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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Trident, Bhubaneswar

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"Excellent staff and very welcoming. Particular mention to Suraj and Tvisha in restaurant, and to bar staff. Excellent property and highly clean and smelling fresh."

Treebo Airport Inn

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, the bathroom design is not practical. When showering, the whole room is flooded. During my eight nights stay I had only two mornings of hot water. The (free) breakfast is very basic but suffcient. I have given four stars because of the staff which is very friendly and helpful."

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Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Bhubaneswar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves. Other good choices within a few miles include Fortune Park Sishmo, Bhubaneswar - Member ITC Hotels' Group and Vivanta Bhubaneswar DN Square.

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You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Odisha State Museum, Museum of Tribal Arts & Artefacts, or Regional Science Centre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Bindu Sagar, Buddha Jayanti Park, and Ekamra Kanan. Create some family memories at Ashokan Rock Edict and Qadam-I-Rasool.

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