Karla Caves
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Tapan B
Colchester, UK96 contributions
Feb 2023
Exciting experience. Curved in pre Christ period , huge and mind blowing. Enjoyed every moment of it. There are many caves in whole of Maharastra ,this cave is similar to Ananta Ellora .
Worth visiting .
Worth visiting .
Written 7 March 2023
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LB7
Lancashire, England120 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The main cave was interesting, didn't realise that there was only two caves to see. Felt that the 300r entrance fee was a bit steep. Better to visit Ajanta and Ellora, far better.
Written 3 February 2023
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ankur kandoi
Siliguri, India707 contributions
Oct 2022
very good cave.. u have to climb a lot of stairs to reach here !!
the structure is good.. if you have knee problem, then u can avoid it !!!
the structure is good.. if you have knee problem, then u can avoid it !!!
Written 25 October 2022
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Explorer_LDM
20 contributions
Jul 2022
Amazing art & architecture. One needs to read-up on the history of these rock-cut caves before visiting.
Written 9 September 2022
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FamilyOfThree181
Pune, India514 contributions
Jul 2022
It is a 10 min drive up the hill. Can be quite crowded for parking and might involve a wait time. 20-30 mins climb to temple & caves.
Written 30 July 2022
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Mayuresh B
Mumbai, India28 contributions
Jan 2021
Must Visit in Rainy Season, Great place to explore, Place of Devi Ekvira temple, all the surrounding are very good.
Written 10 April 2021
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Akshay Sharma
New Delhi, India10,039 contributions
Apr 2021
If you happen to visit Lonavala then Karla caves are nearby. It is easily approachable by road and then there are about 200 steps to be climbed. There is also a temple of Ekvira - Goddess - Avtar of Maa Durga. The caves come under ASI but only a portion of the caves is open to the public. they ask you to remove the shoes at the entrance but there is no place to sit or keep the shoes in an orderly way despite Rs.25/- as the entrance fees. Something authorities need to look into.
Written 2 April 2021
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sushant singh
Kalyan, India105 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Karla caves is one of the most popular place to visit, if you go to Lonavala. Karla caves also have temple of goddess Durga. It's is Also one of the most visited temple in Maharashtra, during Navratri. Temple can be visiting through train or by road.
Written 24 April 2020
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Trek17577560963
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Nov 2019
A trip to Ajanta is a journey into the beautiful ancient world of caves, with amazing frescoes, beautiful sculptures and amazing history! This is a dream trip!
Written 12 April 2020
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T Tenzin
Mumbai, India39 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
These are near Malavli railway station, District Pune. The main cave with the stupa has wooden rafters on its ceiling. There is Ekvira Temple at the entrance of one of the caves. The steps leading to the caves are lined with shops on either side. There are lot of visitors to the temple situated here.
Written 6 March 2020
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Abhishekptl
Ahmedabad, India44 contributions
what is ticket charges for Karla caves? Is there camera allowed if allowed then is there charge for it?
Nilesh
Mumbai, India67 contributions
MSTC has a outlet at the gate, they charge 20₹ per head for entry and 40₹ for entry to take pics
Satish T
1 contribution
Can we go by scooty to Karla caves
forestloverNagpur
Pune, India837 contributions
Sooty can go up to the car park by road. After that the steps start and one had to walk.
Is there any entrance fee? And how much does the parking cost?
Jayesh K
Pune, India5 contributions
Parking cost is INR 10/- they take some tourist charge of INR 30/- and then upstairs they charge something around 15 for museum visit.
pavan252525
Hyderabad, India
Can we reach Karla caves by car , or we have to walk compulsory, how many steps approximately.
sumita95
Gangnam / Nonhyeon / Yeoksam, South Korea25 contributions
From highway you need to divert and after 2 km you will have to drive over hill for 1 km. Post parking the vehicle it would be 180 steps to reach the Karla Caves. Steps are similar to Vaishno Devi shrine or a bit more steeper.
How much walking is needed to see this place
Kunal Nair
Lonavala, India174 contributions
You can go halfway by car or bike and there's a pay n park. From there you need to take a flight of stairs about 250-300 stairs walking.
How to reach malavli railway station to Karla caves ??
Navneet Arora
New Delhi, India295 contributions
well, to start with, travel from malavli railway station to lonavala and from there, you should take a personal auto instead of a bus or sharing auto as they would drop you at the entrance and from there you would have to walk a few kms to reach karla caves. if you are planning to visit other places then book an auto for the entire day and bargain reasonably.
joshghosh
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India19 contributions
So visitors are not allowed to ENTER the caves and look at the stupa etc??
akjha0409
Navi Mumbai, India1 contribution
Yes you can enter the caves and halls with stupas at both Karla & Bhaja Caves and have magnificient view of the pillar rows on both sides. On both sides there are 3 storey vihars (hostels) of the monks where you can see their accommodations. At some locations you are allowed to go upto 1st floor while at other places the stairs are blocked. Just beside cave in left of Entrance is Ekvira Devi Temple. Going furthur there is a circular meditation hall where you can try chanting 'AUM' and experience eco from cave falling on you.
Karla Caves (Lonavala) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Karla Caves:
- Lonavala - Hill Station Tour From Mumbai (From ₹ 11,043.85)
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- Karla and Bhaja Caves Tour (From ₹ 6,981.35)
- Day Trip Experience to Lonavala hill Station with caves and Forts from Mumbai (From ₹ 12,585.90)
- 2000 year old Buddhist trail to Karla & Bhaja Caves as a day trip from Mumbai (From ₹ 15,718.26)
- Hotels near Karla Caves:
- (0.03 km) Hill Exotica
- (0.03 km) Swapnapurti Lodging
- (6.87 km) DATA Resort by Della Adventure
- (6.42 km) The Orchid
- (6.20 km) Flora Ecostay Lonavala
- Restaurants near Karla Caves:
- (8.35 km) Cafe 24 - Della Resorts
- (6.77 km) Sports Bar
- (8.42 km) Parsi Dhaba
- (8.38 km) Creme Della
- (8.40 km) PNF Restaurant & Bar
- Attractions near Karla Caves:
- (0.35 km) Ekvira Devi Temple
- (8.51 km) Della Adventure Park
- (8.63 km) Templepilots Paragliding
- (6.92 km) Shree Narayani Dham Temple
- (11.55 km) Western Ghats