Gupteswar Cave ,Odisha,India

This temple is located inside a cave.The Shiva Linga is a natural one exists from old ages. As this Shiva Linga is located inside a cave and it was not accessible easily in old days so it is known as Gupteswar or hidden Shiva temple.

Carry a powerful torch light with you. It is better if each member of your team carry one torch light. There are local kids who can show you different formations at a cost of Rs 10/-. This cave is quite long and you need to have expert guide to venture further inside the cave.

 From the parking area there are nearly 170 steps to be climbed to reach the entrance of the cave.

The Gupteshwar Caves is a limestone cave, discovered some years back. The prime attraction of the place is the Shivalinga, which is believed to be increasing in size. Pilgrims from across the country visit this cave.

How to Reach: From Jeypore or Koraput, you can reach to Gupteswar by bus or you can hire any taxi from Jeypore or from Koraput to reach Gupteswar. Around 20kms road is in bad shape.