Kondana Cavesकोंडाणे लेणी
1st-century BCE caves with a waterfall crashing right beside the chaitya facade.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRaigad, Maharashtra
Konkan & Raigad
Konkan & Raigad
Best time to visit15 July to 15 October
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyEasy
Height400 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyKondivade, Karjat
EntryFree
About Kondana Caves
A set of 1st-century-BCE Buddhist caves with a waterfall crashing down right beside the chaitya facade in monsoon, an unusually photogenic combination. It also serves as the base for the Rajmachi climb from the Karjat side.
What to see and do
- Chaitya hall facade beside the waterfall
- Carved vihara cells and pillars
- Monsoon waterfall pool
- Base point for the Rajmachi trek
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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