Pitalkhora Buddhist Caves - Historical landmark in Chandikawadi - Aurangabad, India

Pitalkhora Caves are an ancient buddhist site consisting of 14 rock-cut cave monuments which date back to the third century BCE, making them one of the earliest examples of Rock-cut Architecture In India. Very nice place to visit once. Not so much crowd. No . There is no need of guide you can explore by yourself. Pitalkhora is a beautiful, unexplored cave tucked amidst the Satmala Ranges of western Ghat. The caves are located in Gautala Sanctuary near Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. A 10 km road is not good from Kalimath. once you enter they have made excellent road to reach the caves. 250 steps have to be climb. There ia a beautiful waterfall, which makes the sight even more fascinating. Great place with significance in history and very close to nature. Pitalkhora Caves should definitely be on the bucket list of tourists looking for historical exploration.

Very good place, one must visit specially during the rainy season, but having own vehicle is preferable. Beautiful place, definitely. The main Chaitya, The entire cave was probably once painted. The pillars and back wall has been painted with a number of figures of Buddha on either side in standing position or seated position. The Buddha is painted with attendants on either side and is seated on lotus flowers. Evidence of the Mahayana occupation of these caves in the 6th century A.D. is provided by the paintings of the Buddha and the Bodhisattvas and by two inscriptions of the same period. A Vihara; cave no. 4, is extremely important from the architectural view point especially the evolution of the vihara which consists of a pillared central hall and there is also a suggestion of a double floor. This vihara can be entered through a couple of steps carved at the left side where on either side two dwarapalas are carved.

Historical Buddhist Caves set in a small green valley with a rivulet forming a waterfall in monsoon. There are 14 caves on either side of the rivulet facing each other. 4 of these are Chaityas and others are residential quarters of Buddhist monks. One larger caves may have been used as assembly hall. Main Chatya has pillars with paintings which are fading due to natural causes. Date of making the caves is not known and neither is the date of discovery been mentioned in the board. Entrance is free. No guide available. ASI employee helps and explains with whatever known to him. No restaurants. No drinking water available. Last stretch of approach road about 9-10 km, is in bad shape.

Great place with significance in history and very close to nature.. though the road is very bad ..once you enter they have made excellent road to reach the caves

If ur living near about aurangabad so pls must vist this place once in a lifetime and feel the nature of forest....

The Pitalkhora Caves, in the Satmala range of the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India, are an ancient Buddhist site consisting of 14 rock-cut cave monuments which date back to the third century BCE, making them one of the earliest examples of rock-cut architecture in India. Located about 40 kilometers from Ellora, the site is reached by a steep climb down a flight of concrete stairs, past a waterfall next to the caves

Amazing experience..!! Monsoon is the best time to visit

Very nice place to visit once. Not so much of crowd. No need to take guide. You can explore by yourself. Visit in October to February. Never go in monsoon it has good scenic view but very risky. If your lucky you can see some wild animals as it is in the middle of Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary. Road is very good. Visit with your friends and families then you can enjoy. Take the route of Sinner--Chandekasare--Lasurgaon--Deogaon Rangari--Galleborgaon---panpohiFata--Telwadi-- Kalimath rd to the last end with caves. Visit the Kalimath temple too. No entry fee