These are among the oldest caves in India and date back all the way to 160 B.C To get to Karla you have to take a 12km drive along the highway towards Pune and turn left a little after passing MTDC's Holiday home and then drive further 3km down a narrow road. Regular S.T bus services are available. From the base it is a stiff 600 feet climb to the top and it is recommended that adequate water is carried along by you. The principal cave is the largest Chaitya among Buddhist cave in the country, Being 15meters wide and 16 meters high. The most remarkable feature of the cave is its arched roof supported by wooden beams which have astonishingly survived the onslaught of elements for more than 2,000 years. The Wooden Umbrella above the Chaitya is unique in the Buddhist caves around the world. There is absolutely no sign of any corrosion. It is the finest example of the kind perhaps in the world. At the entrance of the principal cave is the temple of Goddess Ekvira visited by thousands of devotees from the coastal region around Mumbai during the annual fair falling in April (chaitra) and also during Navratri. Ekvira temple is on the right side of the main cave while at the left side is a lofty column with three lions on its top.
Location : Karla - Bhaja Caves - Ex. Pune
Duration : 6- 8 hrs / Full Day
- Pick up from Pune Hotel at 09:00AM & Move on for sightseeing .
- Visit Karla and Bhaja Caves & Visit Ekveera Temple at Karla
- Evening drop at Hotel. Tour ends at 06:00Pm
- Visit Visit Karla and Bhaja Caves & Visit Ekveera Temple at Karla
*Sightseeing by Exclusive Car With Driver Including Pick up & Drop at your Hotel.
*Includes all Toll Tax & Parking for Local Journey.
* Includes Half Day /Full Day Guide Service if Guide option Selected. (The Guide
Charges are not valid for Ship/Cruise Excursions)
*Shopping - Drivers / Guide instructed not to take Clients for shopping unless advised by the Clients/Travelers.
Not Inclusive:
*Pick up & Drop Charges at airport / Railway Station/Cruise Terminal will be Extra
*Entrances on Direct Payment with help of guide /Driver.
*Entrance Cost Per Person Per Visit (subject to change):
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Monuments |
Foreigner Entrance – P/P Rs. |
Still Camera |
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RajaDinkarKelkarMuseum |
200/- |
100/- |
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Shaniwar wada |
100/- |
- |
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Vishrambag Wada |
- |
- |
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Pataleshwar Caves/Temple |
- |
- |
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Dagdu Shet Ganapati |
- |
- |
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TrishundyaGanpatiTemple |
- |
- |
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Nageshwar temple |
- |
- |
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Aga KhanPalace (Gandhi Memorial) |
100/- |
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TribalMuseum |
200/- |
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MahadjiShindeChatriLovelyGrandShivaTemple |
25/- |
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Jadhavgad Fort |
950/- |
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Karle - BhajeCaves |
100/- |
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For Tours
- 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
- 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded.
- Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable
For Transfers
- 24 Hours before Start of the transfer.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable