Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Asia

Asia

The Top 20 Caves in Asia

Looking to visit a cave in Asia on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Asia’s 20

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

Sea Caves of Cape Greco

Highlight • Cave

Well-known rocky coast with caves near Kavo Greko. The bay with the crystal-clear water is a popular photo motif, even for wedding couples. However, caution is required when climbing, as …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Royal Tombs of Petra

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive royal tombs in ancient caves.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Tombs of the Kings

Highlight • Historical Site

A visit in the late afternoon is highly recommended. Then the sun is in the west and is warm in tone. And: when the park closes (at 5 p.m. in …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Khao Sok National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can go hiking in the jungle all day for 200 baht.
There is a small "restaurant" at the end of the passable path. There you can fill up your provisions at the usual prices.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Batu Caves Temple Complex

Highlight • Cave

One of Malaysia’s national treasures and holiest Hindu sites, this complex of giant limestone caves, just 13km north of KL, houses temples that have been drawing pilgrims for more than 120 years.

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

David Gareja Lavra Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

Impressive monastery complex in the border region of Georgia.
The journey from Tbilisi is relatively relaxed by bus and tour guides.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Dambulla Cave Temple Complex

Highlight • Religious Site

You can walk from the golden temple directly to the cave temple. As a tourist, you have to walk right down to buy tickets at the ticket counter. It is …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Vardzia Cave Monastery

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

This impressive cave town was carved into a 500m high rock face in the 12th century. The builders drove deep caves into the rock, which were connected by tunnels, stairs, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Ruins of the Ancient City of Syedra

Highlight • Historical Site

Syedra (griechisch: Σύεδρα) war eine antike Stadt im „Rauhen“ Kilikien (Kilikia Tracheia) an der Südküste Kleinasiens, 18 Kilometer südöstlich von Alanya, 24 Kilometer nordwestlich von Selinus, dem heutigen Gazipaşa in der Türkei; heute Asar Tepe.

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Grotto of the Nativity

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is very impressive, but unfortunately also completely overcrowded, which means that unfortunately you cannot see all the wonderful things in peace.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures in Asia

Nature at its best – hiking holidays in Taiwan

Collection by

Taiwan Urlaub

Triathlon 360 – my journey around the world

Collection by

Jonas Deichmann

An unforeseen incredible journey – cycling from India to Nepal

Cycling Collection by

Robin Patijn - Farawayistan

The Pamir Highway – Dushanbe to Osh via the Wakhan Valley

Cycling Collection by

Robin Patijn - Farawayistan

Annapurna Circuit in Nepal – Bikepacking the roof of the world

Mountain Biking Collection by

Robin Patijn - Farawayistan

On the crossroads of civilisation – Georgia, mountains to coast

Cycling Collection by

Manivelle

Jordan Trail Region 7 — an immersive 5-day hike from Petra to Wadi Rum

Hiking Collection by

Visit Jordan

Annapurna Circuit – History and culture at high altitude in Nepal

Hiking Collection by

Andrea Alessandrini 'Travelsbeer'

Most popular attractions in Asia

Places to see

Natural Monuments

Mountain Peaks

Waterfalls

Castles

Lakes

Canyons

Mountain passes

Huts

Bike Parks

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Discover more caves in Asia region by region:

Georgia Jordan Thailand Vietnam Turkey Japan Cyprus Laos Israel South Korea China Armenia Sri Lanka Russia Nepal

The Top 20 Caves in Asia

Sea Caves of Cape Greco

Royal Tombs of Petra

Tombs of the Kings

Khao Sok National Park

Batu Caves Temple Complex

David Gareja Lavra Monastery

Dambulla Cave Temple Complex

Vardzia Cave Monastery

Ruins of the Ancient City of Syedra

Grotto of the Nativity

Other adventures in Asia

Most popular attractions in Asia

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️