Shirwal Caves Sept_2020

We Trekking Paltan Pune group visited the Shirval Caves in Sept 2020

How to Reach : It is about 50 km from Pune. Shirval is situated on Pune Satara Road. After Neera River bridge there is Shirval MIDC. Take a second right turn to MIDC and keep an eye on the tall Chimney. ( Google Map Link -https://goo.gl/maps/PtYHJC8jauqpFSZ16) 

At the end of the MIDC you will find an open space and rough road. you can go ahead till the base of the caves but in the rainy season see the road condition and decide. 

There is no food and water available near caves. So better you carry from Shirval highway. 

Walk for 20-30 mins to reach the caves. road is clearly visible. 

Better to go in groups because the place looks lonely

Caves visible from a distance 

The ascend is gentle and easy.

Stup and Lord Shiva 

There are only 6-7 caves are there. Not much sculpture is there. It looks like incomplete work.

20-30 minuets are sufficient to explore the caves. 

View from the caves 

After watching caves, we went on the top of the cave hills. The view is very beautiful from here. 

Neera bridge on NH48

River Neera and Gunjavani Confluence 

Lunch with from left Khandu Dayal Dr. Sandip Patil, Pratham Patil, Pradeep Patil, Dnyaneshwar Arne, Sanjay Deshamukhe 

Bedse Caves

 Bedse Caves बेडसे लेणी

About Caves :These are Buddhist caves. Smaller in size. Less crowded. Not so known and famous. Peaceful atmosphere. Chaitya, Vihar and Stupas are beautifully carved in the caves. 

Visiting Time : 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

How to Reach :  

About 65 km from Pune. Travel time approx. 90 mins.

By road - Pune - Go on Bangalore - Mumbai Old Highway - Proceed to Mumbai direction - Dehuroad - Talegaon - Vadgaon - Kamshet - 55 k.m. - Take left turn to Pawna (dam) nagar  road - small ghat - cross express way by over bridge - Bedse village - take right turn through village - Kaccha road to caves - this road is narrow and rough - Park vehicle here.

Same road further goes to Pawna dam, Lohgad to Lonavla.

Parking : 

There is no paved parking here, but place for is there for parking.

Food & Stay : 
There is home-stays at nearby villages.
There is a small restaurant in Bedse village. Villagers can provide meal on pre-order basis.
Even hotels are available at Lonavla and Khandala which is hardly 15 km from Bhaje caves. 

What to See :
You need climb steps to reach the caves. It will take approx 20 mins.

The Cave is chaitya with exquisite stupa in it, almost reaching the ceiling. Both sides of the main hall are flanked by octagonal columns of stone.The other large cave chamber is vihara, with nine smaller cells.
Entrance in the cave is decorated with two round pillars and two semi-columns, Each of them has beautiful sculptural groups on cap – humans or deities riding animals like horse, bull, elephant etc.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Nearby Places : Karla-Bhaje caves, Pawna dam, Lohgad fort, Visapur fort, Tikona fort, Tung fort, Lonavla-Khandala