Lonavala
The City of Caves
the Cave Monasteries Surrounding Lonavala
Sandwiched between Maharashtra’s two largest cities, Mumbai and Pune, lies a vast collection of stone-cut caves among the jetting rocky hills near the small town of Lonavala. This stunning region, known for its river gorges and waterfalls, finds itself freely flowing with cleansing rain waters every monsoon season, bringing out deep green grass and moss popping out of every rock crevasse in the area. The rock caves in this area are treasured as some of the best preserved Buddhist marvels in the world, displaying incredible levels of craftsmanship and artistry.