Bedse or Bedsa Caves is situated in the Mawal area, Pune District which is very close to Lonavala. Bedse caves is relatively a less visited beauty of history and Mughal era. The trilogy of the caves (Karla – Bhaje – Bedse) are a well-known fact by the localites. You can explore the caves irrespective of whether you are from Mumbai or Pune. It is desirable to reach this monument in the morning to enjoy the breeze and a 45 minute climb from the foot of the hill.
ROUTE TO REACH THE CAVES
Travel by car/bus from Mumbai or Pune
Route 1
- Reach Chadani Chowk via Old Mumbai-Pune highway (Do not take left turn to join express way)
- From Kamshet village get to the main Chowk and take left
- Cross Expressway from underground tunnel
- Reach Bedse village
- Take right from Bedse village
- Drive for 1.5 km to reach at the base of the hill
Route 2
Another route is get from Pune to Chadani Chowk
- Head from Pirangut to Paud. Take a right at Paud after Bus stand (Do not take Hadashi temple route)
- Reach Javan to Pavananagar village
- Take right for Bedse village
- Drive for 1.5 km to reach the hill
Address: Maval taluka, Pune, Maharashtra 410405
Open Timings: All days 8am to 5pm
Best Time to visit: October to March Who should go: Family, Couples, Group of friends
Open Timings: All days 8am to 5pm
Best Time to visit: October to March Who should go: Family, Couples, Group of friends