Caves of Bhaja

If one has an interest in ancient history and would love to see the beautiful carvings of early times,then you should surely visit the place called Bhaja caves at a very short distance from Pune and Mumbai.The place is worth visiting on an weekend,tired from regular routine.its just at distance of 10km from lonavala and very easy to get there.


The caves, 18 in number, are beautifully sculptured with many images of different postures of Buddha, some animals and situations of some stories of the tales of Buddhism.The buddhist excavations at Bhaja, also known as Bhaja caves, date almost to the 1st century AD and are believed to be one of the oldest buddhist religious centres in this area. it is also a big tourist draw as it is near Lonavala.Because of its classification as a national monument, it is relatively well maintained compared to many other tourist attractions here.

The excavations here consist of chaityagrhas, viharas and podhis.
The Ekvira temple is on the right side of the cave while on the left is a giant pillar with three lions on its top.

Specialty-one can see the beautiful sculptures of ancient time.The rays of the setting sun visit these caves where the sculptures of god and goddesses are carved.

How to Reach ?

Road - The caves could be reached easily from Lonavla, which is 11 Km from the caves.

Rail - Nearest railway station is Malavli,at 2 Km from the cave

Air-  Pune is the nearest airport.

Where to stay?

• Cytrus Hotel 

          Contact no +(91)-(2114)-398100

           Rates - Above 8000 INR

• Kumar Resort and Water Park

          Contact no +(91)-(2114)-273091

           Rates - 4000 -5000 INR

• Basilica Holiday Homes   

           Contact no +(91)-(2114)-278141

            Rates - 3000 -4000 INR

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Panshet Dam

f you are in Pune , and want to hangout outside area. than Punshet Damm is really a nice place .Panshet is definitely a scenic place with a good accessibility from Pune.
Panshet Dam, also called Tanajisagar Dam, is a dam on the Ambi river about 50 km southwest of the city of pune.
.This Lake is nested in the lap of Sahyadri mountain ranges, and surrounded by lush green hills streaked with numerous waterfalls.It supplies drinking water to the city, along with other two dams, including Khadakwasla
Sinhgad fort, Khadakwasla Dam and Varasgaon are the famous attractions near Panshet Lake.

Khadakwasla 

National Defense Academy (NDA) near panshet is very popular for the defense
Panshet dam was built in late 50's. In 1961 Panshet dam collapsed and entire Pune city was gabbed by water.There was tremendous loss of property but little loss to human life

NDA

It is most popular as a water-sports activity center, due to a newly developed water sports complex. Speed-boats, water-scooters and pedal boats are especially famous amongst the youngsters. One can also enjoy walking on the road leading toPanshet, which is surrounded by dark-green woods.
how to get there-
By Road:  Panshet lake is 50km away from Pune.
By Rail :   Pune is nearest Railway Station.
By Air :     Pune is nearest airport.
 Khadakwasla dam is more famous as an evening hang-out place for most Puneites, who come there to swim and have butaa, Panshet dam has always been famous for its boating scene. The backwaters of Panshet extend for a long distance and has high cliffs on the other side. So, even if you don’t go boating, there are lot of viewpoints of Panshet dam where you can have a nice picnic .


Accommodation -
                        Paradise country  
Contact no -      020- 25511988 / 25512588
Website  - http://www.punediary.com/html/paradise/paradise.html

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