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An ancient temple carved into a mountain in Karla
Stone relief sculpture in the Bhaja caves
Stairs up to an ancient stone carved temple in Karla
Remains of a temple peak through moss covered cliff faces at the Bhaja caves
Inside the Bhaja caves in Karla

Karla & Bhaja Caves with lunch -Private Full-Day Tour

By Le Passage to India
4.4 out of 5
Features
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Overview
  • Exquisite religious cave architecture
  • History & culture of societies along an ancient trade route
  • Tranquil & refreshing day spent out of lively Mumbai
  • Sites on a path less-traveled for an intimate experience
  • Private guide for a personalised tour

Activity location

  • Karla Caves
    • Pune, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mumbai City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Mumbai, India

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Karla and Bhaja caves
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your central Mumbai hotel via air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Maximum vehicle size is 6 passengers.
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • If you have limited mobility, you should not take part.

What you can expect

In the hills between Mumbai and Pune, discover the ancient cave wonders at Karla and Bhaja as you enjoy the privileges of a private guide on a full-day tour. Engage with India's atavistic Buddhist culture as you visit dwellings and temples located on a vital former trade route from the Arabian Sea.

On either side of the Mumbai-Pune Highway lie the roads up to the impressive Karla and Bhaja Caves. Not as well-known as Mumbai's other landmarks, these rock-carved onetime communities are no less wonderful.

Begin at Karla and admire the elaborate carvings, striking sculptures, and vast prayer hall. Learn from your guide about the Buddhist origins of the complex, close to the significant trade route linking the Arabian Sea and the Indian heartland, where nomadic travellers would often stay.

Following lunch, proceed to Bhaja and the monastic dwellings hewn into the basalt rock. Here, the caves are notable for pieces of wooden architecture which you observe on the ceilings. Decorative sculptures and, in the rainy season, a delightful waterfall help create an altogether enchanting space.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKarla Caves
    • Pune, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMumbai City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Mumbai, India