Pitalkhora Cavesपितळखोरा
Among the oldest rock-cut caves in India, reached by descending into a ravine beside a waterfall.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
Marathwada
Marathwada
Best time to visit1 August to 15 November
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyModerate
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyPitalkhora, Kannad
EntryFree
About Pitalkhora Caves
Among the oldest rock-cut cave groups in India, cut into a ravine in the Satmala hills. You descend into the gorge to reach them, passing a waterfall. Weathering has damaged much, but the elephant sculptures and gateway carvings survive.
What to see and do
- Carved elephants at the cave entrance
- Descent into the ravine to reach the caves
- Waterfall beside the cave group in monsoon
- Gautala sanctuary forest around it
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