ABOUT THE
Attraction
Also known as Bedsa, these caves are said to be almost 2,300 years old and were supposed to have been used by Buddhist monks as shelter during the rainy season. Considered to be among the oldest caves in the region, the complex primarily includes two caves with numerous rock-cut beds. Legends say these caves were turned into shelters by king Ashoka. Pilgrims also visit the nearby Bhaja and Karla caves.
These caves are located 40 km from Pune.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Kanheri
Carved out of comparatively soft basalt rock in the Sihaychal range of mountains on the outskirts of Mumbai, these 12 rock-cut Buddhist shrines with 109 special entrances are one of the oldest caves in the country.
Pitalkhora Caves
14 caves at Pitalkhora date back to the 3rd century BC, making them the earliest forms of rock architecture in the country.
Ajanta Caves
32 caves of Ajanta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are some of the most important monuments of Buddhist history.