Tourism on the rocks: Cave trail around Maharashtra
Updated On: 09 October, 2014 08:21 AM IST | | Dhara Vora
<p>With the Union Tourism Ministry’s plans to create tourist circuits meant to popularise tourism in India, we created a cave circuit to explore Maharashtra’s rich, diverse and stunning sites</p>

Mumbai Guide, Kanheri Caves, Ajanta Caves, Karla, Bhaja, Bedse, Ellora, cave tourism, Maharashtra, Travel special
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Kanheri (Built: Between 3 BCE and 11 AD) Of the several ancient caves that Mumbai is home to (most of which are in derelict conditions) Kanheri Caves still attracts a batch of nature lovers.

Tourists marvel at the stone structures at Ellora. Pic/AFP
Set in one of the greenest environs in the city at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the entire complex has about 109 Buddhist caves.
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