India’s caves are among the less-traveled places! They are great tourism destinations as well, especially in Andhra Pradesh. There are several man-made and natural caverns around the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Here are 5 fascinating caves to explore in Andhra Pradesh
1. Akkana Madanna cave
The Akkana Madanna caves near Vijayawada are temple destinations. Although the temple was constructed in the 17th century, the caves themselves date back to the 6th and 7th centuries, which is why they are called caves.
2. Belum Caves
The Belum Caves are situated in the same-named village. The distance between Belum Village and Kurnool is 106 kilometers. The water pouring over limestone deposits for millions of years created stalactites, stalagmites, siphons, sink holes and water galleries in these caves, which get their name from the Sanskrit word bilum (hole).
3. Erravaram Caves
The Erravaram Caves are 45 kilometres from Rajahmundry on the Vishakhapatnam road, on the left bank of the Yeleru River. The Erravaram Caves are located on the Dhanala-dibba hilltop, which lies on the village’s eastern edge. Several excavations at this Buddhist temple have shown that the site flourished from the first century BC to the second century AD, with historic remnants dating back to 100 AD.
4. Borra Caves
Borra Caves, in Araku Valley, offers spectacular stalagmite and stalactite cave formations. The structures resemble cow udders, therefore the locals call this cave Gosthani. Borra Caves is also a religious destination, with a Shivalinga and a Kamadenu idol.
5. Undavalli Caves
Undavalli Caves, a stunning natural cave in Andhra Pradesh, is located in Vijayawada. Here visitors can see the magnificence of sandstone’s rock-cut architecture. The four-story temple’s architectural designs highlight the dynasties who ruled at the time of its formation.
