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INVITATIONS
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Karla Caves in Pune is an amazing place to visit.
The Karla Cave, the largest Early Buddhist shrine in India, imitates the look of more familiar wooden architecture. Completed in 80 BC, the impressive structure includes a representation of the Buddha, and an aisle made up of 37 pillars and carved elephant heads, which once had real ivory tusks.
Sightseeing / Attractions:
- Bushi Dam,
- Valvan Dam,
- Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital,
- Duke�s Nose - It is a popular viewpoint as it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, valleys and forests.
- Tiger�s Leap - When viewing the valley from a certain point at this location, one has the illusion of a tiger leaping across the valley, hence the name. The echoes caused by dropping rocks into the crevasse is another attraction.
- Lohgad - attracts visitors with its wide, refreshing waterfalls, an ancient fort and famous caves.
Karla & Bhaja Caves.
Location: Khandala and Lonavala lie 5 km, apart, on the western slopes of the Sahyadris, straddling the Mumbai-Pune highway at an altitude of 625 m. Karla is 8 km. from Lonavala.
Best time to visit: October to March.
Access : Pune - 66 km / Lonavala - 8 kms / Mumbai - 118 kms.
Access : Pune - 66 km / Lonavala - 8 kms / Mumbai - 118 kms.
Karla is visited as a weekend getaway Ex-Mumbai and Pune.
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