Wai Caves

The archaeological site contains nine rock-cut caves featuring monasteries, prayer halls, and water tanks carved into the hillside near Lonara village.

Dating back to the first century BCE, these caves demonstrate the architectural development of Buddhist religious structures during India's ancient period.

The caves include both chaitya halls for prayer and viharas for monastic residence, with one stupa later converted into a Shiva temple.

Visitors need to park at the base of the hill and walk approximately two kilometers on hiking trails to reach the cave entrances.

The third cave stands out as the largest in the complex, containing five monasteries and four distinct wall sculptures on its right side.

GPS coordinates: 17.99739,73.86243

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:04