Karla Caves

Karla Caves are Maharashtra's finest rock-cut Buddhist monument — a 2nd century BCE complex housing India's largest surviving early Buddhist chaitya hall, with a magnificent carved facade and a wooden original umbrella preserved above its stupa. An active Hindu-Buddhist pilgrimage site and top Lonavala heritage sightseeing destination. Entry fee applies; the 150-step climb is steep. Best visited weekdays to avoid weekend crowds. Located 11 km from Lonavala town.