These old caves are managed by archeological survey of India. The location is very near to Vijayawada and Guntur. These are amazing caves which are beautiful to view. Picturesque and can be enjoyed throughly!

Oldest and Beautiful caves at village undavalli near vijayawada . neatly maintained place no separate car park we have to park on roadside. At one side of the hill they carved caves ,one big four storey cave and others small caves. Different religious figures were there at different floors. Among All of them lying Vishnu Murty carving is fantastic and superb .fourth floor no entry it is closed for maintenance.all the surrounding views are so beautiful and we feel like sitting there for some time in green lawns. New bathrooms are constructed but not opened.we will get ice creams and tea coffee outside the gate

Great and must place to visit for those interested in History and ancient architecture. All the carvings are made on single rock on the mountain side. There no guides available, hence you have to read up extensively before visiting. There an entrance fee. Photography is permitted. Roadside parking is allowed. Just about basic eatables are available nearby... hence, carry water. Even in February it was hot, so take adequate care during summer months.

A beautiful cave cum unfinished temple made by carving a single rock. The rock painting & sculptures looking damn real & talking to you!! Entry ticket - Rs 25 Open from 9 am - 5.30 pm The view from it is beautiful...The the place Undavalli seems quite & peaceful. Inside the cave there was some smell - which might be because of yesterday's rain. Inside the temperature is cool & lower than outside. Overall loved the place - one can easily spend 30 mins - 1 hr A must visit for architecture & art lovers. One request - don't dump plastic bottles or wrappers there during your visit !!

A must go place. Will need about 45 minutes to be spent there. Has a lot of steps to be climbed. Just one shop outside. Best time to go there is 9 am when it is not too hot and just opens. Parking will be on the road. So not sure about how it would be during peak time.

Good for a short visit, especially if the weather is pleasant. I would not classify it as must see for tourists. I have been to Ajanta, Ellora, so comparatively Undavalli caves are quite small. The Vishnu statue in sleeping posture inside the cave(watch out for the bats) is impressive. I really the like the view from the top though, open space and lot of greenery around.

Awesome experience. Not as big as other caves but great nonetheless. Beautiful carvings and great views of the nearby areas. Rate of entry is 25 rupees for Indians. A must go experience

Ancient caves of 5th century with rich culture. We can see attractive statues of Rushi's. Marvellous and long stone carving of Padmanabha swamy Diety on second floor of the cave. Ancient transcripts can be seen on the floor of second floor. View from top of the cave is mesmerizing. Negative: seems like these caves are completely neglected and not maintained well , it smells quite odd Inside. Entry ticket is 25/- per person. We can reach here easily but return might be troublesome if you don't have your vehicle as you have to wait for public transport.

Nice place to visit if you prefer to stay away from crowd. Great view from the cave. You can easy spend 30 minutes to 1 hour here. It is situated near the town, so heavy driving as well. It could have been managed more properly as there is entry ticket of 25₹.

Fine architecture. There is Ananthapadmanaba swamy sculpture inside. 3 storey’d caves. A good timepass. Best time to visit is morning. On the way from Panakaala Narasimha swamy.

One of the best of its kind. Good architecture around, clean and green. One of the best place for photoshoots.

These caves have a lot of history. Great to know how in olden times that have made such caves which are well designed. Small caves but can be visited anytime. There are no proper safety measures for tourists. More refreshments and facilities for the tourists will help a lot.

Historical site. Well maintained. 4 tiered, carve out of single rock. Ground and top are unfinished. First floor, there is hardly anything. Second floor has large sized Lord Vishnu sculpture in Anant-shayana posture. No tour guide, security guard gives little bit of overview. Tickets needs to be purchased at the entrance by cash. No credit card machine or UPI codes were displayed. Parking is on road side. Single toilets are there, separate for men and women. Plastic free zone. Avoid visiting during hot weather.

I could say that this is one of the ancient caves which is built by our great indian ancestors which consists of great sculptures and devotional, scientific and historical too. Suggest everyone to go there and enjoy. I can say that everyone will be calm and enjoy a lot.

