8 amazing facts about Borra Caves that you didn’t know

The Borra Caves have impressed us all and we have always found something very magical in it. A visit to Araku Valley is never complete without visiting the Borra Caves. People from all over the world come here to have a look for themselves. Seeing is believing for most as this is a natural wonder of India. Living so close it, we may not be aware of certain amazing facts about the caves. Let us know.

Amazing facts that are astounding to know about the Borra Caves.

1. One of the longest and the deepest cave in India -The caves which are predominantly limestone structures have at the deepest extended to a depth of 80 meters. It ranges across 2 sq.kms and within the caves you can walk around for about 0.35 kilometers.
2. It is formed by erosion of subterranean surface by mountain streams that flowed to join the Gosthani river. The caves are thus created over a long period of time. The river on site make a happy experience for visitors.
3. Houses a natural shrine – The caves have a naturally formed shrine of Lord Shiva. It attracts devotees from all over India to see this natural miracle.
4. Interesting shapes adorn the caves – The stalactites and stalagmites that occur all over the cave ceilings have acquired funny shapes over the passage of time. Tourists flock here to be in a land of imagination at guessing the shapes. Shiva and Parvati, a human brain are examples of such.
5. It is a whopping 150 million years old, created naturally. The only testimony of middle paleolithic culture. Archaeological and historical studies have been conducted here extensively.
6. It is very very cold even at the peak of the summer. The weather does nothing for the inside of the cave which remains cool throughout the year. Another natural miracle, this is.
7. Altitude of 1400 meters above sea level with the lovely Anantgiri mountains in which it is set.
8. Sound and light show – The APTDC has developed the site with amazing lighting inside to make the cave interiors come to life for visual pleasure. A more interactive experience is being developed to come soon.