Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar · Closed now

33 caves carved as Jain monastic retreats more than two thousand years ago, with inscriptions and early sculpture on their walls.

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AddressKhandagiri Road

Managed byArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Today's hoursOpen today 8 AM - 5 PM

Tickets fromFrom ₹10

TypeArchaeological Site

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Two adjacent limestone hills honey-combed with 33 caves carved out between the 2nd and 1st century BCE as Jain monastic retreats, with inscriptions and carvings showing early Indian sculptural style.

Did you know? Khandagiri Cave 17 includes a famous inscription describing the "Hathigumpha" or "elephant cave," possibly referring to an elephant captured by a Mauryan emperor, making it one of the few caves with a royal seal of authenticity.

Opening hours

Mon-Sun

8 AM - 5 PM

Tickets

Adult Indian

₹25

Kids/Students Indian

₹10

Senior Citizen

₹200