Caves in Andhra Pradesh

Depicting the historical saga of Andhra Pradesh, the Caves are spread in all over the area of the state. Housing the rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha, some of the Caves date back to the oldest of centuries. Today, these natural Caves are some of the exquisite tourist appeals of Andhra Pradesh. The past archives of Andhra Pradesh suggest that the Caves were present in the place from a very old time.

While the Belum Caves of the state are the natural underground passageways that are well-known for being second to the Meghalaya Caves with respect to their length, Borra Caves established near the river of Gosthani are built of the inherent limestone deposits.

Undavalli Caves are yet another natural splendor of Andhra Pradesh. Found by the side of Krishna River, these Caves are believed to be discovered in the early periods of fourth and fifth centuries. A magnificent statue of God Vishnu dons the entire area of these Caves.

Encompassing the Sanka Cave, Venkateswara cave, rokalla Cave and Veera Brahman Cave, the Yaganti Caves of Andhra Pradesh represents a beautiful conglomeration of pristine natural subterranean channels.

Guthikonda Caves near Narasaropet of Andhra Pradesh were once inhabited by the oldest ancestors of mankind. During the extensive excavation work, a sword holder was found from these Caves that was believed to belong to the primeval times.

Evolved over a period of several centuries, the various Caves of Andhra Pradesh have become a prime subject of interest for the archeological department of India and some other foreign counties too.

The list of links to various Caves of Andhra Pradesh is listed below:

• Belum Caves, Belum
• Borra Caves, Kirinrandal
• Undavalli Caves, Undavalli
• Yaganti Caves, Yaganti