Famous Caves in India

There are many caves in India that are worth exploring. Each state in the country has a certain number of caves that are specimens for history, culture and spirituality; for instance, there are caves with many legends attached to them, on the other side one can also find oodles of caves that reflect the rich culture and tradition of India. It is an eminent need for having knowledge about at least some of them. Below  are some of the best caves in India:

Andhra Pradesh-
Undavalli caves

Bihar-
Barabar Caves Oldest Rock Cut Cave of India
Lomasrishi caves
Sudama caves
Colganj Rock Cut Temples
Himachal Pradesh-
Masrur Rock Cut Temple
Karnataka-
Aihole
Badami Cave Temples
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
Nellitheertha Cave Temple
Hulimavu Shiva cave temple
Kashmir-
Amarnath
Kerala-
Kaviyoor
Trikkur Mahadeva Temple
Vizhinjam
Tuvarankad
Bhutapandi
Kottukal
Airurpara
Irunilamcode
Bharatanpara
Madhya Pradesh-
Bagh Caves
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Udaygiri Caves
Maharashtra-
Ajanta Caves- Buddhist
Aurangabad Caves- Buddhist
Bedse Caves- Buddhist
Bhaja Caves- Buddhist
Elephanta Caves – Hindu: Shiva, Brahmanical
Ellora Caves – Hindu, Buddhist, Jain
Jogeshwari Caves- Buddhist
Kanheri Caves- Buddhist
Karla Caves- Buddhist
Karli- Jain
Kailash Temple
Kondivita Caves- Buddhist
Lenyadri – Buddhist, a cave converted into Hindu
Mahakali Caves – Buddhist
Mandapeshwar Caves – Hindu
Pandavleni Caves- Buddhist
Pataleshwar, Pune
Orissa-
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

Tamil Nadu-

• Mahabalipuram
• Narthamalai
• Varaha Cave Temple
• Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple
• Kazhugumalai Cave Temple
• Thirunadhikkara Cave Temple
• Sittanavasal
• Mandagapattu (Mahendra Pallava)
• Dalavanur
• Mamandur (near Kanchi)
• Kuranganilmuttam
• Siyamangalam
• Mahendravadi (near Arakonam)
• Thirukazhukundram (on Hilltop)

Uttarakhand

• Patal Bhuvaneshwar