Mumbai to Pune

Lonavala has been blessed with nature's beauty in abundance. This awesome tour will relax and rejuvenate your mind. Be awestruck by visiting the different places of the majestic hill station like Ryewood Park, Shivaji Udyan, Valvan Dam, Lonavala Lake, Tungarli Lake, Karla cave and Lohagad Fort. So be ready to enjoy your day in the greenery hill station. Karla Caves The Karla Caves or Karle Caves or Karla Cells are a complex of ancient Indian Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines located in Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The shrines were developed over the period – from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD. Bhaja Caves The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja. The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected as a National Monument, by the Archaeological Survey of India per Notification No. 2407-A. It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra.

Get out into nature for a day and still make it back to Mumbai in time for bed with this tour to Lonavala, a laid-back hillside retreat a few hours' drive from town. You'll have the opportunity to try popular local snacks and take in views of waterfalls, lakes, and surrounding hillsides before returning to Mumbai at the end of the day.

Untouched with the modern advancements, Karla is the spot that is giving tribute to Buddhism faith. One of the largest things to see is the prayer hall intricately crafted as Great Chatya Cave. It is said that they were built between 2nd and 3rd Century BC by the Buddhist monks, these caves are situated in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, quite near to the Bhaja Caves. These caves exist amidst a range of hills near Lonavala (20 km). Karla serves as a fascinating weekend destination on the Pune-Mumbai highway, approximately 40 km from the heart of Pune.

Step back in time over 2,000 years while you visit the Karla and Bhaja Caves on a day trip from Mumbai. See carved sculptures of Buddhist significance, monasteries and monk residences from the first century, and shelters made from traders traversing the Arabian Sea and Deccan Plateau hundreds of years ago. Enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour that is also inclusive of lunch.

Lonavala a small hill station located between Mumbai & Pune an amazing getaway to take a break from the Metropolitan life of big cities. It’s a delight for a photographer who wants to capture a different side of India. The guided tour starts with hotel pick up and a very scenic drive to Lonavala, The vantage points in Lonavala i.e. Tiger’s point and Lion’s point offer a panoramic view of the valley and the mountains. The Shree Narayani Dham Temple gives insight into the local culture and beliefs of the localities. The magnanimous four-storeyed temple also houses idols of Ganpathi, Hanuman and several other deities which are decked up with dazzling jewels and in beautiful apparel. The magnificent Karla caves located 10 km from the city center offers a deep insight into the beliefs of the ancestors of this place. The caves are made through cutting the huge rocky hills and carving out pillars to support the caves. The caves also house a Buddhist temple, monastery, and a hall.

Experience the season of love and romance in the beautiful Western Ghats. Lonavala one of the most spectacular hill stations near Mumbai. Wearing a cloak of serenity and mostly covered with a layer of mist during monsoon, this little hill town has been a perfect hideaway for mountains and monsoons lovers.

Ride through a 2000 year old trade route through the scenic Mumbai Lonavala highway to magnificent monasteries up in the hill, prayer halls, exquisite sculptures carved on rocks, residences of monks of the first century as well as shelters made for weary travelers of the ancient trade routes between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan Plateau.

Private full day Excursion include viisit to two famous ancient Buddhist Caves located in Lonavala & Khandala hill station just 100 kms away from Mumbai. The Karla Caves is a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE, best-known for its Grand Chaitya. Nearby Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja. Private air-conditioned transport from picks up till drop off to your hotel, English speaking guide, & entrances to monuments are well included in the package price.

The tour starts with pick up from centrally located hotels in Mumbai. Lonavala is around 90 km away from Mumbai and the drive to Lonavala is scenic. You will come across lush green trees, mountains, lakes, and beautiful waterfalls (during monsoon). This tour offers a visit to a couple of viewpoints, a lake & a dam, a temple, and ancient Buddhist caves. From the vantage points in Lonavala i.e.Tiger’s point and Lion’s point that offers a panoramic view of the valley and the mountains to the Bhushi Dam that gives the majestic view of the water falling off the steps, this tour is a delight to every visitor to dive into nature away from the city hustle-bustle. The magnanimous four-storeyed Shree Narayani Dham Temple gives insight about the local culture and beliefs of the localities and the magnificent Karla caves located 10 km from the city center offer a deep insight into the beliefs of the ancestors of this place. The tour ends by dropping our guests to their respective hotels in Mumbai.

