About Borra Caves
Discovered in 1807 by the geologist William King, the Borra Caves are among the largest and deepest in India — a limestone cavern at 705 m carved by the Gosthani river, full of stalactites and stalagmites that visitors read as Shiva-lingas, mother-and-child figures and a 'human brain'.
Why visit
- One of the largest cave systems in the country, dramatically lit inside
- On the way to Araku — the train stops at Borra Guhalu station
- Tribal stalls outside sell bamboo chicken and hill produce
Things to do
01Walk the lit path through the main chamber
02Photograph the formations (a tripod helps in low light)
03Try bamboo chicken at the stalls outside
04Continue to Katiki waterfalls by jeep
Good to know
How long does it take to see Borra Caves?
About 1–1.5 hours including the walk down and up. Steps are steep in places; wear grippy shoes.
