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A popular day trip from Mumbai, the Karla Caves is a series of Buddhist shrines that were carved from a hillside thousands of years ago, with many dating back to the first century BCE. Here you'll find beautifully preserved prayer halls and monasteries, many decorated with intricate sculptures of elephants, horses, and people.
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Karla & Bhaja Ancient Buddhist caves from Mumbai
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Visit two different cave clusters in just one day with this tour from Mumbai. You'll start with the Bhaja Caves, which feature a series of stupas both in and outside caves, along with a refreshing waterfall where you're welcome to take a dip. You'll also visit Karla Caves, featuring rock-hewn carvings and columns before returning to your Mumbai hotel.
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$91.00
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$91.00
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Lonavala - Hill Station Tour From Mumbai
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Lonavala has been blessed with nature's beauty in abundance.
This awesome tour will relax and rejuvenate your mind. Be awestruck by visiting the different places of the majestic hill station like Ryewood Park, Shivaji Udyan, Valvan Dam, Lonavala Lake, Tungarli Lake, Karla cave and Lohagad Fort. So be ready to enjoy your day in the greenery hill station.
Karla Caves
The Karla Caves or Karle Caves or Karla Cells are a complex of ancient Indian Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines located in Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The shrines were developed over the period – from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD.
Bhaja Caves
The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja. The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected as a National Monument, by the Archaeological Survey of India per Notification No. 2407-A. It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra.
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2000 year old Buddhist trail to Karla & Bhaja Caves as a day trip from Mumbai
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Step back in time over 2,000 years while you visit the Karla and Bhaja Caves on a day trip from Mumbai. See carved sculptures of Buddhist significance, monasteries and monk residences from the first century, and shelters made from traders traversing the Arabian Sea and Deccan Plateau hundreds of years ago. Enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour that is also inclusive of lunch.
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$192.14
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Pune to Lonavala Monsoon Drive in Private Vehicle
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Experience the season of love and romance in the beautiful Western Ghats.
Lonavala one of the most spectacular hill stations near Mumbai. Wearing a cloak of serenity and mostly covered with a layer of mist during monsoon, this little hill town has been a perfect hideaway for mountains and monsoons lovers.
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$56.16
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Motorcycle tour from Mumbai to Karla & Buddhist Caves
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Ride through a 2000 year old trade route through the scenic Mumbai Lonavala highway to magnificent monasteries up in the hill, prayer halls, exquisite sculptures carved on rocks, residences of monks of the first century as well as shelters made for weary travelers of the ancient trade routes between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan Plateau.
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$144.00
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Mumbai to Lonavala Monsoon Drive in Private Vehicle
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Experience the season of love and romance in the beautiful Western Ghats.
Lonavala one of the most spectacular hill stations near Mumbai. Wearing a cloak of serenity and mostly covered with a layer of mist during monsoon, this little hill town has been a perfect hideaway for mountains and monsoons lovers.
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$72.00
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$72.00
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Karla and Bhaja Caves Tour
Untouched with the modern advancements, Karla is the spot that is giving tribute to Buddhism faith. One of the largest things to see is the prayer hall intricately crafted as Great Chatya Cave.
It is said that they were built between 2nd and 3rd Century BC by the Buddhist monks, these caves are situated in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, quite near to the Bhaja Caves. These caves exist amidst a range of hills near Lonavala (20 km). Karla serves as a fascinating weekend destination on the Pune-Mumbai highway, approximately 40 km from the heart of Pune.
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$85.34
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Private Guided Tour of Lonavala and Buddhist Karla Caves from Mumbai
The tour starts with pick up from centrally located hotels in Mumbai. Lonavala is around 90 km away from Mumbai and the drive to Lonavala is scenic. You will come across lush green trees, mountains, lakes, and beautiful waterfalls (during monsoon). This tour offers a visit to a couple of viewpoints, a lake & a dam, a temple, and ancient Buddhist caves.
From the vantage points in Lonavala i.e.Tiger’s point and Lion’s point that offers a panoramic view of the valley and the mountains to the Bhushi Dam that gives the majestic view of the water falling off the steps, this tour is a delight to every visitor to dive into nature away from the city hustle-bustle.
The magnanimous four-storeyed Shree Narayani Dham Temple gives insight about the local culture and beliefs of the localities and the magnificent Karla caves located 10 km from the city center offer a deep insight into the beliefs of the ancestors of this place.
The tour ends by dropping our guests to their respective hotels in Mumbai.
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$76.67
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$76.67
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Excursion - Rock Cut Caves Karla, Bhaja Bedsa
To see many ions old caves and hill town of Lonvala -Khandala on the country side from Mumbai see some nature on the way.
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$102.87
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$102.87
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Full day guided tour of Lonavala from Mumbai
Lonavala a small hill station located between Mumbai & Pune an amazing getaway to take a break from the Metropolitan life of big cities. It’s a delight for a photographer who wants to capture a different side of India.
The guided tour starts with hotel pick up and a very scenic drive to Lonavala, The vantage points in Lonavala i.e. Tiger’s point and Lion’s point offer a panoramic view of the valley and the mountains.
The Shree Narayani Dham Temple gives insight into the local culture and beliefs of the localities. The magnanimous four-storeyed temple also houses idols of Ganpathi, Hanuman and several other deities which are decked up with dazzling jewels and in beautiful apparel.
The magnificent Karla caves located 10 km from the city center offers a deep insight into the beliefs of the ancestors of this place. The caves are made through cutting the huge rocky hills and carving out pillars to support the caves. The caves also house a Buddhist temple, monastery, and a hall.
