ABOUT THE
Attraction
A group of 62 rock-cut cave shelters on the Sana hill in Gujarat's Amreli district, is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Carved out of soft rock and scattered at different levels, the 2nd century BC caves have unique architecture. The most interesting are ornately carved stupas and chaityas, rock-cut pillows and benches. Some of the caves also have a dome and pillared hall. It is believed that these are among the earliest Buddhist caves found in western India. The largest cave, Cave 2, is approximately 21 m in depth and has a width of 18.3 m. The layout of Cave 48 is very different from the rest, as it contains two halls of different dimensions with benches around their perimeter. Frome here, Junagadh is 76 km away.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Vadnagar
Mentioned in the writings of the great Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang, Vadnagar, located in north Gujarat, was an ancient flourishing Buddhist town.
Khambhalida Caves
Buddhist caves, dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD, carved out of limestone rocks.
Kadia Dungar Caves
A complex of seven rock-cut caves are located at Kadia Dungar near Zazpor village in Bharuch district of Gujarat. Said to be of the Kshatrap age, they are dated between the 1st and 2nd century AD.