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ASI - KUDA CAVES e-Walk Audio Guide (कुडा गुहा)
Kuda Caves is a group of ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves dating back to around the 1st century BCE, located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, close to the Arabian Sea trade routes. Carved into a laterite hill, the complex consists of more than twenty caves, including chaityas and viharas, which served as monastic residences and prayer halls for Buddhist monks. The caves are noted for their simple yet functional architecture, stone benches, cisterns for rainwater harvesting, and Brahmi inscriptions that record donations by merchants and local patrons, highlighting Kuda’s role as an important monastic center linked to early maritime trade along the Konkan coast.
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Hindi, English
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0 days, 23 hours, 45 minutes
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0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes
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No
Introduction (सुरुवात)
Location 2- Cave 1
Location 3- Cave 2
Location 4- Cave 3
Location 5- Cave 4
Location 6 - Cave 5
Location 7- Cave 6
Location 8- Cave 7
Location 9- Cave 8
Location 10- Cave 9
Location 11- Cave 10
Location 12- Cave 11
Location 13- Cave 12
Location 14- Cave 13
Location 15 - Cave 14
Location 16 - Cave 15
Location 17 - Cave 16
Location 18 - Cave 17
Location 19 - Cave 18
Location 20 - Cave 19
Location 21 - Cave 20
Location 22 - Cave 22
Location 23 - Cave 25
How To Reach
Kuda Caves are located in Raigad district, Maharashtra, and can be reached by road from major nearby towns such as Alibaug, Pen, and Roha. The nearest railway station is Roha, situated on the Konkan Railway line, from where Kuda village is about a 25–30 km drive via local roads. From Mumbai or Pune, visitors can travel by road through NH-66 and state highways, followed by a short trek from the base village to the caves. The final approach involves walking uphill on a well-defined path, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Activities
Visitors to Kuda Caves can explore the ancient rock-cut caves and observe their architectural features, including prayer halls, monastic cells, water cisterns, and early Brahmi inscriptions. The site offers opportunities for heritage walks, photography, and quiet reflection in a serene natural setting overlooking the Konkan landscape. The short trek to the caves also makes it suitable for light hiking, while history enthusiasts can learn about early Buddhism and the region’s connection to ancient trade routes.
Facilities
Basic facilities are limited at Kuda Caves, as it is a protected heritage site located in a rural setting. There are no on-site restrooms, food stalls, or drinking water facilities, so visitors are advised to carry their own water and refreshments. Parking space is available near the base village, from where visitors must walk to reach the caves. Informational signage is minimal, and the site is best visited during daylight hours, keeping in mind that maintenance and amenities are modest to preserve the archaeological integrity of the caves.