Bhaja Caves
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Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Cave
Timings : Bhaja Caves: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM,
Karla Caves: 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Time Required : 2-3 hrs
Entry Fee : Indians: INR 15,
Foreigners: INR 200
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Bhaja Caves, Lonavala Overview
The Bhaja caves are a group of 22 rock-cut Buddhist caves, located near Pune. Visited mostly along with the Karla Caves, these caves are believed to have existed since 2nd century BC. Travel back in time on this trip to ancient Indian rock-cut caves with the best rock-cut architecture of all times. The ancient caves are protected as Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
The Bhaja Caves houses a group of 14 majestic stupas which are the heirloom of the resident monks who died at Bhaja. Five of these stupas can be seen outside the ancient cave while nine are outside displaying an inscription with the name of three monks - Ampinika, Dhammagiri and Sanghdina. These stupas have been sculpted very intricately showing the name of the monks along with their titles.
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