Caves
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.
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.