Place used to be really scenic and beautiful back in 2008 when i visited for first time. Now its like caves on the road. No much scenic beauty is existing, also top floor of the caves are closed for public visit. It has become like just small park . I personally felt very disappointed visiting the place in completely opposite scenario to my previous experience. But the best part of the caves is the Anantha padmanabha statue which is lord vishnu in sleeping position is really huge and visual treat for tourists who visit this place. I shall post the detailed hostoric information later in my next visit.

My expectations were so high, but it is not met. Within 1hr we can see and come back. Good for a photo shoot. It is an average place. Entry fees - 25 for adults and for kids it is free.

These caves are carved in Gupta style of rock-cut Architecture which goes back to 4th-5th century CE. Most of emperor of Gupta's were Vaishnavas so we can see many sculpture of Narasimha, Vishnu and Ramayans stories. They are associated with the Vishnukundina kings of 420–620 CE. These caves are dedicated to Anantha Padmanabha and Narashimha. Later Jain and Buddhist monks used these as rest houses.

These caves are carved in Gupta style of rock-cut Architecture which goes back to 4th-5th century CE. Most of emperor of Gupta's were Vaishnavas so we can see many sculpture of Narasimha, Vishnu and Ramayans stories.They are associated with the Vishnukundina kings of 420–620 CE. These caves are dedicated to Anantha Padmanabha and Narashimha. Later Jain and Buddhist monks used these as rest houses.The only means of connectivity for the caves is by road. APSRTC operates bus services from Vijayawada, Guntur and Amaravathi to this location.APCRDA runs Tourist Bus-cum-Boat services through Krishna River from Prakasam Barrage.It is an Impressive Four storey rock cut temple with East facing facade of 29m long, 16m wide. There are variation in depth of each floor. The ground floor is an unfinished low pillared hall with 8 pillars and 7 door openings on façade. The first storey accommodates triple shrine at back, each with the pillared hall in front, originally dedicated to the Trinity (Siva, Vishnu, and Brahma)

I had visited this place on a public holiday + weekend, so you can imagine the crowd there! Couldn't appreciate it much since there was huge family crowd, however I found the view from the Undavalli Caves to be more scenic. It also has a sleeping posture statue of Lord Vishnu on second floor of the cave. Will advise others to visit the place on a normal weekday where one can spend time in peace with nature here. The cave is open till 6pm in the evening and the entry ticket counter closes by 5-5.15pm. There are a lot of smart monkeys, don't try to mock/play with them, they might outsmart you :p I liked that they're promoting cashless payments. The entry ticket is ₹25 if you're paying by cash and ₹20 if you're making cashless payment.

Undavalli Caves in Vijayawada are an architectural wonder that offers a glimpse into India's rich cultural heritage. These rock-cut caves are believed to date back to the 7th century and are a testimony to the craftsmanship of the ancient Indian architects. These caves, located on a hill, offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The intricate carvings and sculptures on the walls and ceilings are a treat to the eyes and offer insights into the life and times of the people who lived in the region. The caves are divided into four levels, with the first level housing a beautiful statue of Lord Vishnu in a reclining pose. The second level has a beautiful statue of Lord Brahma in a sitting pose, while the third level houses a beautiful statue of Lord Shiva in a dancing pose. The fourth level has a beautiful statue of Buddha in a meditative pose. The Undavalli Caves are a must-visit place for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and people looking for a unique cultural experience. The caves are well-maintained, and the staff is friendly, making it an ideal destination for a family outing or a picnic with friends. Overall, I highly recommend the Undavalli

A great place to visit. Only cash accepted even though its under ASI. Not much information provided about these caves. Its a temple of Vishnu and depicts the avatars. The top portion is not allowed to climb. The resting vishnu carving is amazing and puja is still done . Rest of it is not much taken care of. Worth visiting once. 25 INR per person. Parking available beside the road. Many people use this spot for photoshoot.

Nice Place to Visit in Vijayawada.. You will Explore something new. There is an Awesome view from the top of the Cave. Go and visit once.

