Siddhachal Caves
सिद्धाचल गुफाएँ
Jain rock-cut carvings from the 15th century in the Urvai Valley on the west slope of the fort, featuring the tallest image, of the first Tirthankara, at nearly 17 m.
The Siddhachal Caves lie in the Urvai Valley on the west side of Gwalior Fort. They were carved in the 15th century under the Tomar dynasty, and dozens of standing and seated Jain Tirthankara images line the cliff face. The standing figure of the first Tirthankara, Adinatha, stands about 17 m tall and is one of the largest Jain sculptures in India. Some of the images were damaged during the Mughal period. You can see the caves from the road as you drive up to the fort via Urvai Gate. Entry is free.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Teli ka Mandir
- Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor Sahib
- Sas-Bahu Temples
- Gwalior Fort
- Man Mandir Palace
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Gopachal Parvat
- Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum