Karla Caves

Karla Caves are located in Karlawhich are about 10 km from Lonavala, a popular hill station in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Lonavala is well-connected to major cities in Maharashtra by road and rail, making it easily accessible for tourists. The Karla Caves complex comprises a total of 16 rock-cut caves, out of which the largest and most impressive is the Chaitya Hall or the Great Cave.
This cave has a grand arched entrance and features an impressive rock-cut temple with a high vaulted ceiling and towering columns that create a dramatic effect. The walls of the cave are adorned with intricate carvings of Buddhist deities and scenes from the life of the Buddha.

In addition to the Karla Caves, Lonavala offers a range of other attractions, including waterfalls, viewpoints, and trekking trails. It is also famous for its chikki, a sweet snack made from jaggery and nuts, which is a must try for visitors.

Bhaja Caves

The Bhaja Caves in Lonavala, Maharashtra, are a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the Maharashtra. The caves are easily accessible from Lonavala by road, and visitors need to climb around 200 steps to reach the The Bhaja Caves are an excellent example of the rock-cut architecture of ancient India and are considered to be one of the oldest Buddhist caves in the country. The caves are a popular tourist destination and are easily accessible from Lonavala by road.

About The Pawna Lake

Pavana Lake is located in maval taluka, Pune district maharashta. Pavana dam is a man made dam. The construction of the lake was done in 1973. We see a huge crowd of tourists at Pawana Lake.The lake is known for its blue oasis of the waters at the Sahyadris. The lake is visible from the forts like Torna, Tung, Torna, Lohagad, and many more forts.

Pawna lake is especially considered a favorite destination for picnics. Especially in weekend's we see crowds of tourists at Pawna Lake. This place is said to be the favorite place of tourists from Pune, Mumbai and other cities.Pavana Lake attracts visitors mainly from the two major neighboring cities of Pune and Mumbai

There is good road connectivity from Pune, Lonavala and Mumbai to Pawna Lake. People enjoy doing things like boating, camping , photography, bird watching etc. on the lake.

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