Undavalli caves is monolithic 4 storied rock cut architecture located on a hill, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape as well as the intricate carvings and sculptures on the walls and ceilings are sight to bee seen, especially the Anantasayana Vishnu. These caves are a must-visit place for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and people looking for a unique cultural experience. It is a short distance away from Prakasam barrage. Well maintained, with adequate parking. The main complex is relatively small and can be covered in an hour.

Decent place to visit. Sculptures are elegant. I thought that thease Caves could have been suitably protected by ourselves. Anyhow everyone try to visit this heritage place.

It is absolutely magnificent. A must visit place for nearby people. It has extremely beautiful sculptures and the MahaVishnu was just too good. And remember to not touch anything and take care of history.

The places is under archeological survey of India. The caves were carved on the mountain and it contains statues and temples of Hindu Gods. I am mesmerized to see a huge statue of Lord Vishnu in laying position. Its a rare temple carved on the mountain.

A must visit place for culture and history lover. Lord vishnu's murti makes you feel woow. Very ancient cave gives you glimpse of golden era. View from the top is amazing liked it too much 😍

A great place of historic importance, 7th Century AD. Here you will find a statue of Lord Vishnu. A decent place to visit. Well maintained by Archeological society of India.

Ancient cultural historic place. It takes about one hour to cover everything leisurely. Well maintained, but more could be done to promote it. This place reminds of Ellora and Ajantha caves, though its much smaller in area compared to them. Overall a good visit.

Good place to visit with family And enjoy in the nature

Best visiting spot!!! 👍👍👍 The Undavalli Caves, a monolithic example of Indian rock-cut architecture and one of the finest testimonials to ancient viswakarma sthapathis, are located in Undavalli of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The caves are located 6 km south west from Vijayawada, 22 km north east of Guntur City of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.

Loved this place. Open at 9AM usually. Entrance fee for indian and SAARC is 25 Rs.. At the time we visit they only accept Cash. No rest room fecility. Its 3 floor caves. On the second floor Vishnu is very beautiful. Worth of visit. Its under ASI but some cement patch works are done which is completely damage its antique view. Some rishis status are there but that all are very recent cement statue.

Architectural Marvel belongs to the 6th century AD located approximately 16 km from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. Entry fees 25 INR per head and 25 INR for camera. Stands and Drones are prohibited. Plastics are also not allowed inside. Best place to enjoy with family.

Do visit this place. Whole cave is very good. A great experience indeed. Don’t forget to go to the top and have a look at the lord sleeping. But beware of the bats. Do wear a mask while entering the caves because it smells a lot.

It is a cut from a single rock. No doubt it is a beautiful site, but it requires maintenance inside. It should be well preserved. There are lots of bats insite the site. Outside is well maintained and clean. Not a crowded site. Entry fee is 25.

Well preserved Gupta era archaeological site. A must visit place. Some maintenance is required as there are lot of bats inside. Not so crowded and beautiful place, the view of fields along the Krishna river is a sight to behold.

Nothing much attractive... Compared to Borra caves this isn't exciting and attractive They have charged 25 rupees per person and I it's not even worthy... Infact these are not caves actually....It's like a fort but don't know why these people are calling it as caves

Its good Must visit place , its a historical place where youngsters can go with family and have fun Great place to spend some quality time with family Go in winter season or rainy season so that u can njy the beauty of nature there And there is so humidity so in summers u can face a bit trouble in having fun as you get suffocated alot When you visit do try sungandha sharbath down the caves ,its must try If you are frm other states its hard to find it so do try it Do visit with family and have great week end guys

Good one to spend some time. Nice park around. It’s not really a cave. An unfinished temple out of a rock. Must have been ancient structure. Mostly unfinished. Entrance ticket of 25 rupees per adult.

Developed alot..!! Better than past 2 years now. Extended part and greenary maintanence is quite good. But for entry ticket, NO UPI is available, you need to carry cash to buy entry ticket.

