Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

About this place

These rock-cut caves offer a completely different side of Bhubaneswar: ancient carved chambers, inscriptions, reliefs, and hilltop viewpoints. Walking through the caves feels like moving through an outdoor museum—where nature, stone craftsmanship, and spiritual history meet in one dramatic landscape.

History & highlights

The caves are strongly linked to early Jain heritage and are among the most significant rock-cut sites in Odisha, preserving inscriptions and carvings that reflect ancient religious communities and royal patronage in the region.

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