Excursion to Karla and Bhaja Caves – 
Mumbai
Duration 7hrs approx
Karla and Bhaja Caves are located near Lonavala in Maharashtra. The Bhaja caves are regarded to be from the??times of Hinayana phase of Buddhism, which is of 2nd to 1st century BC. 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 sculpture of Buddha preaching seated on a lion-supported throne, which has magnificent carvings of three??elephants. The pillars are adorned with motifs of elephants, men and riding women etc.
Land Cost: – transportation, English speaking guide, Monument entrance fees and applicable taxes
Subject to minimum 1 person US $ 215 nett
Subject to minimum 2 person US $ 107 nett per person
Subject to minimum 3 person US $ 75 nett per person
Subject to minimum 4 person US $ 69 nett per person
Subject to minimum 5 person US $ 60 nett per person
Subject to minimum 6 person US $ 49 nett per person
The Land cost does not include, tips to driver and guide and any expenses which are not specified in ???Land Cost section”
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