
Kailash & Dandak Caves
Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India
Two more Kanger Valley limestone caves — Kailash's echoing 'musical' stalactites and Dandak's grand formations, opened seasonally with forest guides.
Why visit: Bastar's lesser-known caverns, for the true spelunker.
- ›Kailash musical stalactites
- ›Dandak formations
- ›Guided caving
- ›Kutumsar combo
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Best time
Nov–Jun
Entry fee
₹50–150 + guide
Est. budget
₹300–800
Duration
Half day
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