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Karla Caves Entry Ticket, Lonavala Highlights

  • Reach the prominently known Karla caves after a fun-filled climb of 150 stairs
  • Witness the magnificent structure of the grandest & largest Chaityagrihas in India
  • Explore the temple dedicated to Goddess Ekvira, placed at the entrance of the caves
  • Observe the rock-cut columns, embellished with intricate carvings & inscriptions

Karla Caves Entry Ticket, Lonavala Overview

Location: Karla, Lonavla, Maharashtra

Opening Timings: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

About the Monument:

Visit the Karla Caves, a prominent tourist destination near Lonavala, which refer to the ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves. The caves are also referred to as Karli Caves, Karle Caves or Karla Cells & hold great potential as one of the oldest Buddhist cave shrines in India. Witness the largest Chaityas in India which implies to a prayer hall with a stupa. Also, explore the famous Ekvira Temple located inside the caves.

  • Enjoy a climb of 150 stairs to reach the beautiful Karla caves.
  • Witness the humongous 15 - meter pillar along with a temple dedicated to Goddess Ekveera, based at the entrance of the caves.
  • Catch the sights of the grandest Chaityagrihas in India, where the largest of them is 37.87 m deep from door to back, 13.87 m wide and 14.02 m high.
  • Explore a Buddhist monastery, believed to have been built there around 2nd century BC.
  • Get amazed to see the rock-cut columns, adorned with intricate carvings and inscriptions.
  • Spot 16 rocks cut excavations, where 8 of them are the Chaityagrihas.

How to Reach:

Karla caves are located about 60 km from Pune, the best option is to either hire a taxi or take private transportation while travelling from Pune or Mumbai.

  • Nearest Railway Station: The Malavli Railway Station is the nearest railway station based at a distance of 5.2 kms.
  • Nearest Bus stand: The nearest bus stand is the Khandshi ST Bus Stand, based at a distance of 18 kms.

Note:

  • All the participants, irrespective of age group, are considered adults.

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Meant for the Indian passport holders of India, this fixed day ticket lets you get amazed at the beauty of the Karla caves

Note:

  • All the participants, irrespective of age group, are considered adults.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Entry Ticket to the Karla caves

For people with other foreign passports, this ticket lets you enjoy access to the magnificent Karla caves.

Note:

  • All the participants, irrespective of age group, are considered adults.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Entry Ticket to Karla caves

More Details about Karla Caves Entry Ticket, Lonavala

Know Before You Go for Karla Caves Entry Ticket, Lonavala

  • Recommended to carry a copy of your vaccination certificate and follow safety protocols as mandated by local administration.
  • Visitors shall be required to show photo identity proof in original at the entry to the monument.
  • Entry ticket is non refundable
  • Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals.
  • Please adhere to the timings.
  • The package cannot be split.
  • Maintain social distancing in public places.
  • Entry ticket timings are - Forenoon: Valid till 12:00 PM ; Afternoon: Valid till 06:00 PM

Karla Caves Entry Ticket, Lonavala Map

Starting Point
Karla Buddhist Caves
Karla, एकवीरा देवी रोड, Lonavla, Maharashtra 410405, India