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Mogalrajapuram Caves, India: what it is and when to go
Mogalrajapuram Caves is a 7th century cave temples in Vijayawada in India. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- 7th century cave temples in Vijayawada · Nature
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- MAA Chennai, 395 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 16.50616, 80.64707
What it is and where
Mogalrajapuram Caves is a 7th century cave temples in Vijayawada in India. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Vijayawada, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 2.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 16.50616, 80.64707; the nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA, Chennai), 395 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mogalrajapuram Caves is October to March.
- JanBest time11:07
- FebBest time11:28
- MarBest time11:53
- AprPossible12:23
- MayBetter not12:46
- JunBetter not12:59
- JulBetter not12:54
- AugBetter not12:33
- SepPossible12:05
- OctBest time11:37
- NovBest time11:13
- DecBest time11:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bapu Museum, VijayawadaIndian Victorian-built museum of archaeology in Andhra Pradesh2.1 km
- Akkanna Madanna Caves7th-century rock-cut Hindu cave temples in Vijayawada4.4 km
- Ambedhkar statueObservatory4.6 km
- Undavalli CavesRock-cut caves in Undavalli village, Guntur district7.1 km
- Hindustan cocola beverages pvt. ltdBrewery12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: Nature
- Kangchenjunga: third highest mountain in the world, in Nepal and India
- Kaziranga National Park: national park in the state of Assam, India
- Nalanda mahavihara: ancient Hindu-Buddhist monastery in present-day Bihar, India
- Nanda Devi: second highest mountain in India
- Sundarbans National Park: National Park, Tiger Reserve, and Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, India
- Chitwan National Park: national park of Nepal
Every India place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mogalrajapuram Caves?
It is a 7th century cave temples in Vijayawada in India. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mogalrajapuram Caves?
October to March. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01.
How do you get to Mogalrajapuram Caves?
The nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 395 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bapu Museum, Vijayawada, Akkanna Madanna Caves, Ambedhkar statue. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Vijayawada6 places to see in and around Vijayawada, India: Undavalli Caves, Bapu Museum, Vijayawada, Mogalrajapuram Caves. Best time: October to March.
- Nature561 places for nature in India, from Kangchenjunga to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndiaBefore travelling to India: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, applied for online on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mogalrajapuram Caves on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.