Sacred Cave Temples Around the World
5 remarkable cave temples revered by believers and admired by travelers.
This guide lists 5 sacred sites in the world's cave temples , connected to 3 spiritual traditions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Chinese folk religion. 2 of them belong to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in the world's cave temples
Ajanta Caves
Explore the Ajanta Caves, rock cut Buddhist monasteries with some of the finest ancient paintings in Asia, plus tickets, closures and travel tips.
Batu Caves
Visit Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur, a Hindu cave temple to Lord Murugan with a giant golden statue and 272 rainbow steps, famous for Thaipusam.
Mogao Caves
Visit the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang, a Silk Road treasury of Buddhist murals and statues spanning a thousand years, with timed tours for travelers.
Perfume Pagoda
Join the spring pilgrimage to the Perfume Pagoda near Hanoi, a Buddhist cave shrine in limestone hills reached by rowing boat along the Yen stream.
Vaishno Devi Temple
Trek to the Vaishno Devi cave shrine above Katra in the Trikuta Hills, a top Hindu pilgrimage in India, with route, registration and travel tips.