Gandharpale Cavesगांधारपाले लेणी
Thirty Buddhist caves on the Mumbai-Goa highway that almost everyone drives straight past.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRaigad, Maharashtra
Konkan & Raigad
Konkan & Raigad
Kind of placeCaves, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height100 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyMahad, Mahad
EntryFree
About Gandharpale Caves
About thirty Buddhist caves cut into a hillside directly beside the Mumbai-Goa highway at Mahad, thousands of people drive past every day without stopping. Some caves retain carved facades and a stupa.
What to see and do
- Around 30 rock-cut caves
- Carved stupa and chaitya remains
- Right on the Mumbai-Goa highway
- Combines easily with Raigad fort
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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