Karla and Bhaja Caves are situated close to Lonavala in Maharashtra. The Bhaja caves are respected to be from the hours of Hinayana period of Buddhism, which is of second to first century BC. These caverns are likewise basically Viharas and Chaityas and found only 3 km away from the primary street in the midst of green environmental elements. There is likewise a cascade close to the cavern where holidaymakers can revive themselves with a plunge. Lohagad and Visapur strongholds are not a long way from these caverns.
Karla Cave is the biggest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya (sanctuary) in India worked during Satavahana's standard. Karla is the best illustration of rock-cut design, which is accepted to cut out from a living stone. A portion of its 2000 year-old wooden shafts are as yet alive. It requires almost 20 minutes to ascend the lofty method of the Karla caves. There is a 45 metre (148-foot) long Chaitya, conceivably the best of its sort in the country.