Lenyadri Caves are also referred to as Ganesh Lena and consists of nearly 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves out of which twenty-six caves are numbered individually. Cave 7 which was a Buddhist Vihara originally has been transformed into a Hindu temple that has been dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The layout of the caves is pretty similar in pattern and shape and usually has either one or two sides consisting of long benches for the usage of the occupants. The Lenyadri Caves can be reached upon climbing 283 stone-cut steps that have been arranged in 10 flights and were constructed around the 19th century. The caves have preserved traces of inscriptions and ancient cave paintings.

• Get there on foot