Kolvi Cavesकोलवी गुफाएं
The main Buddhist cave group in Rajasthan, 5th century, on a laterite hill nobody drives to.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereJhalawar, Rajasthan
Hadoti
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Kind of placeCaves, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyKolvi, Dag
EntryFree · ASI site
About Kolvi Caves
Some fifty Buddhist caves cut into a laterite hill in the south of the district, dated to about the 5th century, with monastic cells, chaitya halls, rock-cut stupas and a large seated Buddha. Two smaller groups at Vinayaka and Hathiagaur lie nearby. It is a long drive south from Jhalawar and the site is unstaffed, but it is the main Buddhist rock-cut group in Rajasthan.
What to see and do
- Rock-cut stupas and chaitya halls
- The seated colossal Buddha
- Monastic cells on two levels
- Vinayaka and Hathiagaur caves 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
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