Belum Caves are located in the small village with the same
name in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
Belum Caves is the second largest cave in Indian
subcontinent and the longest caves in plains of Indian Subcontinent, known for
its stalactite and stalagmite formations. Belum Caves have long passages,
spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons.
These natural caves are located in the midst of flat
agricultural land in the limestone area close to Kolimigundla village, in
Kurnool district. Though the total explored length of the cave complex is
around 3.5km, around 2 kms is open to the public. There are still several
passages that are yet to be explored and cleared of debris.
Some really unique Buddhist and Jain relics have been
found at the Belum caves. The serene 40-foot Buddha statue built here by the
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is a beautiful symbol of
the role of the monks in the history of these caves.
These caves, descending up to 150 feet below the surface
were formed by the flow of underground water. The spacious interiors of the Belum
Caves have been maintained well by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development
Corporation (APTDC)
The cave consists of various long passages, galleries, large
cavities with fresh water and water tunnels.
How to reach
By road:
Like most other south Indian tourist attractions, Belum
Caves are well connected by bus services. The nearest major bus station is at
Tadipatri, 30 kilometers away. From Tadipatri, one may reach Belum Caves by bus
or auto on the Banganapalli route.
By rail:
For those who prefer train travel, Tadipatri is also the
nearest railway station. It is connected with all major rail junctions in
Andhra Pradesh and Telengana.
By air:
Nearest airport: Bangalore and Hyderabad are equidistant at
320 KMs.
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