Private Full-Day Excursion to Karla and Bhaja Caves from Mumbai
9 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
English
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Overview
Explore best-preserved Buddhist rock-cut caves in India on a full-day tour to the Karla and Bhaja Caves. Depart Mumbai in the morning to spend time at each cave complex, learning about Buddhist heritage in India while visiting impressive monasteries, prayer rooms, and temples that were carved into rock mountains some 1,500 years ago. Includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Private full-day tour to Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves, from Mumbai
See two ancient Buddhist rock-cut cave temples
Enjoy a more comfortable and personalized experience with a private guide
Includes private vehicle and guide, and pickup and drop-off
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel or Airport pickup and drop-off
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional local tour guide
Bottled water
Exclusions
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Gratuities (recommended)
Sea port pick-up and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure Time
8amHotel pickups commence prior to this timeTimes are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details
Your Mumbai Hotel or Airport or other desired location in Mumbai.
What To Expect
After morning pickup at your desired Mumbai location, hotel or the airport, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for two hours to reach the Karla Caves. Climb 350 steps to reach the complex of 15 caves, which date to the second century AD. Your guide shows you impressive prayer halls, stupas, meditation rooms, towering columns, and intricate sculptures, and learn about the Buddhist devotees who lived there.Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), then drive less than 30 minutes to the Bhaja Caves, 22 caves that were carved into a rock mountain. Again, climb 250 steps to reach the cave complex and see carvings, lofty rooms, and more. In the mid-afternoon, transfer back to Mumbai where your tour ends in the late afternoon with drop-off at your original location.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Dress code is smart casual
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant women
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Not wheelchair accessible
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is No cancellation fee
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 50 percent cancellation fee
If you cancel within 2 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 100 percent cancellation fee