Karad Caves

The Karad Caves form a group of 66 Buddhist caves located about 5 kilometers south west of Karad, near the village Jakhinwadi overlooking the Koyna River.

[1] They are composed of: The caves are located on Agashiv hill and some caves are scattered around Jakhinwadi.

One of the caves is named after Chokhamela who lived there for about 8 years.

[2] These caves are carved in first century BC and are very simple.

[1] The inscription describes the gift by Sanghmitra, Son of Gopala.