What local food options are near the historic Khambhalida Caves?

If you’re staying near the caves, the Platinum Hotel is only about 0.2 km away and they have a vegetarian menu that sticks to classic Gujarati staples khichdi, aloo sabzi, and fresh kachumber. It’s quiet enough for a reflective visit after the carvings. If you’d rather eat outside the hotel, the local dhabas around the temple area serve simple, plant based thalis that keep the atmosphere calm.

If you’re staying close to the caves, the Platinum Hotel is only a short walk away and offers a quiet vegetarian thali that sticks to Gujarati staples. If you’d rather walk outside, there’s a small dhaba just around the corner that serves simple kachumber and khichdi in a calm setting, perfect for a reflective visit.

If you’re staying at The Grand Thakar hotel, it’s only about 0.9 km from the caves and has a quiet dining area that offers a vegetarian thali with Gujarati staples like dhokla and kadhi. The ambience stays low key, so it’s a good spot for a reflective break after exploring the carvings.

If you’re not staying at a hotel, there’s a small dhaba about 300 meters from the caves that serves a vegetarian thali with dhokla, kadhi and a fresh kachumber salad. The place is quiet, with a simple seating layout that lets you enjoy the calm after a morning of exploring the carvings.

If you’re staying at the Platinum Hotel, the restaurant downstairs also offers a quiet, vegetarian thali that includes dhokla and kadhi, which is a bit different from the plain khichdi served at the nearby dhabas. The dining area is set up with low tables and a calm ambience, making it a nice spot to relax after a day at the caves. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.

If you’re not staying in a hotel, the dhaba about 300 metres from the caves usually opens around 10 am and serves a simple vegetarian thali that includes dhokla and kadhi. It’s a quieter spot than the hotel dining rooms, so you can finish your meal and head back to the caves without much noise. Do you know if you’d prefer a place that stays open late, or is an early lunch fine?