behind which you find Apsarkonda waterfalls. There is a Pandava caves which is of historical significance. According to mythology Pandavas stayed during their Vanavasa. There is park near the falls maintained by forest department. Kelginoor lagoon near beach is also a tourist attraction. Apsarkonda is known for its unexplored beaches.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Uttara Kannada Tourism".
  2. ↑ "Apsarakonda Falls, Honnavar – An Enchanting Destination". Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "Apsara Konda Beach".


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