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$73.38
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Excursion to Karla and Bhaja Caves from Mumbai
Private full day Excursion include viisit to two famous ancient Buddhist Caves located in Lonavala & Khandala hill station just 100 kms away from Mumbai. The Karla Caves is a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE, best-known for its Grand Chaitya. Nearby Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja. Private air-conditioned transport from picks up till drop off to your hotel, English speaking guide, & entrances to monuments are well included in the package price.
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$259.20
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$259.20
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Private Tour Of Karla And Bhaja Caves From Mumbai
Visit the ancient Buddhist caves at Karla and Bhaja near Mumbai. The caves date back to the 2nd century B.C. and offer a great insight into the lives of the Buddhist monks who lived there. The drive to the caves takes you past the countryside and hills and valleys.
Highlights
• Private tour of ancient rock-cut caves
• Commentary from your own private guide
• Learn about the history of Indian rock architecture, one of the oldest styles of religious architecture
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$262.00
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Private Full-Day Excursion to Karla and Bhaja Caves from Mumbai
Explore best-preserved Buddhist rock-cut caves in India on a full-day tour to the Karla and Bhaja Caves. Depart Mumbai in the morning to spend time at each cave complex, learning about Buddhist heritage in India while visiting impressive monasteries, prayer rooms, and temples that were carved into rock mountains some 1,500 years ago. Includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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$188.00
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7 days Maharashtra Delights with Ajanta and Ellora caves
Maharashtra is a beautiful state with unique culture and heritage. This tour will let you explore some very nice spots that are very famous. You will be amazed by the natural beauty of , Lonavala, Khandala. Visit to Sundar Narayan Temple in Nasik. Excursions to Ajanta and Ellora caves and much more.
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$650.00
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Architecture with Beach & Hills Bangalore to Mumbai (15 Days)
Begins your exploration in Bangalore & proceed to the former princely state Mysore rich in Imperial heritage. Visit intrinsically Hindu collection of temples at Belure, Halebidu, Hampi, Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal and the ancient Vijayanagar Empire to see some of India's most intricate historical stone carvings. Unwind yourself on the Hippy loved beach of Goa and enjoy the scenic beauty of Chiplun & Lonavala hill on Western Ghats before concluding your trip in the commercial capital Mumbai.
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$2,704.00
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Day Trip Experience to Lonavala hill Station with caves and Forts from Mumbai
After pick–up from your hotel in Mumbai, travel roughly 3 hours in an air-conditioned private vehicle to reach Karla around 10:00 am.
Take a walk through the impressive site, ascending 200 steep steps to reach the caves, excavated thousands of years ago from a hillside in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. The rock-cut shrines were developed for Buddhist monks to use during the monsoons. They featured chaityas (prayer halls) with intricate carvings, the largest of the rooms measures 148 feet and was created in the 1st century B.C.
After exploring the caves, take a break to purchase lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Then head to the Bhaja caves, another religious site near the Karla Caves. At the end of a full day, drive back to your Mumbai hotel where your tour ends with a hotel drop off.
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$153.85
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$153.85
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Best of Maharashtra (Mumbai, Nasik, Shirdi, Aurangabad & Lonavala) (10 Days)
This 10 days Best of Maharashtra tour will take you through some of the well-known and interesting places of this state. You will explore the financial capital of India Mumbai & UNESCO world heritage caves of Elephanta, Ajanta, Ellora, Karla & Bhaja. You will also visit ancient holy city Nasik & 2 Jyotirlinga Temples of lord shiva. Small village Sani Signapur famed for door less houses and hill of Lonavala & Khandala are also part of your itinerary.
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$2,010.32
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$2,010.32
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Lonavla - Khandala Private Full Day Tour from Mumbai
Too often we keep traveling from one city to another. While each city has a distinct charm, sometimes all you need is a soothing drive to a place which calms you.
Lonavla is just that! Especially beautiful during the monsoons, this Full Day Private Tour is what you need to let some steam off!
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$160.00
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$160.00
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Same Day Excursion Trip to Lonavala, Karla & Bhaja Cave from Mumbai
Situated in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats, Lonavala is a hill station in Maharashtra surrounded by dense forests, waterfalls, and dam alongside lakes and hills around. The Karla Caves & the Bhaja Caves are ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. They feature massive pillars and intricate relief sculptures. Private air-conditioned transport from picks up till drop off to your hotel, English speaking guide, & entrances to monuments are well included in the package price.
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$232.00
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$232.00
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Lonavala & Khandala Hills & Caves (3 Days)
On this package tour enjoy mesmerizing glimpses of Lonavla & Khandala and visit some prominent spots of the location. Visit the Karla Caves & the Bhaja Caves the ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. Explore the Lohagad an ancient fort rises to an elevation of 1,033m above sea level. Private transport from mumbai will remain on disposal at your services during the trip. We provide local English speaking guide during sightseeing visit to Cave & Fort.
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$506.00
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$506.00
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Lonavala & Khandala Hills & Caves (2 Days)
On this package tour enjoy mesmerizing glimpses of Lonavla & Khandala and visit some prominent spots of the location. Visit the Karla Caves & the Bhaja Caves the ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. Explore the Lohagad an ancient fort rises to an elevation of 1,033m above sea level. Private transport from mumbai will remain on disposal at your services during the trip. We provide local English speaking guide during sightseeing visit to Cave & Fort.
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$356.00
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$356.00
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