A beautiful place to visit with family. With fresh air from the fields near the caves, you can enjoy a lot. Especially kids will like the place a lot. It's a 4-storey cave temple carved under the Chalukyan Period. There are old telugu scriptures on the wall that you can see. Those depict the power of Telugu language. And we can also see Lord Padmanabha Swamy. It's very huge and we will be left wondering how's it even possible to carve that big statue. The evening after 3:00 PM is the best time to visit there. Go there and spend some quality time learning some historical stuff and also entering the hard, Rock-cut Cave Temple.

Loved it, location is just outside of city. Serene and green place.

Good place to visit with family Great place for history lovers. Those who are not interested in archeology then it may disappoint you. One thing which bring you here is small garden at the entrance. Rest thing is average

Place it's well maintained.... Its an unfinished temple .... Nice grass pasture infront of the cave to hangout .... There is entry fee ..... Not much to look at from architectural point.... But they kind of give you picture of historical structures... Good place .. but mostly you see couples ...

Good to visit our culture and ancient life style

A paradise for history lovers. Three storey rock cut cave temple,carved for saints to meditate and worship the Trinity. Nice experience. Worth a visit if someone is in Vijaywada..

Best for family time, great and kind staff as well. History is can be understood by seeing a place NOT ONLY by reading in books. Architecture is of buddhist vihara and also there is a huge rock cut anatha padmanabha swamy. Example of interfaith peaceful co-existence. Went with pre teen kid. Sure was impressed and enthused by the sights. Learnings for adults too. Drivable from Vijayawada, On other side of Krishna (Guntur Dist). Parking could be a problem on a crowded day. Round trip is 3 hrs max. Must go atleast take your kids - absorb the small standing testimony of cultural history of the region.

Nice to be there. Calm place to visit. Best combination of nature and history. ASI is taking care of this monument of national importance. Nearby fields are also gives a true glimpse of Andhra pardesh.

Nice place to visit in the evening times. Good place to spend time with kids.

Rockcut monolithic caves. Nearby Vijayawada. Very neatly maintained. Lot of sculptures to see and enjoy. A very big vishnu murthy is beautifully cut in the rock lying down on seshan, brahma in the naabhi and other gods are surrounded.

Ancient caves structure, not sure whether it is Jain Buddhist or Hindu, but in one of caves Anant Vishnu pose idol is available, 4 floor in total, should have been used by the monks for meditation in ancient times, worth a visit

I visited during monsoon 2023 when it was cloudy. The surroundings are very beautiful to give a pleasant feel. I sat for an hour after going around the caves. These old caves carved from the mountain were temples of Vaishnavism from the 7th century, till the 16th century. Now they are just archeological monuments. Many statues outside the caves (sandstone made) got eroded due to weathering for centuries. Innermost statue is carved from granite, so it sustained. You can view the full cave within 30 minutes, unless you know old sculpture techniques and are interested in knowing more. You get water and snacks just outside the premises. Entry ticket cost is ₹25 for adults.

Exploring Undali Caves was awe-inspiring! Nature's wonders carved in stone. A journey through time and tranquility. Highly recommend this place for a mesmerising experience!

Single rock cut cave dates back to 7th century, beautifully carved three storey marvel of Ancient history , the best thing about it was , the Ananta padmanabha swamy statue ... We can see some inscriptions in the temple complex in Telugu language.

Nice place to visit in Vijaywada.Entery is 25 rs for adults. it's Three storey Caves and caves are clean and managed.No big shops are around there ,some little snacks and soda drink hawker are there.Caves first and 2nd floor is carved with beautiful Sculpture,amoung them Vishnu lying on sheshnag is just marvelous .

It is mostly an unfinished carved cave but, one will definitely wonder how it was built. A huge sleeping statue of Lord Vishnu inside the cave is just amazing. Few tunnel paths were closed as it leads to some other destination saying that people who went in, never came back 😨. However, It is safe to visit. As it is a historical place, you'll love the experience. Note - camera equipment except Mobile phone, camera stand or stabilizers are not allowed.

