Good Time
Undavalli Caves in March
Andhra Pradesh, India
The caves stay cool but the walk from parking gets warm
Why March scores 4/5
Weather
The caves stay cool but the walk from parking gets…
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Excellent. public transport: Auto/taxi from Vijayawada. from nearest city: Vijayawada 8km (20min). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: Full Vijayawada medical infrastructure nearby.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Vijayawada hospitals — 8km
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full coverage — near Vijayawada city
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Quick visit (1 hour), Impressive reclining Vishnu, Educational multi-faith history, Close to Vijayawada, Easy access — partial stroller OK
Elevation
30m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓heritage-enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- ✗afternoon-visitors
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — perfect heritage weather |
| February | 5/5 | February morning light through the cave openings is photographer gold |
| Marchviewing | 4/5 | The caves stay cool but the walk from parking gets… |
| April | 3/5 | The cave interior is a relief but the exposed hillock… |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | July at Undavalli: 25–32°C, monsoon along the Krishna. Rock-cut caves stay dry but approach muddy — shoulder, greenest view of the riverbank. |
| August | 3/5 | The caves look magnificent against monsoon… |
| September | 4/5 | September freshness makes the heritage walk… |
| October | 5/5 | October brings Vijayawada festival energy to these ancient caves |
| November | 5/5 | November offers the most photogenic conditions year-round |
| December | 5/5 | December visitors combine Vijayawada with these 4th-century marvels |
Practical Details
How to reach
Vijayawada 8km (20min). Roads: Excellent. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Auto/taxi from Vijayawada. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
30m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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