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Karla Caves The Karla Caves are a complex of ancient Buddhist Rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala. We reached Karla caves at around 1 PM. But when we reached the parking lot, it was full and there was queue. So basically if one vehicle would come out of parking, then one vehicle would be let in as per order. After a wait of around 20 minutes, we got a chance to park our vehicle and there is a parking fee charged here. With this we began our journey of climbing uphill through steep steps to the cave. The steps leading to the caves have shops lined up on either side. I noticed that lot of shops are selling coconuts, flowers and one goddess photo. So, while taking interim breaks, I entered one of the shops and inquired with the shopkeeper. He told me that at the top the cave complex has one portion with Buddhist cave and other portion is occupied by a temple dedicated to goddess Ekveera.     Usually there is entry fee. But on account to 75 years of Indian Independence, entry was free fo