"Longest caves in plains of Indian Subcontinent" - Belum Cave, Belum Village, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
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* The location of Belum Caves is at Belum village in Kolimigundla Mandal of Kurrnool district in Andhra Pradesh state, India.
* Belum caves in Telugu language also known as Belum Guhalu is considered to be the second largest cave of
Indian subcontinent with length of 3.5 km next to 21km long Krem Um Lawan cave in Meghalaya.
* Only 2km of the Belum Cave is opened for public.
* To enter inside the cave one should be accompanied by a guide and freely wandering in the cave is strictly prohibited.
* There are three entry points to the cave out of which one is converted to a main entrance.
* The APTDC arranges excellent lighting for the caves.
* There are passages in the cave where one will have to crawl to pass by.
* There are some streams inside the cave.
* There is a chamber inside the cave where a lot of stalactites and stalagmites (horn like formation of limestone) can be seen.
* The chamber is called Kotilingalu and the entrance to chamber is called Simhadwaram.
* There is a chamber inside the cave called Saptasvarala Guha or Musical chamber where the limestone formations make metallic sounds.
* The deepest point in the cave is called Pathalaganga where a perennial stream is found.
* APTDC arranges accommodation facilities near to the cave. Other options for stay are at Anantapur.
* Best time to visit Belum Caves is during August to December between 10:00 AM -5:00 PM.
* From Bangalore people make two day trip, including other nearby places worth visiting, such as Gooty fort, Penukonda fort, Lepakshi & Ahobilam temples etc.
* There is a giant Buddha Statue near a hillock near the Belum Caves. The area of cave known as "Meditation hall" was used by Buddhist Monks.
* Only 2km of the Belum Cave is opened for public.
* To enter inside the cave one should be accompanied by a guide and freely wandering in the cave is strictly prohibited.
* There are three entry points to the cave out of which one is converted to a main entrance.
* The APTDC arranges excellent lighting for the caves.
* There are passages in the cave where one will have to crawl to pass by.
* There are some streams inside the cave.
* There is a chamber inside the cave where a lot of stalactites and stalagmites (horn like formation of limestone) can be seen.
* The chamber is called Kotilingalu and the entrance to chamber is called Simhadwaram.
* There is a chamber inside the cave called Saptasvarala Guha or Musical chamber where the limestone formations make metallic sounds.
* The deepest point in the cave is called Pathalaganga where a perennial stream is found.
* APTDC arranges accommodation facilities near to the cave. Other options for stay are at Anantapur.
* Best time to visit Belum Caves is during August to December between 10:00 AM -5:00 PM.
* From Bangalore people make two day trip, including other nearby places worth visiting, such as Gooty fort, Penukonda fort, Lepakshi & Ahobilam temples etc.
* There is a giant Buddha Statue near a hillock near the Belum Caves. The area of cave known as "Meditation hall" was used by Buddhist Monks.
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