Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves. The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, called lena or leṇa in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. The most important of this group is Ranigumpha in Udayagiri which is a double storeyed monastery. Other important caves include Hathi gumpha, Ananta gumpha, Ganesha gumpha, Jaya Vijaya gumpha, Mancapuri gumpha, Bagh gumpha and Sarpa gumpha.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves. The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, called lena or leṇa in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. The most important of this group is Ranigumpha in Udayagiri which is a double storeyed monastery. Other important caves include Hathi gumpha, Ananta gumpha, Ganesha gumpha, Jaya Vijaya gumpha, Mancapuri gumpha, Bagh gumpha and Sarpa gumpha.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd century BCE.[1] It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela.[2] Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves.[3] The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, called lena or leṇa in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. The most important of this group is Ranigumpha in Udayagiri which is a double storeyed monastery. Other important caves include Hathi gumpha, Ananta gumpha, Ganesha gumpha, Jaya Vijaya gumpha, Mancapuri gumpha, Bagh gumpha and Sarpa gumpha.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd century BCE.[1] It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela.[2] Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves.[3] The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, called lena or leṇa in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. The most important of this group is Ranigumpha in Udayagiri which is a double storeyed monastery. Other important caves include Hathi gumpha, Ananta gumpha, Ganesha gumpha, Jaya Vijaya gumpha, Mancapuri gumpha, Bagh gumpha and Sarpa gumpha.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves. The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, called lena or leṇa in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. The most important of this group is Ranigumpha in Udayagiri which is a double storeyed monastery. Other important caves include Hathi gumpha, Ananta gumpha, Ganesha gumpha, Jaya Vijaya gumpha, Mancapuri gumpha, Bagh gumpha and Sarpa gumpha.

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Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Bhubaneswar

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Bhubaneswar

5 out of 5
D/1, Dumuduma Bhubaneshwar OR
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The price is AU$111 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
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16 Feb - 17 Feb
Located in Bhubaneshwar, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Bhubaneswar is a 3-minute drive from Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves and 7 minutes from ISKCON Temple.
Room was very clean. Sheets were superb. Safe and secure place. Suggest they should provide packaged water in the room (bisleri etc). Breakfast is ok. Did not try the restaurant food. They have a bar and live music there (karaoke based) was pretty good.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Vivanta Bhubaneswar DN Square

Vivanta Bhubaneswar DN Square

5 out of 5
DN Regalia, NH16 Patrapada Bhubaneshwar Odisha
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The price is AU$157 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
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23 Feb - 24 Feb
Located in Bhubaneshwar, Vivanta Bhubaneswar DN Square is in a shopping district, within a 10-minute drive of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves and Ashokan Rock ...
We had an amazing stay . We are cyclists from Australia, cycling the world. We really like the Vivanta brand because of the exceptional hospitality. All the staff are very professional and friendly. The food was outstanding and tasty , catering for my intolerances. The gym equipment was top notch, ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Fortune Park Sishmo, Bhubaneswar - Member ITC Hotels' Group

Fortune Park Sishmo, Bhubaneswar - Member ITC Hotels' Group

4 out of 5
86/A-1 Gautam Nagar Bhubaneshwar Odisha
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The price is AU$115 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$115
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23 Feb - 24 Feb
With a stay at Fortune Park Sishmo, Bhubaneswar - Member ITC Hotels' Group in Bhubaneshwar, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Odisha State Museum and Odissi ...
Breakfast was awesome.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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