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Chandravalli, a cave temple located near 3 Kms from Chitradurga (around 200 Kms from Bengaluru), while driving back from Hampi we stopped to visit this place.   Initially we thought of visiting Chitradurga fort, but keeping time constraints in mind we stopped at this beautiful place. There is enough parking place near the entrance.   Once we enter the primacies it will welcome us with a beautiful lake.   One should walk around 500 Mts to reach the temple from entrance.   It will take close to 1 hour to explore this place (depending on the guide a s well)   About Chandravalli Caves: This temple is located in the midst of three hills, Chitradurga, Cholagudda and Kirubana­kallu. The cave is located between two giant monolithic rocks. The cave is also known as the Ankali Mutt.   Chandravalli was once known as Chandanavati, which means "in the shape of the moon". The earthen pots, coins, bowls and other items found here cast a light on the place's rich history. ...