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Bedse Caves, Pune -Maharastra

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Bedse Caves or Bedsa Caves                          This is a  part of ,trilogy of the Buddhist caves ,Bhaje-Karle-Bedse, in this region. Comparatively, Bedse caves is small ,area wise and number of cave wise ,than two other caves in belt. But still it maintains its uniqueness. It is really a calm place, from where you can enjoy greenery of surroundings , a amazing view from top. It is still apart from the reach of people as , many people dont know about it, so if you are searching for a place which is Historic, having religious touch and free from rush ,this place is best. As a regular structural pattern of caves, Bedse caves consist on Chaitya gruha (prayer hall) and several Viharas (living rooms for monks). Steps for going upward is easy and well maintained.You have to keep food and water with you ,as food shops are rare available their. You can park your vehicles at bottom ,with having no risk. At caves their is security person cum guide ,who will brief you about the caves.

Lohagad, Pune-Maharastra

Lohagad , Pune-Maharastra-India                           As Pune district and nearby places are well known for Forts, and preserved History. Among different forts in Pune district ,Lohagad is a one of fort that have a long history of rulers, wars, and importance. As it is a hill-fort, going there is a pleasant experience feeling like you are in a lamb of mother nature. This fort was ruled by different rullers but, mainly by Shivaji Maharaj or marathas. Travel scope of this fort is vast due to hidden routes, temples, monuments, water tanks, view points or watching points. From Lohagad Fort you can see Bhaje Caves and Visapur fort. A good food provided by canteens or hotels at base of fort. Base village is Lohagadwadi. There is a safe parking also available for your vehicles. You can go by two or four wheeler or by trekking also. The main season to enjoy nature here is mansoon. Note - Beware of monkeys, they dont harm you but goods with you. Hold tightly your bags, snack

Bhaje Caves,Pune-Maharastra

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Bhaje Caves, Lonavala-Maharastra                          If you have a little bit interest in ancient structures, methods and monuments, this is a right place for you to visit. Bhaje caves is a 22 roct cut caves with one chaityagruha. It was cunstructed in 2nd century BC, that means nearabout 2200 years ago, as a place of resting and medicating for Buddhist Monk. As Buddhism devided into different classes ,it belongs to Hinyana class (panth). It is protected as a national monument by, Archaeological department of India. What To See-                   Instead of seeing I will say you feel. Here you can feel sound of silence. Feel chanting. Beside this, There is Chaityagruha the main prayer hall with solid stupa as a symbolic Buddha ,where Buddha was worshiped by monks and followers. Enterance of this chaityagruha well crafted with wooden horseshoe arched.Rock pillars ,with inscription and carved figures ,both side looks supporting the roof . There are ma

Panchgani

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Panchgani, Satara-Mahrastra                         Panchgani is a hill station, you will found on the way to Mahabaleshwar, from pune. As it sounds ,the name derived from five things existence here in bunch, from five villages around, from five mountains and from five rivers. It is famous for its scenic ponts. You also feel Panchgani more cool than  Mahabaleshwar. This is a place now a days famous for exicutive Boarding schools, rest-houses and hospitals.This place is also famous for bollywood film shooting, recently shoot films are, Agent Vinod  and Taare Zameen par . Former student of panchgani convent school is a well  known star of bollywood, Kajol. Nevertheless, at this place you can feel in the warm arm of nature. If you plan for two or three days trip , then stay here, so you can give one day to Panchgani ,as it deserve, and also move to Mahabaleshwar for next day. What To See -                                         As it is a hill station and mountains surround