Khandagiri Caves
Built in 1st or 2nd century BC for the Jain monks, the Khandagiri caves are the rock cut caves in the Khandagiri hills. Earliest of the Jain rock cut shelters these caves also served as a canvas for depicting achievements of King Kharavela. Destination India Tourism offers to take you to the Khandagiri Caves in Orissa, India with its online tour booking.
Few kilometers from Bhubaneshwar and a Jain pilgrimage center these sand stone caves are in the Puri district of Orissa state. Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are found on the twin hills of Udaygiri and Khandagiri.
The achievements of King Kharvela engraved in these caves are a magnificent record of Pali literature till date. One can find carvings of elephant, women etc. on these sandstone caves. Khandagiri caves can be reached through a steep path. To their right are the Ananta caves from where you can get a bird's eye view of Bhubaneshwar.
Places to visit around the Khandagiri Caves:
Puri
Konark
Chilka
Cuttack etc.
When to visit Khandagiri Caves:
The best time to visit Khandagiri caves is from October to April.
How to reach Khandagiri:
By Air:
Nearest airport is at Bhubaneshwar.
By Rail:
Nearest railhead is at Bhubaneshwar.
By Road:
It is well connected to the road network.
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