Witness yet another marvel of nature at Borra caves

Borra caves are located in Ananthagiri hills in Vizag district. It is a beautiful cave with stalactite and stalagmite formations which cannot be missed once you are in Visakhapatnam. These caves are at an elevation of 1400 meters above the sea level and make for an impressive attraction for the tourists. The cave has archaeological, historic as well as religious importance. You can find a Shiva Linga and the idol of Kamdhenu inside the cave which make it a religious place. This linga is actually a stalagmite which can be found in plenty inside the cave along with the stalactite. Many tourists throng this one of the largest caves in India.

Reaching Borra caves

You can either reach the place by road or rail. The distance of Vizag from the Borra caves is around 90 kilometres which takes 3 hours to complete due to the hill road. The nearest train station is the BorraGuhalu Railway station which can be reached by Vishakhapatnam crossing Eastern Ghats and passing through 30 tunnels on the way.

Ideal time to visit Borra caves

As it is a hilly area, monsoons and winters are the best time to visit the caves as the nature’s beauty is at its peak.