Khapra Kodiya Caves
ખાપરા કોડિયાની ગુફાઓ
Junagadh's oldest cave complex, carved around the 3rd to 2nd centuries BCE as rainy-season residences for Buddhist monks.
Khapra Kodiya Caves lie north of Uparkot Fort. They were carved around the 3rd to 2nd centuries BCE and are the earliest Buddhist caves in Junagadh. Their structure is simple, dominated by rock-cut monks' cells and water channels. The caves were later abandoned due to water seepage, and today they are in fair condition, suitable for visitors interested in Buddhist archaeology. It is about a 10-minute walk from Uparkot Fort and can be visited together with the Bava Pyara Caves.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Uparkot Buddhist Caves
- Adi Kadi Vav
- Navghan Kuvo
- Uparkot Fort
- Mahabat Maqbara
- Ashokan Rock Edicts
- Sakkarbaug Zoo
- Damodar Kund