Belum Caves
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Belum Caves is one of the largest and longest cave systems in India, known for its extensive underground passages, unique limestone formations, and historical Buddhist relics.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cave system
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karst cave ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| access | road connectivity from nearby towns ⓘ |
| category |
Caves of Andhra Pradesh
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Limestone caves ⓘ Tourist attractions in Nandyal district ⓘ |
| climate | humid interior ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| discoveredBy | local villagers ⓘ |
| exploredBy | German speleologists ⓘ |
| geologicalFormation | limestone ⓘ |
| governingBody | Government of Andhra Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasEntrance | man-made entrance with steps ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
pit caves
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rock formations resembling sculptures ⓘ underground water passages ⓘ |
| hasLighting | artificial illumination for tourists ⓘ |
| hasNearbyMonument | large Buddha statue near entrance ⓘ |
| hasSection |
Dhyan Mandir
NERFINISHED
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Kotilingalu Chamber NERFINISHED ⓘ Meditation Hall ⓘ Patalaganga NERFINISHED ⓘ Saptasvarala Guha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasWalkways | constructed pathways for visitors ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | protected site ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Buddhist relics
ⓘ
large caverns ⓘ long underground passages ⓘ sinkholes ⓘ speleothems ⓘ stalactite formations ⓘ stalagmite formations ⓘ |
| length | more than 3 kilometers explored ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Andhra Pradesh
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Nandyal district NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Belum Village
NERFINISHED
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Gandikota NERFINISHED ⓘ Kolimigundla Mandal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ranking |
one of the longest caves in India
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second longest cave system in the Indian subcontinent ⓘ |
| stateProtectedMonumentOf | Andhra Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| temperature | relatively constant throughout the year ⓘ |
| tourismActivity |
guided tours
ⓘ
sightseeing ⓘ |
| touristDevelopment | Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedInPastBy |
Buddhist monks
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Jain monks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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