40 kms away from Pune, on the Pune-Mumbai highway are Karla and Bhaja Caves. Karla caves are 4 kms North towards from Malavli station. These caves are about 2000 years old. There is a Ekveera Devi temple on the hill. Ideal picnic spot for a one day return trip.
Bhaja caves are 2 kms south from Malavali station.
These are basically Buddhist caves with fine Sculpture. Chaityagriha can be seen in Karla. The goddess is known as Amba Mata. A certain amount is charged to enter the temple. There are total 16 caves in Bhaje.
Railways and S.T. buses are available which take you to these caves.
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