This cave now a days developing. It is 4 floors temple. 1 and 2 un finished. 3flour contain big Amanda padmanabha Swamy and dasavatara images on piller.lord Ganesh and anjaneya Swamy images are there. In out side lions 3muni images and elephant trunks are there. One way to go amaravathi but it is closed now

U da Ali caves located at a distance of 6km from Vijaywada city ,it is a four story cave cut from single rock ,it has many sculptures related to Hinduism and also figure of saints and a big idol of padamnabsway.it has entry ticket of 25 re.

The caves look decent after taken over by Archilogy wing, but if you are expecting stunning sculptures and cave carvings be ready to disappointed. The view is great from the caves, that's the second best part about these caves...the major attraction is Sri Padbhanabha swami. It's totally worth the visit, but that's all about this.

An old unfinished rock cut temple near Vijayawada. It a good visit if one's interested in historical monuments. The carvings are very nice. There is a Anantha Padmanabha Swamy idol in the second level which is big and similar to the Srirangam temple. This is not a temple per se but more of a tourist spot now. However the caretakers do request people to remove shoes before going up. .. (but unfortunately some people don't care). I assume during weekends or tourist season it will be crowded as there is not much of space inside the rock.

The Undavalli Caves, a monolithic example of Indian rock-cut architecture and one of the finest testimonials to ancient viswakarma sthapathis, are located in Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.These caves are dedicated to Anantha Padmanabha and Narashimha. Later, Jain and Buddhist monks used these as rest houses.

Nice place, truly an adventurous area with hidden ancient stories. But local people have a problem in communication with North Indian crowd.

There weren't a lot of people there, it was quiet private. It had 3-4 stories/floors. There isn't alot to look at, there are idols of Indian gods (and many bats in the first 2 floors. They werent flying though, can be ignored). It can be a good place for nice pictures too.

Nothing very amazing.. Just old natural caves and temples. Small area developed by ASI. Don't worry if you miss to visit here during your Vijayawada tour.

Very nice place near Vijayawada city,a must visit place.The statue of Lord Vishnu is amazing.

Architecture Marvel! A must visit if you are near Vijaywada. Said to be buit from 7th century. But one can see Gupta style of rock-cut Architecture which goes back to 4th-5th century CE.These Caves are dedicated to Sri Anantha Padmanabha swamy(in picture) Later Jain and Buddhist monks used these as rest houses.

Their is a single cave than others which is shortly far than other caves.(But at same place) And their is a road from a side for that. You must visit this. The caves are Nice historical place to visit. Gives true nature experience. Very good and energetic place.

Buddist monks engrave these caves to live there. When you try to meditate in this caves, you get peace very sooner. Try to meditate when anyone visit. One of the tourist place to visit near Vijayawada ✌🏼

It's small tourism place. Comfortable with going family

Good old caves poorly maintained and presented. The toilets were horrible and no aminities for tourists. No proper boards or information available about the cave's history and importance..Lot can be improved to attract tourists.

It's a good experience Statue of very long lord Ananta Padmanabam is special attraction Outside park is also good If possible please mention the story of undavalli caves with a monument

Don't get your hopes high.. What you see in the image is what u get... nothing extraordinary but gotta appreciate the carving on the stone... U can kill some time here in the eve just sitting on the top... Feeling the breeze... All in all dont get your hopes high.. Its like *Shuru hote hie katham* kind of places...

Good place close to Vijaywada city , You will pass through Prakasam Barrage as well before getting here , Has a huge stone diety on 2nd Floor , 1 st and 2 nd Floor of the caves have sculptures on the beams and on walls ground floor is pretty much just caves 3rd Floor is more like Lovers nest couples will be in Caves.

It is very good tourist place, those sculptures & ancient place take us to bygone era, such a monument Concerned authoritis are not taking care properly. some parts of the interior cave were shabbily maintained , one can find bats everywhere unpleasent smell spoils the spirit of monument . They collect minmal enterence fee from that revenue authorities can take initiative to clean mess and appoint one guide . Its is worth visiting monumental place once in while.

Charming place, a short distance away from Prakasam barrage. Well maintained, with adequate parking. Provides a good glimpse into the historic achievements of our ancestors. The main complex is relatively small and can be covered in an hour. The monolithic carvings inside are magnificent, especially the Anantasayana Vishnu.

