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Places of Historic Interest

Bedse Caves

Bedse caves

Bedse caves are also popularly called Bedsa caves. Dating back to the 1st century B.C., these caves are probably among the oldest of cave monuments in India and the world.

These caves are less crowded at any point of time as not many people are even aware of its existence. However, the beautiful caves are worth a one-time visit and are also good from trekking point of view.

You may reach Bedse from Pune via Kamshet. Another route is by taking the NH4 highway or an alternate one via Paud and Pawananagar. It is located about 8-10 kms south of Rautwadi while going towards river Pawana near Kamshet.

There are two main caves here that have entrances facing the east. Hence a visit in the early morning to see the glory of the cave carvings in the sunrise is very much recommended.

The main cave is the prayer hall or Chaitya and has a beautiful Stupa. Carvings are present in both the caves though not all of them are visible properly. These caves are also in need of maintenance.

An interesting anecdote about this place is always part of the folklore. It is said that the carvings in the caves and the Stupas here were in very good condition till the year 1861. Around this time, a British officer who had heard about these caves planned a visit here. A local officer, in charge of the travel arrangements, promptly employed labour to clean and paint the walls of the caves to prepare for the British Officer’s visit thereby proving futile the sole reason for the foreigner’s trip.

Bedse caves along with those in Karla and Bhaje form the trilogy of caves in the Mawal Region of Maharashtra, something that one should not miss out on.

You may avail of ST buses or other forms of transport from Shivajinagar or Pune station.