Fair
Belum Caves in May
Andhra Pradesh, India
Summer visitors discover why these caves were ancient shelters — natural cooling
Why May scores 3/5
Weather
Hot surface, cool caves
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good state roads. public transport: Buses from Tadipatri/Kurnool. Auto to caves.. from nearest city: Kurnool 100km (2h), Kadapa 100km (2h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Basic first-aid at cave entrance. Nearest hospital Tadipatri (30km).. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Tadipatri — 30km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Coverage at entrance. No signal inside caves (underground).
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Fascinating cave exploration, Naturally cool at 25°C, Well-lit tourist section, Educational geology, Year-round attraction
Elevation
300m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓cave-enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- ✗families-with-long-drives
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — pleasant surface, cool caves |
| February | 5/5 | February is ideal — comfortable above and below ground |
| March | 4/5 | Caves stay cool regardless — it is the drive that gets… |
| April | 3/5 | Hot surface, cool caves |
| Mayviewing | 3/5 | Hot surface, cool caves |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon — caves may flood partially |
| July | 3/5 | The Pataalaganga chamber lives up to its name — underground river… |
| August | 3/5 | August shows the caves at their most dynamic — water… |
| September | 4/5 | September reopens the full 1.5km route — fresh air and dry… |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — all chambers open |
| November | 5/5 | November is the sweet spot — comfortable drive and full cave access |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — holiday visits |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kurnool 100km (2h), Kadapa 100km (2h). Roads: Good state roads. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Tadipatri/Kurnool. Auto to caves.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
300m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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