Chandravalli Archaeological Site & Caves, Chitradurga

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Chandravalli Archaeological Site & Caves, Chitradurga - Location details

Chandravalli Archaeological Site & Caves, Chitradurga, Archaeological Site, Chandravalli Valley, Chitradurga, Karnataka

Chandravalli Archaeological Site & Caves, Chitradurga - Food details

Mandakki Oggarane, Holige, Jolada Rotti.

Chandravalli Archaeological Site & Caves, Chitradurga - History details

Moon‑shaped valley west of Chitradurga Fort where digs (1909, 1928–29, 1947) revealed Satavahana strata and finds like Roman denarii of Augustus and a Han coin (2nd cent BC). The semilunar Ankali Mutt caves—between giant boulders—include meditation cells and a shivlinga chamber. A 345 CE Kadamba Mayurasharma inscription occurs nearby. Best post‑monsoon.