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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