Belum Cavesబెలుం గుహలు
India longest tourist cave, 1.5 km of lit limestone passages near Tadipatri.
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Rayalaseema
Rayalaseema
Best time to visit15 October to 31 January
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height300 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyBelum, Tadipatri
EntryAround Rs 65 entry (APTDC)
About Belum Caves
The longest cave system open to visitors in India, about 3.5 km of limestone passages of which around 1.5 km is lit and walkable. Formed by an underground stream, the caves have stalactites, a sinkhole section called Patalaganga and long low tunnels where you stoop. APTDC runs it from 10 am to 5 pm; it is 30 km from Tadipatri and pairs well with Yaganti and Gandikota.
What to see and do
- Simhadwaram entrance
- Kotilingalu chamber
- Patalaganga sinkhole
- Saptasvarala Guha musical chamber
- Giant Buddha statue outside
Part of Eastern Ghats.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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