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 Belum
Caves, Belum
Originally discovered in 1854 by
H.B.Foote, these subturanean
passages were explored by the
Department of archealogy and
Museums, followed by team of
European spalelogist led by Mr
Gebaner, Belum Caves are the
second largest natural caves in
Indian Sub. continent after
Meghalaya Caves.
These underground caves are
located on a flat agricultural
field, have 3 well like cavities
with the central one being the
main entrance to the caves.
After a descent of 20 meters at
the entrance, the cave is
horizontal & has a length of
3229 meters. Longer than Borra
Caves in Vishakapatnam district
Belum Caves have long passages,
spacious chambers, fresh water
galleries and siphons. All this
makes Belum Caves a geological &
archeological attraction
worldwide.
How to
Reach This Place
Road: Belum is
located 106 kms from Kurnool. It
is well connected by Road.
Rail: Belum is 106 kms
from Kurnool Railwaystation.
Air: Hyderabad Airport. |
 Borra
Caves, Kirinrandal
Originally discovered in 1854 by
H.B.Foote, these subturanean
passages were explored by the
Department of archealogy and
Museums, followed by team of
European spalelogist led by Mr
Gebaner, Belum Caves are the
second largest natural caves in
Indian Sub. continent after
Meghalaya Caves.
These limestone caves were
formed as a result of the action
of Gosthani River. The river,
which now flows through these
caves, was once upon a time
flowing over the limestone area.
Due to the pressure exerted by
the river water on the mineral
deposits, the limestone
dissolved and gradually the
caves were formed. In the
process, giving rise to several
interesting structures like - a
mushroom, a temple, a mosque, a
church and many more.
How to
Reach This Place
Road: 90 km from
vishakapatnam and on the way to
Araku Valley.
Rail: 90 km from
vishakapatnam. |
 Guthikonda
Caves, Guthikonda
Close to Karampudi, 38 Kms from
Narasaraopet Guthikonda caves
are located amidst dense forest.
The environment here is serene.
The subterra mean passage (Bilam/Cave)
at Guthikonda yielded an
antinnae sword cast of copper
datable to the ehalcolithic
times. The cave was used as
habitation site by the
protohistoric people. The
location in forest and the hills
attract furnists during the week
ends.
How to
Reach This Place
Road: Guthikonda is
located 38 kms from Narasaraopet.
It is well connected by Road.
Rail: Guthikonda is 38
kms from Narasaraopet
Railwaystation.
Air: Hyderabad and
Visakhapatnam and Airports. |
Mogalarajapuram Caves,
Vijayawada
These caves are datable to 5th
Century AD. The idols of Lord
Nataraja, Vinayaka and
Arthanareeswara are carved here.
How to
Reach This Place
Road: Vijayawada is
located 275 Kms from Hyderabad.
It is well connected by Road.
Rail: Vijayawada
Railwaystation.
Air: Hyderabad Airport. |
 Undavalli
Caves, Undavalli
The Undavalli caves, in the
village of Undavalli, are at a
distance of and nearly The high
hill overlooking the Krishna
river hosts fine specimens of
rock cut architectural of the
Buddhists.
These caves were excavated in
4th-5th centuries A.D. These
four storied caves with a 5m
long reclining statue of Lord
Vishnu sculpted from a single
block of granite, is one of the
best and earliest type here.
How to
Reach This Place
Road:
Undavalli is 8-km from
Vijayawada. Buses and taxis are
available from Vijayawada
Rail: Undavalli is 8-km
from Vijayawada.
Air: 280-km from
Hyderabad Airport. |
 Yaganti
Caves, Yaganti
The natural caves at Yaganti
such as Rokalla cave,
Venkateswara cave, Sanka cave,
and Veera Brahmam caves add
beauty and serenity to this holy
place. Potuluri Veera Brahmam
has written his monumental work,
kalagnanam in this cave only.
How to
Reach This Place
Road: Yaganti is
situated at a distance of 13 kms.
from Banaganapalle and 100 kms.
from Kurnool. Yaganti is well
connected by road and there are
frequent buses from Kurnool and
Banaganapalle.
Rail: Kurnool Railway
Station.
Air: Hyderabad Airport. |
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