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Situated at around 90 Km from the City by road, Borra caves at the Anantagiri Mandal are one of the best places to visit in Vizag. Borra Caves can also be reached from Araku Valley. It's a 29 Km journey on road from Araku Valley. Rock at Borra Caves date back to a million years. The Scenic splendor is all visible right from your train journey. Situated at 1400 m above sea level, Borra Caves were discovered by William King George of the Geological Survey of India in the year 1807. Gosthani River, which originates above the lime stone foundations, is given the legendary name 'GOSTHANI' as it resembles the udder of a Cow while flowing out of the caves.
Deep in the caves, a Shivalingam and an idol of a Com (Kamadhenu) can be found. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation colorfully illuminates the caves with electricity. There are mica mines in and around Borra village and it is believed that there are immense possibilities of mining precious stones like rubies here. A big project known as the Thalipudi Reservoir scheme is being constructed at cost of Rs 4.5 crore across the river Gosthami at Thatipudi.
