Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves
Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, formerly called Kattaka Gumpha or Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical, and religious importance, located 3 km south of the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.
The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri mentioned as Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during the 2nd or 1st century BCE. 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.
Getting around Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves the local way
- Get inThe Carzonrent salesman will try to upsell you day trip packages when you are looking for just a ride.
- Get aroundThere are several online cab-hailing companies, such as Ola Cabs (Auto, Share Taxis, Cabs, Full day rental cabs), Uber (Cabs), Clear Car Rental (Cabs), TaxiBhubaneswar (Cabs), TravelSangi (Cabs), Jugnoo (Auto) and Rapido (Bikes) operating in Bhubaneswar.
- Get aroundOla and Uber can be hired for visiting day trips to Puri, Konark or Chilika.
- Get aroundAuto-rickshaws are the lifeline of Bhubaneswar and can be found on most streets of the city.
- Get aroundThere are also shared autos that make journeys for as little as ₹5/km.
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