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Bagh Caves The Bagh Caves are a group of 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave temples located in the Bagh tehsil of the Narsinghpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The caves are situated on the banks of the Bagh River, about 100 kilometers (62 mi) south of Bhopal. The caves were built between the … Read more
Belum Caves Belum Caves are a series of limestone caves located in the Belum State Forest, Andhra Pradesh, India. The caves are about 100 kilometers from Hyderabad and are a popular tourist destination. The caves are home to a variety of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a number of other cave formations. The caves … Read more
Borra Caves are a group of natural limestone caves located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The caves are about 150 kilometers from Hyderabad and 25 kilometers from Anantapur. The caves are named after the village of Borra, which is located near the entrance to the caves. Location and Discovery Geological Formation Spelunking … Read more
Edakkal Caves The Edakkal Caves are a pair of rock shelters located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The caves are carved into a granite outcrop and are about 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea level. The caves are about 100 feet (30 m) long and 30 feet (9 m) wide. The walls of … Read more
Natural Sites – UNESCO’S List of World Heritage Sites The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international collaboration among its 193 Member States. UNESCO’s mandate encompasses education, science, culture, and communication. One of UNESCO’s most important programs is the World Heritage List, which … Read more
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are a group of 24 rock-cut caves located near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The caves were built by the Kalinga kings of the Eastern Ganga dynasty during the 3rd century BCE. The caves are notable for their intricate carvings and sculptures, which depict scenes from Hindu mythology … Read more
Kanheri Caves The Kanheri Caves are a group of 109 rock-cut Buddhist caves located on a hillock in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali, Mumbai, India. The caves range in date from the 1st century BCE to the 11th century CE. They were built by the Buddhist community of the time, and are a valuable … Read more
Pandavleni Caves The Pandavleni Caves are a group of 34 rock-cut Buddhist caves located in Nashik district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The caves are situated on the banks of the Godavari River, about 10 kilometers from Nashik city. The caves were excavated between the 2nd century BCE and the 6th century CE, during … Read more
Khambhalida Caves are a group of 12 rock-cut caves located in the Khambhalida village of Gujarat, India. The caves are believed to have been built during the 5th century CE by the Maitraka dynasty. The caves are carved out of a sandstone hill and are decorated with intricate sculptures and paintings. The caves are a … Read more
The Karla Caves are a group of Hindu and Jain rock-cut caves located in Karla, about 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Pune, Maharashtra, India. The caves are dated to the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE. The caves are notable for their intricate carvings and sculptures, which depict scenes from Hindu and Jain … Read more