These are the twin hills 7 Kms from Bhubaneshwar. The 135 ft high Udaygiri and 118 ft high Khandagiri hills have ancient caves. Khandagiri means "Broken Hill" and Udaygiri means "Hill of the Sunrise." The caves on the two low hills of Udaygiri and Khandagiri give ample proof of Jain and Buddhist occupation. This served as the site of an ancient Jain monastery, which was carved into cave like chambers in the face of the hill. The twin hills of Kumargiri and Kumarigiri known as Khandagiri and Udaygiri contain varieties of rock-cut caves. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, some of the caves have beautiful carvings. The Rani Gumpha (Queen's Cave) - one of the largest and double-storied is ornately embellished with beautiful carvings. In the Hati Gumpha (Elephant Cave), King Kharavela carved out the chronicles of his reign. It is a magnificent specimen of Pali records so far found in India.
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Garo Hills is a famous hill range in Meghalaya. It is one among the well-known tourist attractions in the state that are visited by the tourists on a large scale. These hills form a major part of the Garo-Khasi Hills in Meghalaya and are not less than a haven for nature enthusiasts. They Are Known For:-1) Garo Hills is like a painting of the Mother Nature on a canvas. The entire landscape with lush green vegetation is truly a feast for the eyes. 2) These hills are the habitat for the Garo tribals. 3) Apart from the tribal people, these hills serve as a residence to a variety of animals and birds as well. The animals like the deer, rabbit, monkey etc. and the birds like the kingfisher, hummingbird, hawk, white pigeon etc. 4) These hills are seen as a perfect spot for many trekkers as well. The trek lovers from different places visit Garo Hills and experience the thrill of trekking. 5) People can also enjoy camping in these hills. Spending a night under the starry sky is an experience in itself. Best Time To Visit:- Garo Hills is a well-known attraction in Meghalaya and draw millions of domestic as well as international tourists. These hills can be visited throughout the year, excluding the monsoons. During monsoons, the weather conditions aren’t favorable for any activity. Reaching There:- Garo Hills are a major tourist attraction and are visited on a large scale. This hill range is well-connected via roadways. The local jeeps ply to the nearest village in plenty and from there, a short trek can be relished. Nearest Railway Station:- Shillong Railway StationNearest Airport:- Guwahati Airport
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If u r a nature passionate lover, then plan to go. It is an adventure journey rather than a tour. Roads are almost dusty and full of potholes. SUV are preferably suitable. No shops, hotels or any help in 30km distance around the place. Preferably try to reach from palasa side through kainpur . It is easier than patrapur side. But what made me so lovable is its loneliness, Virgin nature, silent roads, tall unimaginable mountains touching the blue horizon, small water falls and above all the innocent tribal huts. The silent breeze will shout at ur egoes, the great mountains will take away ur tiredness of journey. U will definitely forget the bad roads and hunger pangs once u reach the blue skies of mahendragiri. Try once , u may fall thousand times on road but nature will sooth ur injuries once u reach there. Best of luck for a forbidden journey yet a dreamy and steamy mountains of odisha.
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