Talaja Caves
Over thirty early Buddhist rock-cut caves carved into a small hill at Talaja. A Jain temple on the summit overlooks the Shetrunji River mouth.
The Talaja Caves were carved roughly between the 2nd century BCE and the 2nd century CE, and there are about 36 caves in total. The largest, the “Ebhal Mandap,” is a rectangular assembly hall. There are also monks' cells and a water pond, all of simple form. A Jain temple stands at the summit, about 20–30 minutes' climb, with views of the town and the river mouth. Admission is free. Located about 50 km south of Bhavnagar, the caves are often arranged together with Gopnath Beach.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Gopnath Beach
- Shatrunjaya Hill Temples, Palitana
- Shri Vishal Jain Museum
- Hastagiri Jain Tirth
- Nishkalank Mahadev Temple, Koliyak
- Gaurishankar Lake
- Victoria Park, Bhavnagar
- Nilambag Palace