Proud to see these great sculptures that were created during 6th century AD. It's a decent place that takes approx. 3 hrs to roam around. Anantasayana vishnu is simply awesome. The heritage site is very well maintained.

Undavalli temple it's a cave temple with four stored cave having anantha sayana vishnu idol in 2nd floor. Wonderful cave. Green park to sit suitable for all. Kids will enjoy.

The place was good to visit once but the maintenance of the caves inside was too bad. The steps inside the cave are slippery just watch urself and climb and it became a park with some stuff outside in which many college students are found there.

It is ok to visit the caves for its Natural beauty .. but very poor maintainance with Bats allover and it's weast.. dead bats around making the place contaminated.. donot touch any thing there since everywhere u can see Bat toilet on all monuments it is not that hygenic. If you prefer hygene then skip it.. this is not for you.. just for few photographs it is recommended.

Nice place to visit from Vijaywada. Its an ancient cave temple.We will get a nice view from the top.

Hello friends, I am very sorry to say that our religion is in danger, our youth will destroy our religion Today I visited Undavalli Caves which is a very historical and religious place but I was disappointed Because there are a lot of Hindu and other religious youths who are going to the cave wearing shoes, and taking darshan of the deities (Hanuman, Narasimha Swamy, Padmanabha Swamy etc.). I request that trust (which collects visiting charges) please implement the rule of barefoot darshan. please

It's great experience to visit this place. Very big Padmanabhaswamy statue at this place. Nice and peaceful location.

1. The Undavalli Caves are located in the village of Undavalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. 2. These caves are renowned for their rock-cut architecture and intricate carvings. 3. The caves date back to the 4th to 5th centuries AD and exhibit a blend of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu influences. 4. They were initially used as a monastery before being converted into a Hindu temple. 5. The main cave, known as the Gupta Cave, features a magnificent statue of Lord Vishnu in a reclining posture. 6. The Anantasayana Vishnu statue is approximately 16 feet long and carved out of a single block of granite. 7. The caves have several smaller chambers and niches adorned with sculptures of gods, goddesses, and mythological scenes. 8. The architecture of the caves showcases exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. 9. The intricate carvings depict various stories and symbols from Hindu mythology. 10. Over the centuries, the caves have undergone restoration and preservation efforts to protect their historical and cultural significance. 11. The Undavalli Caves are a testament to the rich heritage and artistic traditions of ancient India. 12. Visitors can explore the caves and admire the impressive rock-cut architecture. 13. The caves offer a glimpse into the religious and cultural practices of the past. 14. The site attracts tourists and history enthusiasts from around the world. 15. The Undavalli Caves are a significant archaeological site and a must-visit destination for those interested in India's ancient history. Time spent: 30mins Ticket: Rs25

A old heritage Hindu ( Santan Dharma Temple) made by rock cut by our elders with super creativity. now Managed by ASI. Sleeping Idol is very good. Should visit everyone. Ticket just only 30/- per.

This is a beautiful Chalukyan era caves situated near Vijayawada. The sculptures here are mesmerizing and well preserved . ASI has done a commendable job of keeping this rock cut cave well maintained. There is sculpture of Lord Vishnu sleeping in the serpent bed , which you can look very closely. It is around 20 feet long and with a very beautiful face. Do visit this place when you are in Vijayawada

Ancient Caves Full of Surprises! Review: Undavalli Caves near Prakasam Barrage are really amazing! These caves were made a long, long time ago, and they're like a special window into the past. When you explore inside, you'll see lots of carvings and pictures on the walls. It's like a big, rocky museum! There's even a huge statue of a resting Lord Vishnu that looks so peaceful. The best part is the view outside the caves. You can see a big, calm water area called Prakasam Barrage. It's like a painting come to life! These caves are a mix of old stories, clever art, and pretty nature. No matter if you like old things, stories, or just pretty places, these caves are a must-see. I really think you should visit the Undavalli Caves near Prakasam Barrage. It's like taking a fun trip back in time and you'll be amazed at how smart and creative people were long ago!