Top Things to do in Pune District
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Things to do in Pune District, Maharashtra: The Best Caverns & Caves
Discover the best top things to do in Pune District, India including Bedsa Caves, Lenyadri Caves, Karla Caves, Junnar Caves, Bhaja Caves, Bhairi Caves.
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1. Bedsa Caves
2. Lenyadri Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By SaketA59 - Pune, India
Travelled from Pune, it takes 3 hours to reach the place. Distance is 100 kms and there is a toll also. Nice and peaceful place. There is paid parking available here. Food is also provided . To reach the temple need to climb steps and there is entrance ticket of 25 rs. Beware of the monkey en-route to the temple. Vignahar ashta vinayak is 15 kms from here, visited that as zell
3. Karla Caves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 634 reviews
Reviewed By MayureshBorekar - Mumbai, India
Must Visit in Rainy Season, Great place to explore, Place of Devi Ekvira temple, all the surrounding are very good.
4. Junnar Caves
5. Bhaja Caves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By RajuSalvi - Pune, India
A) Date of Visit: 9th Oct 2019. B) Route: Old Pune Mumbai route. Pune Bibvewadi to Wakdewadi to Khadki to Nigdi to Talegaon to Bhaja Cave C) Road Toll: After Dehu, one way Rs.70 & Two way Rs.105 for car. D) Distance: 67 km E) Directions: At 62 km is the junction of Bhaja & Karla cave. Landmarks at this junction: Signboard arch of Ekvira Devi on your right. On your left: Sarthak Snacks Center (we had breakfast here) & Hotel Ekvira Snacks Center On your right: Hotel Karla Gate (we had lunch here after visiting Karla cave) At this Bhaja Karla junction: a) Right turn takes to Karla cave b) Left left turn takes you to Bhaja Cave passing railway crossing It is 5 km distance from Bhaja Karla cave junction to Bhaja cave. F) Parking: Entry fee Rs.30/- for car by village grampanchayat. a) There is ample space at Bhaja village 100 meters before Bhaja foothill I parked car here. No parking fee b) At the foothill of Bhaja Cave G) Short Trek From the foothills there are steps till Bhaja Cave. 10 to 20 minutes walk depending on your speed. H) Entry Ticket: Buy the entry ticket on your left side counter 50 meter before Bhaja Cave entry gate. a) Rs.25 per person for adult Indians b) Free for 3 to 15 years age category c) Rs.300 for foreigners I) Timings: 9 am to 5.30 pm J) Food: a) Plenty of restaurants on old Pune Mumbai highway b) Few restaurants at the Bhaja Karla junction c) Couple of restaurant & snacks center at Bhaja village parking H) Washrooms No washroom on Bhaja cave Better you make use of it in the restaurants on the highway or at the Bhaja Karla junction. J) We were on following one day trip: 1. Gaatha Mandir at Dehu 2. Shirdi Saibaba Temple at Shirgaon 3. Bhaja Cave 4. Karla Cave 5. Tiger Point Lonavla 6. Bhooshi Dam 7. Rajmachi Garden at Khandala 8. Sunset Point at Khandala K) Now on Bhaja Cave a) While walking on the trek to Bhaja cave, it provides scenic views all around b) You can see Visapur fort on top or behind Bhaja cave & Lohgadh fort on the right of Bhaja cave c) 30 minutes are more than enough to visit the complete set of caves d) For me, Bhaja is the best amongst Karla & Bedse cave e) Karla attract huge crowd on account of Ekvira devi temple beside one of the cave, Bhaja attracts less crowd & Bedse attracts very less crowd f) There is water fall before the foothill of Bhaja cave & at the end of the Bhaja cave L) Photos You are allowed to take the photo graphs as you wish. You can see the photos attached in this review plus on tripadvisor to get the feel of this place. M) Best Time to Visit Rainy & Monsoon season is the best. June to January is the best time It is a nice picnic place.
