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by Madhav Srinivasan on Dec 07, 2011
Udaygiri caves are a group of archaeological caves near the city of Vidisha, which was the provincial capital of Gupta Empire. The site is located in the Vidisha district in the state of Madhya Pradesh under the maintenance and guidance of ASI .
History
The history of Udayagiri is quite latest as not much of it is known before the 14th century. The city was the capital of Langula Gajapati, who was the chief of the Gajapatis of Orissa. In the year 1512, the town came under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya, the ruler of the Vijayanagar dynasty. During his reign the entire city was fortified with walls all around.
The fall of Vijayanagar Empire paved way for the Golconda rulers, under the leadership of Sultan Abdullah, who built two mosques and a garden here. The city further went to the control of the Nawabs of Arcot, who ruled here till 1839.
Travel within city
Udayagiri is a famous tourist destination located in the state of Orissa and getting around Udayagiri is not a problem at all. Due to its proximity to the state capital of
Bhubaneshwar, Udayagiri has a lot of transport options mainly in the form of buses, auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws.
Bus
You can opt for buses to travel within Udayagiri as these are the most preferred mode of travel. By taking a bus to Udayagiri, you can travel in the cheapest and most efficient mode possible. Buses to Udayagiri are available regularly from the bus terminus is Bhubaneshwar, and bus charges normally range around Rs 4 to 20. Only semi deluxe buses are available to Udayagiri, so people who are ready to travel in any class of travel can opt for this mode.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are available in Udayagiri for tourists to roam around the region. Auto rickshaws in Udayagiri do not run on meter and it is always better to negotiate or fix up a particular fare before opting for travel through auto rickshaws. You will need to shell out around Rs 15 to 50 in order to travel within the region. Auto rickshaws are the best mode of travel at night, with no extra charges applied.
Cycle Rickshaw
Cycle rickshaws are an extremely slow mode of transport that you can opt for if you’re in no hurry. They are quite cheap and charges range around Rs 10 to 20.
