Kondana Caves

The Kondana Caves consist of 16 rock-cut chambers carved into basalt cliffs, featuring meditation halls, living quarters, and ornate architectural details throughout the structure.

These caves, dating from the first century BCE, served as monsoon shelters and spiritual centers for Buddhist monks during the Satavahana dynasty period.

Inside Cave No.1, Sanskrit inscriptions and detailed stone carvings demonstrate the Buddhist architectural traditions, including a central stupa measuring 9.5 feet in diameter.

The caves require a descent from Rajmachi village through forest paths, located 33 kilometers north of Lonavala and 16 kilometers northwest of Karla Caves.

The octagonal pillars in Cave No.2 create separate spaces for monks, with three wide entrance doors leading into a hall measuring 23 feet wide by 29 feet deep.

Location: Raigad district

GPS coordinates: 18.83972,73.38444

Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:19