The Borra Caves - Also Known As Borra Guhalu - Andhra Pradesh - India

Borra Caves are Discovered by William King George of the Geological Survey of India. Located at the East Coast of India in the Anantagiri Hill range of the Araku Valley at Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.The Borra Caves Spread across an area of about 2 sq km and situated around 1,400 m above sea level.

Address: Anantagiri Hills, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh India
Photography: Allowed (Charges Apply)
Discovered By: William King George
Discovered In: 1807
Spread Area: 0.8 sq mi (2 km2)
Elevation: 2,313 ft (705 m)
Phone No: +91-891-2788820

Borra Caves is one of the most wonderful caves in India. Inside the cave there are lots of sculptures which are made naturally by the rain water. In 1807 the caves were Considered to be one of the largest caves in India. The caves of Borra are famous for stalagmite and stalactite formations. The cave derived its name from such a formation that resembled the human brain. Inside the cave is a Shivalinga and the idol of the holy cow Kamadenu that are regarded to be divine by the local people here. This is a must visit destination in Araku Valley which is 120 kms away from Vizag city. This place was formed around 200 million years ago and the authorities made a good effort in keeping it clean. The Humic acid in the water reacts with the Calcium Carbonate in the limestone and dissolves the minerals breaking the rock gradually.

The Borra Caves, also called Borra Guhalu in Telugu language located on the East Coast of India, in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku valley hill ranges elevation varying from 800 m to 1,300 m of the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. The interior of the caves is made colorful as well as spectacular by 63 lamps of sodium vapor, mercury and halogen lamps respectively. These million year old Borra caves holds the great religious importance among the Hindus in India. This cave is the biggest in India considering the area it has spread geographically. Colourful lights in the valley add beauty to the caves. The board with attractions are also available to the tourists.

Entry Fee And Other Charges For Visit The Borra Caves

The entry ticket of The Borra Caves is just 30/- per and camera is allowed for 50/-. Video and Digital cameras are allowed but there are some charges for it. you are interested in photography you may take the cameras along with yourself that may cost you Rs 25 and for the video cameras they will charge you Rs 100.

• Entry Fee for Adult: Rupees 40/-
• Entry Fee for Child: Rupees 30/-
• Entry Fee for Cameras (Photography): Allowed at fee of Rupees 25/-
• Entry Fee for Video and Digital Cameras (Videography): Allowed at fee of Rupees 100/-

Timing For The Borra Caves

The cave remains open to the tourists from 10:00 AM to 5: 30 PM. Open all days in week and taking time more than 2 hous for complete visiting The Borra Caves.

• Morning Time: 10:00 AM to 2.00 PM
• Evening Time: 2:00 PM to 5.30 PM
• Lunch Break Time: 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM

Best Time To Visit The Borra Caves

The Borra Caves can be visited throughout the year but November and December are considered as the best time to visit The Borra Caves. Temperature at The Borra Caves and Araku Valley is pretty hot during summers so avoid visit in those days. Morning time is the best time for visit The Borra Caves.

Tourist Attractions Near The Borra Caves

You can take a leisure walk around the Borra caves in the landscape of rugged and mountainous area. On the excursion trip from the Borra caves tourists can make a visit to the Araku valley, which lies at the distance of 15 kms from the cave and Other Attractions closed from The Borra Caves are Tyda Park, Ananthagiri, Gosthani River, Coffee Plantations, Katiki waterfalls, Dumbriguda waterfalls, Tribal Museum, Bheemili Beach and Chaparai Waterfalls.

Shopping Near The Borra Caves

There are no option for any kind of Shopping near The Borra Caves but Borra Caves are located about 90 kms. north of Vishakapatnam in the Ananthgiri Hill so you can do some shopping from Visakhapatnam which is famous for its handicrafts and Kalamkari paintings.

Restaurants Near The Borra Caves

Here is the list of some Restaurants which are very closed from The Borra Caves.

Laguna Restaurant
Senora Beach Resort, Sagar Nagar, Beach Road, Dwaraka Nagar
0.3 km from Borra Caves

D Cabana
Beach Road, Near Bus Stop, Sagar Nagar Near Bus Stop, Sagar Nagar
0.5 km from Borra Caves

he Chocolate Room
CMR central
0.7 km from Borra Caves

Karanths Restaurant
D No 33-1-55 Near Railway Station, Patel Marg
0.9 km from Borra Caves

Apna Dhaba
D No 11-6-19 Beach Road Opp Indian Bank, Official Colony
0.9 km from Borra Caves

Domino's Pizza
Survey No. 104/1 Part Of Chinagantyada Village Vizag Vishakham
1.2 km from Borra Caves

Brindaavanam Multicusine Restaurant
2-35-72 Sector 10 MVP Colony
1.3 km from Borra Caves

The Square Restaurant
Ts No 119/120/121 Block 4, Beach Road Door No 15-3-22
1.4 km from Borra Caves

Sizzlers Family Restaurant
Sector 6, Mvp Main Road, Mvp Colony Opposite Reliance Fresh
1.4 km from Borra Caves

Hotels Near The Borra Caves

Here is the list of some Hotels which are very closed from The Borra Caves.

Senora Beach Resort
Sagar Nagar, Beach Road, Visakhapatnam
0.3 km from Borra Caves

Palm Beach Hotel & Resort
Beach Road, Visakhapatnam
2.5 km from Borra Caves

The Park Visakhapatnam
Beach Road, Visakhapatnam
3.2 km from Borra Caves

Ambica Sea Green
Plot No: 1, Kirlumpudi Layout, Door No 7-24-3/2, Beach Road, Visakhapatnam
3.7 km from Borra Caves

Athidi inn
D.No.9-1-47,New Resapuvanipalem, Visakhapatnam
3.7 km from Borra Caves

Rajdhani Hotel
30-12-19, Ranga Street, Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam
4.5 km from Borra Caves

How to Reach The Borra Caves

By Air:

Borra Caves are located about 92 kms north of Visakhapatnam. Which is The nearest airport and other is in Hyderabad.

By Rail:

The nearest railway to the Borra Caves is Borra Guhalu Railway station. This station falls in the railway line of Kothavalasa-Kirandul in the East Coast Railway. The train journey to Borra Caves gives you one of the best experiences you had.

By Road

Hire a car from Vizag and by the Ghat road it takes three hours to reach Borra Caves.

Google Map For The Borra Caves