Richa Singh

 Fascinating Caves To Explore In India

Badami Caves

Located in Karnataka, the Badami Caves go back to the 6th/7th century AD and there are four caves in all, out of which there is a Jain temple and three Brahmanical temples.

Tabo Caves

Located near the Tabo Village in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley, these caves housed Buddhist monks in the past and there are many prayer flags inside, indicating that meditation is still done here.

Undavalli Caves

These caves are located on the River Krishna’s Banks, approximately 8 km away from Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada.

Elephanta Caves

 The main cave itself covers Gun Hill on the fabulous Elephanta Island and has delightful Lord Shiva sculptures along with panels showing the stages of life for an ascetic.

Borra Caves

Situated 90 km away from Vishakhapatnam, these caves are archaeological wonders and are close to 150 million years old.

Mawsmai Caves

The pride of Meghalaya, these caves showcase limestone formations that will catch your eye instantly.