Caves & Canyons
Adventure
Limestone systems, lava tubes and the gorges cut through the Deccan.
5 places
Wayanad
Edakkal Caves
Two natural stone caves on Ambukuthi Hill housing rare, multi-century old Neolithic rock carvings and petroglyphs.
Cherrapunji & Living Root Bridges
Mawsmai Cave
A historic, well-lit natural limestone cave complex near the town, popular for exploring complex stalactite and stalagmite columns.
Lonavala & Khandala
Karla Caves
Ancient 2nd-century BCE Buddhist caves housing a colossal rock chaitya prayer hall with masterfully preserved original timber rib arches.
Mawsynram & Nongriat Root Bridges
Mawsynram Caves
Limestone caves near the world's wettest village.
Gandikota
Gandikota Gorge
The dramatic Pennar River canyon through red sandstone cliffs.