Bedse Caves
बेडसे लेणी
Buddhist rock-cut caves from the 1st century BCE. The bell-shaped capitals and animal carvings on the porch of the chaitya hall are exquisite, and visitors are few.
Bedse Caves are on a hillside about 12 km east of Karla. They are modest in size, but the four octagonal giant pillars at the front porch of the main chaitya hall are topped with carvings of horses, elephants, bulls and riders, as fine as those at Karla. Inside the cave are rock-carved stupas, and beside it is a monks' cell with a small chamber at the back. The climb involves about 400 steps. Far fewer visitors come here than to Karla and Bhaja, and the surroundings are peaceful. The entry ticket costs about 25 rupees, making it suitable for travellers interested in Buddhist art.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Visapur Fort
- Bhaja Caves
- Lohagad
- Pawna Lake
- Karla Caves
- Tikona Fort
- Shree Narayani Dham Temple
- Tungarli Lake