Karla & Bhaja Ancient Buddhist caves from Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The Karla and Bhaja caves are among the oldest caves in India and date back all the way to 160 B.C. and are situated near Lonavala in Maharashtra. The Bhaja caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves & Karla Cave is the largest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya (temple) in India
Description & Instructions When Visiting Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The Karla and Bhaja caves are among the oldest caves in India and date back all the way to 160 B.C. and are situated near Lonavala in Maharashtra. The Bhaja caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves & Karla Cave is the largest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya (temple) in India
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Colaba, Mumbai 400005 India
You will be picked-up from your hotel in Mumbai and taken to Bhaja & Karla Buddhist caves.
Stop At: Bhaja Caves, Bhaje Caves Road, Khandala, Lonavala 412106 India
Bhaja & Karla Buddhist caves. Bhaja caves are sited just 3 km away from the main road amidst green surroundings and there is also a spectacular waterfall near the cave where visitors can refresh themselves with a dip. Beyond this is a unique cluster of 14 stupas, five inside and nine outside a smaller cave.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karla Caves, Karli, Lonavala India
Karla Cave was built during Satavahana’s rule and is a perfect example of rock-cut architecture. The sculptures in the Bhaja caves feature grand headdress, jewellery and garlands which might have been painted in bright colours originally but later got covered by plaster. A waterfall can be seen in the last cave which brims with water during the monsoon, cascading into a small pond at the bottom. These caves seem very similar to Ellora caves, Aurangabad, but not as enchanting as the ones there. The Chaityagruha is amazing with array of rock cut columns with inscriptions and carvings. There is alley behind the columns, probably for the devotees to stand behind during prayers in those times. To conclude you will be dropped back to your hotel/railway station/airport in Mumbai.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Colaba, Mumbai 400005 India
To conclude you will be dropped back to your hotel in Mumbai.
Duration: 8 to 12 hours
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
