Kachargadh Cavesकचारगड
A vast natural cave held sacred as the origin place of the Gond people.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereGondia, Maharashtra
Vidarbha
Vidarbha
Best time to visit15 January to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyDhanegaon, Salekasa
EntryFree
About Kachargadh Caves
One of the largest natural caves in India and the most sacred site in Gond tradition, held to be where the Gond people originated. A vast tribal gathering takes place here each Magh Purnima. The approach is a forest climb.
What to see and do
- One of India’s largest natural caves
- The origin site in Gond tradition
- Magh Purnima tribal gathering
- Forest climb to reach it
- Hazra falls nearby
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
More places in Gondia
- Hazra Falls & DarekasaGondia, Maharashtra · WaterfallsA forest waterfall near Darekasa, in the same belt as the Kachargadh caves.
- Nagzira & NavegaonGondia, Maharashtra · Jungle TrailsTwo connected Vidarbha reserves with tigers and superb birding around Navegaon lake.
- Navegaon National ParkGondia, Maharashtra · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesAn 18th-century lake wrapped in national park, Vidarbha’s best waterbird site.
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