Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Bhubaneshwar. Important visiting information

Opening Time : 10:00 AM Closing Time : 05:00 PM
Open : Daily Closed on public holidays : No
Entery fee : Indian: Rs. 5, Foreigners: Rs.100, Childrens below age 15 free Authorization : No
Seasonal Feature : Khandagiri festival. Best time to visit- November to March.
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    Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Bhubaneshwar

    More about Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Bhubaneshwar and Historical Information

    Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves.

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    Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Bhubaneshwar address and how to reach

    Address : Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Khandagiri, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

    How To Reach: By Train: 11.1 KM away from Bhubaneswar Railway Station
    By Air: 7.5 KM away from Biju Patnaik International Airport

    Railway Address :Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Ashok Nagar, Master Canteen Area, Kharabela Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751001 Airport Address :Biju Patnaik International Airport, Airport Rd, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751020

     

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