Goa

Goa is widely regarded as one of the most idyllic places to visit in all of India, if not Asia. Yet there is far more to this southwestern state than its beautiful beaches. Like the rest of India, it has many incredible heritage sites. One of these is the Arvalem Caves, also known as the Pandava Caves, named for the five Pandava brothers who are central characters in the Indian epic Mahabharata who, according to tradition, sought sanctuary in the caves during their exile. This series of ancient rock-cut caves remain somewhat mysterious. History of the Arvalem Caves Although there is no firm agreement on who created the caves, it appears that the caves were used by Buddhist monks as