The Karla Caves are an example of ancient Buddhist rock-cut architecture located at about 11 kilometers from Lonavala. These caves date back to 2nd century B.C.E and contain complicated sculptures ...

Other significant cave complexes include the Elephanta Caves, renowned for their massive rock-cut Shiva sculptures, and the Karla and Bhaja Caves, which highlight early Buddhist architecture.

Among the oldest Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines in India, Karla caves are located about 60 km from Pune. Built into a rocky hillside, the cave complex is located on the Pune-Mumbai highway at ...