Discover the ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves of Karla and Bhaja on a full-day private heritage excursion from Mumbai. Explore impressive monasteries, prayer rooms, and temples carved into rock mountains 1,500 years ago.
Discover the ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves of Karla and Bhaja on a full-day private heritage excursion from Mumbai. Explore impressive monasteries, prayer rooms, and temples carved into rock mountains 1,500 years ago.
- Karla Caves - Begin your day with a convenient morning pickup from your preferred location in Mumbai, whether it be a hotel, the airport, or a cruise port. Enjoy a comfortable two-hour journey in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Karla Caves. Upon arrival, ascend 350 steps to explore the complex of 15 caves, which date back to the second century…
- Karla Caves - Begin your day with a convenient morning pickup from your preferred location in Mumbai, whether it be a hotel, the airport, or a cruise port. Enjoy a comfortable two-hour journey in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Karla Caves. Upon arrival, ascend 350 steps to explore the complex of 15 caves, which date back to the second century AD. With the guidance of your knowledgeable guide, discover the impressive prayer halls, stupas, meditation rooms, towering columns, and intricate sculptures, while learning about the Buddhist devotees who once inhabited the area.
Take a break to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense).
- Bhaja Caves - Following your visit to the Karla Caves, take a short drive of less than 30 minutes to the Bhaja Caves, a collection of 22 caves carved into a rock mountain. Climb 250 steps to reach this fascinating cave complex, where you can admire the carvings, spacious rooms, and more. In the mid-afternoon, return to Mumbai, concluding your tour with a drop-off at your original location in the late afternoon.
- Bottled water
- Professional local private tour guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel / Airport / Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional local private tour guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel / Airport / Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Meals
- Entrance fees
- Meals
Embark on a day-long tour to the Karla and Bhaja Caves, among the best-preserved Buddhist rock-cut caves in India. Start your journey from Mumbai in the morning and engage yourself with two magnificent cave complexes, gaining insights about the Buddhist lineage in India. Visit awe-inspiring monasteries, prayer chambers, and temples that have been…
Embark on a day-long tour to the Karla and Bhaja Caves, among the best-preserved Buddhist rock-cut caves in India. Start your journey from Mumbai in the morning and engage yourself with two magnificent cave complexes, gaining insights about the Buddhist lineage in India. Visit awe-inspiring monasteries, prayer chambers, and temples that have been engraved into rocky hills approximately 1,500 years ago. The tour includes a private guide, a vehicle, and pickup and drop-off service.
- Dress code is smart casual
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Pick-up Time is subject to change depending on the pick-up location, the same will be advised one day before the pick-up
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
