Apsarakonda

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]

Apsarkonda
Apsarakonda Temple
Apsarakonda Temple
Apsarkonda is located in Karnataka
Apsarkonda
Apsarkonda
Apsarkonda is located in India
Apsarkonda
Apsarkonda
Coordinates: 14.231°N 74.446°E / 14.231; 74.446
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionCanara
DistrictUttara Kannada
TalukHonnavar
Languages
 • OfficialKannada

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

  • Kelginoor pond facing the beach
    Kelginoor pond facing the beach
  • Falls
    Falls
  • Beach
    Beach

See also

References
  1. "Uttara Kannada Tourism". Archived from the original on 6 June 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  2. "Apsarakonda Falls, Honnavar – An Enchanting Destination". Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  3. "Apsara Konda Beach".


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