LOHANI CAVES
Mandav, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Lohani Caves are rock-cut Caves and Temples found near the abandoned Mandu site in southwest Madhya Pradesh, India. These excavations are dated to about the 11th and 12th century C.E. The archaeological studies have yielded Hindu statues and carvings such as those of Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshmi. These suggest that these were likely Hindu monasteries, probably belonging to the Shaivism tradition. It is near a group of Islamic monuments built after 13th century. This cluster of Hindu and Muslim monuments in Mandu, Dhar is about 300 KM southwest of Bhopal and has been nominated as a UNESCO World heritage site.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor and go in to the caves.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 20 | 10 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 100 Foreigner Child Fee : 45
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Bagri Bus Stand |
20 KM | 08435448748 |
 Mhow Railway station |
58 KM | 139 |
 Raja Bhoj Airport |
250 KM | 07552646001 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mandav | 3.5 KM |
Nearest Temples
BADA GANPATI TEMPLE
Bada Ganpati was built during the reign of Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar in 1875
ANNAPURNA TEMPLE
It was built in Indo-Aryan and Dravidian architectural styles
KHAJRANA GANESH TEMPLE
Eyes of the deity are made of diamonds
SHREE BIJASAN MATA TEMPLE
Nine forms of Mother residing on a simple clay-stone platform
DEVGURADIA TEMPLE
Shivalingam is of 12 feet in height
SHREE MAHAKALESHWAR TEMPLE
Only temple facing south amongst all the Jyotirlingas
SHRI GADHKALIKA SHAKTI PEETH
Sati devi's Lower Lips had fallen here
SHRI KAAL BHAIRAV TEMPLE
Temple was built in 9th century by Bhadrasena Raja
Nearest Attractions
Heritage MonumentsRAJWADA PALACE
It was constructed by the Holkars more than 200 years ago
MuseumCENTRAL MUSEUM OF INDORE
It has a multiple collection of the palmer scriptures
WildlifeRALAMANDAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The oldest sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh and home to tigers
WaterfallsTINCHA WATER FALLS
Surrounded by lush green vegetation on all sides
FortDHAR FORT
Dhar fort was constructed out of red sandstone
DamOMKARESHWAR DAM
This is 949 meters long & 33 meters high concrete dam
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