Apsarkonda
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 | |
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 Apsarakonda Temple | |
  Apsarkonda  Apsarkonda | |
| Coordinates: 14.231°N 74.446°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Canara |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Taluk | Honnavar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
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]
Gallery
Kelginoor pond facing the beach
Falls
Beach
References
- "Uttara Kannada Tourism". Archived from the original on 6 June 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- "Apsarakonda Falls, Honnavar – An Enchanting Destination". Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Apsara Konda Beach".