Bedse Cavesबेडसे लेणी
Karla's quiet cousin, same era, a tenth of the crowd, twice the atmosphere.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Kind of placeCaves, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit1 July to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height600 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyBedse village, Kamshet
EntryFree
About Bedse Caves
Same era and same craftsmanship as Karla, with a fraction of the visitors. The chaitya's pillars are topped with unusual animal-and-rider capitals. If Karla feels like a temple fair, Bedse feels like an archaeological site you have to yourself.
What to see and do
- Chaitya hall with animal-rider pillar capitals
- Vihara with an unusual apsidal plan
- Near-total quiet
- Views over the Pawna valley
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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