2000 year old Buddhist trail to Karla & Bhaja Caves as a day trip from Mumbai

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Mumbai, India

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Mystical Journey to Karla, Bhaja Caves Tour from Mumbai

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Mystical Journey to Karla, Bhaja Caves Tour from Mumbai

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Overview

Step back in time over 2,000 years while you visit the Karla and Bhaja Caves on a day trip from Mumbai. See carved sculptures of Buddhist significance, monasteries and monk residences from the first century, and shelters made from traders traversing the Arabian Sea and Deccan Plateau hundreds of years ago. Enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour that is also inclusive of lunch.

Take a day tour from Mumbai to the Karla and Bhaja Caves
Learn about the 2,000-year-old caves and the rock sculptures
Sit down to a delicious lunch of Indian cuisine between caves
Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and vehicle

What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Lunch
Hotel & Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off
Local guide

Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

All hotels in Mumbai

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Karla Caves

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bhaja Caves

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A moderate amount of walking is involved. 200 steps each in Karla and Bhaja
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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History and culture

Jared_N, Feb 2023

I highly recommend this tour. The guide was wonderful and was able to provide a lot of insolite and history because of his experiences you couldn't get if just doing the Caves by yourself. Both Caves are very different. Our favorite was Karla since more peaceful but Bhaja had beautiful artwork and a huge hall. We went to elephanta Island on our own the day before and that was very different then both of these. There isn't a lot of walking but what walking they did have was very steep and so some older members of our group had a difficult time but even with having a knee surgery 2 months ago was doable for them. The vehicle was very nice for india and we had plenty of legroom which isn't always the case The guide went out of his way when I had a crazy request for some salt and pepper shakers at a place we stopped to eat and when restaurant wouldn't sell them (understably) he was able to find out where they got them from which happened to be near our hotel. We also hadn't eaten breakfast and guide stopped so we could get a bite and made sure we tried something local to mumbai area we couldn't get somewhere else Recommend if you are ok with a little bit of physical activity and are into history and culture.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks so much for the detailed feedback. It was our pleasure hosting you. I am glad you enjoyed the Karla and bhaja caves day trip from Mumbai with Pankaj.