When to go
- Time of day
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Historical PlaceBuddhist caves
Khambhalida Caves
Buddhist caves near Rajkot, thought to be 4th century, with carved Bodhisattvas
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01 — The story
The story
Khambhalida Caves are a group of Buddhist caves near Rajkot, generally dated to around the 4th century AD. Monks once used them as a secluded retreat for meditation and study, and the trees and hills around them still keep the setting quiet.
The central cave is the best known, with detailed carvings of Bodhisattvas that show the skill of the craftsmen who cut them. Other shrines carry figures of deities and symbolic images linked to Buddhist ideas of compassion and enlightenment. The caves are a short drive from Gondal, home of the Naulakha Palace, and from the Hingolgadh sanctuary.
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02 — About
About Khambhalida Caves
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03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest railway station: Rajkot Junction Railway Station.
Where it is
Rajkot, Gujarat
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