Chandravalli Cavesಚಂದ್ರವಳ್ಳಿ
Underground monk caves and an ancient excavation site in the valley behind Chitradurga Fort.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChitradurga, Karnataka
Old Mysuru
Old Mysuru
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height740 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyChandravalli, Chitradurga
EntrySmall entry fee for the cave, guide with lamp
About Chandravalli Caves
A valley behind Chitradurga Fort with a lake and an archaeological site where excavations found Satavahana coins, Roman coins and pottery from the early centuries CE. The Ankali Mutt caves are a set of rock chambers cut about 80 feet below ground, once used by monks, and a local guide leads visitors through them by lamp light. A Bhairaveshwara temple stands by the lake. It is 3 km from Chitradurga town and is easily combined with the fort.
What to see and do
- Ankali Mutt underground caves
- Chandravalli lake
- Bhairaveshwara temple
- Excavation site
- Rock shelters with old paintings
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More places in Chitradurga
- Vani Vilasa SagaraChitradurga, Karnataka · Lakes & DamsA 1907 stone dam of the Mysuru Wadiyars across the Vedavathi, near Hiriyur.
- Chitradurga FortChitradurga, Karnataka · FortsBoulder strewn hill fort of the Nayaka palegars with seven rings of walls.
- JogimattiChitradurga, Karnataka · Hill StationsHighest forest hills of Chitradurga district with a cave shrine and monsoon waterfall.
- NayakanahattiChitradurga, Karnataka · Temples & ShrinesPilgrim village around the samadhi of the 16th century saint Thipperudraswamy.
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