Borra Caves, Visakhapatnam

Borra Caves are located in the Ananthagiri hills of Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam district. The caves were discovered by William King George of the Geological Survey of India in the year 1807. The Bora Caves situated at an altitude of about 705 meters are considered to be the largest in the country and are basically caustic limestone formations.

Some of the grand stalactite and stalagmite formations that can be seen here include Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati, a mother and her children, a crocodile, a human brain, and a tiger. Padampura Gardens and Katika Waterfalls are other destinations in the vicinity of Bora Caves.

1. There are good restaurants and eateries outside the caves which provide lunch and snacks to the visitors. Hotels are also available near Bora Caves for the comfort of the tourists.
2. Animal lovers will find bats as well as golden geckos lurking in the shadows below.
3. The caves have three levels and to ensure their safety only the middle level is open to the public.
4. The deepest of the caves having a predominantly limestone structure extends to a depth of 80 m.
5. There is a naturally formed temple of Lord Shiva in the caves.

📅 Last update: 2024-02-18 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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