Borra Caves, Andhra Pradesh

Borra Caverns is one of the largest caves in the Indian subcontinent, found in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku valley of the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. Borra Caves are a one-square-kilometer cave complex located 92 kilometers north of Visakhapatnam. It is one of the largest caves in the Indian subcontinent and a must-see attraction for visitors to Araku Valley or Visakhapatnam. Borra Caves are located at a height of 800 to 1300 meters above sea level and have a horizontal opening of 100 meters and a vertical opening of roughly 75 meters. In the year 1807, British geologist William King discovered this million-year-old cave. The stunning hilly topography, amazing landscape, and flora and animals are what drew us here. This cave is the largest in India as measured by its geographical extent.

There are several stalactite and stalagmite formations, such as Shiv-Parvati, mother-child, human brain, and so on. Water percolates from the roof, containing calcium bicarbonate and other minerals from the mounds, forming stalagmites. The caverns are produced by continuous water flow over a lengthy period of time. Traveling by train to Araku will take you through a gorgeous environment of vegetation, peaks, and valleys. The train travels through 42 tunnels before arriving at Borra Guhalu Railway Station. You can see Katiki Waterfall before visiting Borra Caves, which is another must-see attraction.

Location: East Coast of India, in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley