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Sight Address : Bedsa Caves is located at bedsa viiage. 15 kms to the South of Kamshet railway station. Edit

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Bedsa is this interior village is situated near Kamshet Railway Station next to which the New Pune Bombay Express highway is being constructed with the cave located on a stiff hill. Though smaller in size the shrine is very attractive. With breath taking scenery one cannot help but appreciate the spot chosen by Buddhist monks.
With a huge chaitya and one big vihara, there are also numerous small resting chambers or cells for monks that were chiseled out here. The ornamentation on the façade is made up of miniature rails and repetition of window fronts or facades with a number of water cisterns in front of the Chaitya with one of the inscriptions belonging to Mandavi princess Samadinaka who got this facility made for monks and Buddhist devotees.

Bedsa Caves

HistoryEdit

Bedsa Caves history can be traced back up to 1st century BC. There are two main caves. The best known cave is the chaitya (prayer hall) with comparatively large stupa, the other cave is monastery – vihara. Both the caves contain some carvings although are less ornate than later caves. Both caves are facing eastwards so it is recommended to visit the caves early morning, as in sunlight the beauty of carvings is enhanced. There is also a small “Stupa” outside to the right of the main caves. Small Waterfall created by rain at Bedse Caves. Until around 1861 the caves were regularly maintained – even painted. These works were ordered by local authorities in order to please British officers who often visited caves. This has caused loss of the remnants of plaster with murals on it.

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The Best time to visit Bedse Caves is the rainy season as the hills are filled with lush greenery during that time. Also many small waterfalls are created that can only be enjoyed during the rainy season.

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Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

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1 to 2 hours.

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Bus : Bedsa is 114 kms. from Mumbai and 56 Kms from Pune on Mumbai – Pune road. State Transport buses ply from Mumbai, Pune to Lonavala and from Lonavala to Bedsa.

Train : Nearest railhead is Kamshet, 4 Kms. on Central Railway but the more convenient railhead is Lonavala, 10 Kms

Air : Nearest airport is Pune, 56 Kms.

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