The Borra Caves are located on the Anatagiri hills of the Eastern Ghats which is very close to the ‘City of Destiny’, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, a state in India. They are mainly famous for the stalactite and stalagmite formations that are resting inside the cave. The Borra Caves Vizag Visakhapatnam, also called as Bora guhalu (as in their native language Telugu) are at an elevation of about 705 meters above sea level. This cave is also considered the deepest cave in India.
Legends say that this deep cave was founded by a group of cowherds who went searching for a lost cow in the herd and found the cow lying in this cave. They were surprised to find the cow still alive after a fall so deep and fatal and so decided to go inside and check what was inside the cave. It is said that they found a stone inside the cave that symbolized one of the forms of Lord Shiva and it was so believed that Lord Shiva kept the cow from any injury or death. After this incident, they claimed the cave to be holy and started using the cave as a temple where people slowly started flocking. This eventually became a tourist hot spot and people from all over the world came to see the cave. The cave not only had the statue that the cowherd discovered but many more limestone figures and statues which attracted many more people and tourists. Inside the cave you will find a temple, a church, a mosque, mushroom formations and so many other indescribable breathtaking formations that add to the beauty of the place.
As you go ahead in the search to find more and more structures, you will also find a chandelier, a lion chasing its prey, a tree, and so many more structures that have come into shape naturally by limestone. If you are really into finding more and studying them, you should grab a torch and climb up the stairs to find more of these magnificent structures in detail. Also, a walk around these caves gives you a wonderful scenario of the mountains, the valley; in short the awesome beauty of nature and that is something that you should never miss!
How to reach:
These are simple steps to reach Borra Caves Vizag Visakhapatnam
If you are travelling by air then the nearest airport would be the Visakhapatnam airport. Taking a taxi or a train is advisable when going to the caves.
If you resort to going by train then there are daily trains that connect the city to Araku Valley which is pretty near to the caves.
If you are taking the road, the caves are about 2 hours or 90 kilo meters away from the main city.
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