8 hour Karla and Bhaja caves excursion

The Karla Caves

Highlights

Pune

architectural, historical, Cave

Private Tour

8 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Embark on an excursion to the historic Karla and Bhaja Caves of Maharashtra. Walk inside these Buddhist rock-cut caves and learn about their significance. The Karla Caves were built around 100 AD by the Buddhist nuns and encloses Buddha viharas, whereby the monks stayed during their meditation period in the caves.

Itinerary

Karla and Bhaja Caves Excursion
- Meet with your Indian tour guide.
- Head to the Karla Caves, which is about 55 km from Pune. The Buddhist caves at Karla are one of the finest examples of ancient rock-cut caves to be found in India.
- Proceed to the Bhaja Cave, which is about 59 km from Pune. Bhaja Caves date almost to the 1st century AD and are believed to be one of the oldest Buddhist religious centres in this area. The caves are right next to the Lohagad Fort.
Return to Pune.