Karla and Bhaja Caves are located near Lonavala. The Bhaja caves are regarded to be from the times of Hinayana phase of Buddhism, which is of 2nd to 1st century BC. These caves are also mainly Viharas and Chaityas. Karla Cave is the largest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya (temple) in India built during Satavahana's rule. Karla is the best example of rock-cut architecture, which is believed to carve out from a living rock.

Karla and Bhaja Caves are located near Lonavala. The Bhaja caves are regarded to be from the times of Hinayana phase of Buddhism, which is of 2nd to 1st century BC. These caves are also mainly Viharas and Chaityas. Karla Cave is the largest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya (temple) in India built during Satavahana's rule. Karla is the best example of rock-cut architecture, which is believed to carve out from a living rock. Some of its 2000 year-old wooden beams are still alive. It takes nearly 20 minutes to climb up the steep way of the Karla caves. There is a 45 meter long Chaitya, possibly the finest of its kind in the country.

Punto de encuentro: Pick-up at the hotel.
Duración: Four hours.
Hora de inicio o apertura: At 8am.
Idiomas: English.
Otros: Lalbagh Palace remains closed on Mondays.

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

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Guiding type: Guide