Rivona Cavesरिवोना गुफाएं
Quiet rock-cut caves of Buddhist origin in a Sanguem village.
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Western Ghats and wildlife
Western Ghats and wildlife
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height60 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyMargao, Sanguem
EntryFree
About Rivona Caves
A cluster of rock-cut cells of Buddhist origin at Rivona in Sanguem, later used by Hindu ascetics and known locally as the Pandava caves. They are carved into laterite at the end of a village path, and a few cells hold simple shrines. The site gets very few visitors and has no facilities, so a local to guide you helps. Mind the slippery rock and any wasps' nests in the cells.
What to see and do
- Rock-cut cells in laterite
- Early Buddhist origins
- Simple village shrines
- Few visitors
- Pair with Salaulim Dam
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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