Visit two different cave clusters in just one day with this tour from Mumbai. You'll start with the Bhaja Caves, which feature a series of stupas both in and outside caves, along with a refreshing waterfall where you're welcome to take a dip. You'll also visit Karla Caves, featuring rock-hewn carvings and columns before returning to your Mumbai hotel.

The tour starts with pick up, the drive to Lonavala is scenic. You will come across lush green trees, mountains, lakes, and beautiful waterfalls. Lonavala Tiger’s point and Lion’s point offer a panoramic view of the valley and the mountains and Bhushi Dam gives the majestic view of the water falling off the steps, this tour is a delight to every visitor to dive into nature away from the city hustle-bustle. The magnanimous four-storeyed Shree Narayani Dham Temple gives insight about the local culture and beliefs of the localities. The tour ends by dropping our guests to their respective location in Pune. Our guests are our topmost priority and their safety means the world to us so we make sure of the hygiene standards. The air-conditioned car will be provided to you which is sanitized after every travel service. Our drivers wear a mask and prefer Namaste as greeting upon arrival for your safety.

Experience the popular gateway Pune located near to Mumbai, known for its picturesque beauty, heritage and culture on this guided tour to Mumbai's most perennial favorite gateway. Completely guided day trip to Pune from Mumbai for a fascinating experience. We have hand crafted this rich heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy. Experience the history that they represent from where they stand with our English speaking guide and delight with amazing glimpses of the vintage Pune. Explore the Ruins of Lohagad Fort with stories how the fort acted as active military outposts, experience strong wind along with fog and rains at the famous 'Hawa point' watching panoramic view of landscapes.

Experience the popular gateway near to Mumbai, explore the stunning scenery of Lohagad Fort, panoramic view of the landscape, clouds drifting over the mountains and enjoy the preachy breeze, Pawana Lake an artificial lake nestled amidst the scenic locales of Kamshet, a beautiful hill station, and Lonavala with evergreen blanket of greeneries and embraced with the magnificence of the scenic peaks, known for its picturesque beauty on this guided tour to Mumbai's most perennial favorite gateway. Explore any 2-3 sites based on time during this day trip 1. Ruins of Lohagad Fort with stories how the fort acted as active military outposts. 2. Pawna Lake- an artificial lake formed by water of Pawna dam and nestled amidst the scenic locales of Kamshet. 3. Bhaja Caves- a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC. 4. Lonavala- the quintessential getaway from Mumbai, its famous for lush slopes, raging waterfalls, sparkling ponds and high viewpoints.

After pick–up from your hotel in Mumbai, travel roughly 3 hours in an air-conditioned private vehicle to reach Karla around 10:00 am. Take a walk through the impressive site, ascending 200 steep steps to reach the caves, excavated thousands of years ago from a hillside in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. The rock-cut shrines were developed for Buddhist monks to use during the monsoons. They featured chaityas (prayer halls) with intricate carvings, the largest of the rooms measures 148 feet and was created in the 1st century B.C. After exploring the caves, take a break to purchase lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Then head to the Bhaja caves, another religious site near the Karla Caves. At the end of a full day, drive back to your Mumbai hotel where your tour ends with a hotel drop off.

Visit the ancient Buddhist caves at Karla and Bhaja near Mumbai. The caves date back to the 2nd century B.C. and offer a great insight into the lives of the Buddhist monks who lived there. The drive to the caves takes you past the countryside and hills and valleys. Highlights • Private tour of ancient rock-cut caves • Commentary from your own private guide • Learn about the history of Indian rock architecture, one of the oldest styles of religious architecture

Explore best-preserved Buddhist rock-cut caves in India on a full-day tour to the Karla and Bhaja Caves. Depart Mumbai in the morning to spend time at each cave complex, learning about Buddhist heritage in India while visiting impressive monasteries, prayer rooms, and temples that were carved into rock mountains some 1,500 years ago. Includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Situated in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats, Lonavala is a hill station in Maharashtra surrounded by dense forests, waterfalls, and dam alongside lakes and hills around. The Karla Caves & the Bhaja Caves are ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. They feature massive pillars and intricate relief sculptures. Private air-conditioned transport from picks up till drop off to your hotel, English speaking guide, & entrances to monuments are well included in the package price.

Too often we keep traveling from one city to another. While each city has a distinct charm, sometimes all you need is a soothing drive to a place which calms you. Lonavla is just that! Especially beautiful during the monsoons, this Full Day Private Tour is what you need to let some steam off!