PITALKHORA CAVES
Chandikawadi, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
One of the earliest caves in Maharashtra, Pitalkhora Caves are located in Chandora hills, near Bharmarwadi village, Aurangabad district. This 3rd-Century rock-cut Buddhist cave complex is the largest group of monuments belonging to the Satavahana Dynasty. Also known as Brazen Glen, the caves are made up of fourteen rock-cut structures which have fine architectural styles and paintings. Out of these fourteen monuments, four are chaityas and the rest are viharas.
The Pitalkhora Caves dates back to the 1st century B.C. to 5th century A.D. Discovered in 1853 and lesser known as compared to Ajanta and Ellora Caves, these exquisite caves boast of beautiful inscriptions of animals and statues of soldiers. They are cut in a variety of basalt rock. However, some of them are damaged due to climatic conditions. The caves are divided into Group-I and Group-II. Cave-1 to 9 comes under Group-I and 10 to 14 come under Group-II. A flight of concrete steps has to be climbed past a beautiful waterfall which makes the sight even more fascinating.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor and go in to the caves.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 50 | 20 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 150 Foreigner Child Fee : 50
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kannad Bus Stand |
18 KM | 02435221035 |
 Hirapur Railway Station |
41 KM | 139 |
 Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport |
80 KM | 02266851010 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Chandikawadi | 23 KM |
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SHRI GRISHNESHWAR TEMPLE
This temple is built by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century
KAILASA TEMPLE
It is one of the remarkable cave temples in the world
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