Comments on: Monolithic Undavalli Caves At Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

By: Shambhavi Singh

Shambhavi Singh — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0000

Fascinating glimpse into Undavalli Caves really highlights how layered history, from Jain to Buddhist to Hindu influences, is beautifully preserved in this rock-cut marvel.

By: Bhavya Vatrapu

Bhavya Vatrapu — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 19:42:04 +0000

Wow!! The place sounds really exciting and kudos to the beautiful description you gave. I would love to visit these caves someday. Can you suggest some ecostay options nearby and also the best time (of the year) to visit the Undavalli caves?
Thanks a lot and Great work!!

By: Anuradha Goyal

Anuradha Goyal — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:34:20 +0000

In reply to Manisha Singh. True, most of Andhra is still underexplored.

By: Manisha Singh

Manisha Singh — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:31:21 +0000

Andhra is so rarely written about. It’s great to see stories from places that are not widely spoken of.
Loved the Araku Valley series.

By: Vishal

Vishal — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:12:41 +0000

Very nice place….

By: Anuradha Goyal

Anuradha Goyal — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:00:52 +0000

In reply to Indira Tandon. Thank you, Indira Ji for all your love and support. With your blessings, I will keep on bringing ancient India to you till I am alive.

By: Indira Tandon

Indira Tandon — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 04:41:18 +0000

What wonderful detailed photos and write up. You are right. One lifetime is not enough to see all the wonderful treasures of India. I have just been to Ajanta Ellora recently but realised my limitation due to health. I eagerly look forward to your blogs. I feel I am there with you as I read them. Thank you ????????

By: Anuradha Goyal

Anuradha Goyal — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:57:13 +0000

In reply to Suruchi. Suruchi - these are not really hidden. It is we who miss out on these. Do explore it.

By: Suruchi

Suruchi — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:40:50 +0000

I must say Undavalli Caves is another hidden gem. We were completely stunned seeing Mahabalipuram caves and knowing they too are monolithic. These to look quite huge and covered in sculptures. Would love to visit and explore this someday. Great pictures Anuradha.

By: Anuradha Goyal

Anuradha Goyal — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 03:19:21 +0000

In reply to Lucy. Lucy - I guess people then did not have so many distractions and they really excelled at what they did, and in India, we see these examples everywhere.