Kondana Caves

#724 among destinations in India

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

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The Kondana Caves are located in the small village of Kondana, 33 km north of Lonavala and 16 km northwest of Karla Caves. This cave group has 16 Buddhist caves. The caves were excavated in first century B.C. The construction on wooden pattern is notable. One can reach the cave by descending from Rajmachi village. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 18°29'32"N, 73°13'24"E

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MaharashtraIndia

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Kondana Caves – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ballaleshwar Pali, Surgad.

3 miN
Temple
Ballaleshwar Pali
77 min walk • Ballaleshwar temple is one of the eight temples of Lord Ganesha. Among Ganesha temples, Ballaleshwar is the only incarnation of Ganesha that is known by his devotee's name. It is located in the village of Pali which is at a distance of 28 km from Roha in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India.
2.7 miS
Forts and castles
Surgad
69 min walk • Surgad, is a hill fort located in a spur, fragmented from the Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra. The fort is situated near Roha, next to the village of Gherasurgad in the Raigad district.