These are the places full of rock-cut architecture, art and religion.
The two hills rise abruptly from the coastal plain, about six km west
of Bhubaneswar, separated by a highway.Very nice place to visit with
your family.It looks like mini Ajanta Ellora caves.Has a lot of
historical value.
Udayagiri (Hill of Sunrise) :
Udayagiri is the hill on the right and access to its 18 caves is provided
by a flight of steps. The largest and the most beautiful, Cave 1, Rani Gumpha
or Queen's Cave,Hathigumpha (cave 14) and Ganeshagumpha (cave 10) are especially
well known due to art treasures of their sculptures and reliefs as well as due
to their historical importance.
Khandagiri (Broken Hills):
Khandagiri is at the opposite side of udayagiri,it has 15 no. of caves,from these
The Ananta cave (cave 3)is very well known for it's carved figures of women, elephants,
athletes, and geese carrying flowers.Digambara Jaina Temple is on the top of the
khandagiri hills.
Best time to visit: Oct-Feb
District: KH
Elevation:
Opening Time: 8Am-5Pm
Food: Hotels in Bhubaneswar
Attractions: Beautiful ancient Caves,Digambara Jaina Temple,Jaydev Vatika
Nearest Bus Stop: Baramunda
Nearest Railway Station: Bhubaneswar
Travel Options: Taxi,Bus,Train
Nearest town: Bhubaneswar
Km from Bhubaneswar: 0
