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🕳️ Belum Caves – A Hidden Underground Wonder | Travel with Karthik
🏞️ About Belum Caves
Belum Caves, one of the longest and most fascinating cave systems in India, is a must-visit tourist place in Kadapa. Known for its stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations, mysterious passageways, and ancient Buddhist relics, the caves offer a unique blend of natural wonder and historical depth. As part of Travel with Karthik’s exploration of tourist places in Kadapa, Belum Caves stand out for their surreal beauty and unforgettable underground experience.
📍 Location & Accessibility
Located near Kolimigundla village, Belum Caves is around 110 km from Kadapa and easily accessible via road. The site is well-maintained by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department, with basic amenities, lighting inside the caves, and guided tour options for first-time explorers.
🌟 Why Visit Belum Caves?
Longest caves in South India – extending over 3 km.
Home to air shafts, freshwater galleries, and vast underground chambers.
Ancient Buddhist monks are believed to have meditated here.
Declared a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.
🧭 Travel with Karthik’s Tip
If you’re someone who loves adventurous places in Kadapa, Belum Caves should be high on your list. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water, and explore during the cooler hours of the day. Trust Travel with Karthik to give you the raw, unfiltered experience and guide you with insights only a local traveler can share.
🧳 Entry Fee & Timings
Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM
Entry Fee: ₹65 for adults, ₹45 for children
(Special discounts available for school groups)
📸 Capture the Adventure
The lighting inside the caves creates stunning photo opportunities. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a group of friends, or a spiritual seeker, Belum Caves offers something for everyone. It’s not just a visit—it’s an experience etched in stone.
Structural Beauty: What Makes Belum Caves Unique?
Length: Over 3.5 kilometers explored (with ~1.5 km open to public)
Notable chambers:
Saptasvarala Guha (Musical Chamber) – walls that produce musical notes
Patalaganga – a mysterious underground stream
Kotilingalu Chamber – named for the formation of Shiva Lingas
Natural rock formations of stalactites and stalagmites, formed over millions of years
Ventilation shafts that naturally cool the interior
The moment you step in, the temperature drops, and you’re embraced by a silence that speaks louder than words.
🔗 Plan Your Trip to Belum Caves with Travel with Karthik
As part of your journey through the best tourist places in Kadapa, don’t miss Belum Caves. Let Travel with Karthik be your companion in uncovering the hidden marvels of Andhra Pradesh, one destination at a time.
Best Time to Visit & Travel Tips
Travel with Karthik Recommends
Best months: October to February (avoid summer heat inside the caves)
Timings: 10 AM – 5 PM daily
Footwear: Closed shoes with good grip
Bring: Water bottle, flashlight (optional), phone/camera with flashlight
Nearby spots: Yaganti Temple (50 km), Gandikota (90 km), Orvakal Rock Garden
🚌 How to Reach Belum Caves from Kadapa
By Road: 110 km from Kadapa via NH40
Nearest Railway Station: Tadipatri (30 km away)
Nearest Airport: Kadapa Airport (110 km)
Regular buses and cabs are available from Kadapa, Tadipatri, and Kurnool.
🏷️ Entry Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adults | ₹65 |
| Children | ₹45 |
| Foreigners | ₹300 |
| Camera Fee | ₹25 |
Special discounts available for school/college trips. Wheelchair assistance is available on request.
🔥 Why It Belongs in Travel with Karthik’s Tourist Places in Kadapa
Belum Caves isn’t just a location—it’s an experience. If you’re someone who seeks adventure, mystery, and awe, this underground wonderland will leave you speechless. Our Travel with Karthik journey here is about going beyond Instagram—it’s about feeling small in the vastness of nature and time.
We guide you not only with directions but with stories, emotions, and experiences.