Wax Museum- Lonavla

Sunil's Wax Museum, Lonavla

There are many wax museums in Lonavla. Oldest and best musem is Sunil's Celebraties Wax Museum. There are statues of popular Hollywood and Bollywood actors, political leaders, spirtual Gurus and sportsmen. Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Ghandhi, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar, Anna Hajare, Amitabh Baccahn, Kapil Dev, Mr. Bean, Michel Jackson, Rajani Kant, Charli Chaplin, David Beckham etc. Some of are so real that they would speak with you.. 

You can visit website of the museum  -  http://www.celebritywaxmuseum.com/ 

How to Reach : Lovavla is well connected with all cities in Maharashtra. Its about 70 km from Pune. 

The Sunil's Museum is on the way of Bhushi dam road in the city it self. Take right turn immediate after railway crossing over bridge. Its walking distance from Lonavla bus stand n railway station. The museum is visible on Google Map.

Visit  : 

• Entry Fee was Rs. 200/- per person in May 2018.
• Timing 9 am to 9.30 pm.
• You can Book tickets online from http://www.celebritywaxmuseum.com/ 
• There are special offers to educational and Corporate groups.
• There is no time limit to exit.
• You are allowed to click photographs with statues without touching.
• There are briefs about the personality behind each statue.
• Eatables not allowed to eat inside.
• There are food stalls in the complex where the wax museum is situated.
• Separate parking place is there in the basement at least for 100 cars,
• Avoid to visit on the weekends of monsoon season.
• There are other entertainment in the same complex like Horror house, Mirror Maze and 7D rides etc. but not related to wax museum.

Bedse Caves

 Bedse Caves बेडसे लेणी

About Caves :These are Buddhist caves. Smaller in size. Less crowded. Not so known and famous. Peaceful atmosphere. Chaitya, Vihar and Stupas are beautifully carved in the caves. 

Visiting Time : 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

How to Reach :  

About 65 km from Pune. Travel time approx. 90 mins.

By road - Pune - Go on Bangalore - Mumbai Old Highway - Proceed to Mumbai direction - Dehuroad - Talegaon - Vadgaon - Kamshet - 55 k.m. - Take left turn to Pawna (dam) nagar  road - small ghat - cross express way by over bridge - Bedse village - take right turn through village - Kaccha road to caves - this road is narrow and rough - Park vehicle here.

Same road further goes to Pawna dam, Lohgad to Lonavla.

Parking : 

There is no paved parking here, but place for is there for parking.

Food & Stay : 
There is home-stays at nearby villages.
There is a small restaurant in Bedse village. Villagers can provide meal on pre-order basis.
Even hotels are available at Lonavla and Khandala which is hardly 15 km from Bhaje caves. 

What to See :
You need climb steps to reach the caves. It will take approx 20 mins.

The Cave is chaitya with exquisite stupa in it, almost reaching the ceiling. Both sides of the main hall are flanked by octagonal columns of stone.The other large cave chamber is vihara, with nine smaller cells.
Entrance in the cave is decorated with two round pillars and two semi-columns, Each of them has beautiful sculptural groups on cap – humans or deities riding animals like horse, bull, elephant etc.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Nearby Places : Karla-Bhaje caves, Pawna dam, Lohgad fort, Visapur fort, Tikona fort, Tung fort, Lonavla-Khandala 

Bhaje Caves

Bhaje Caves भाजे लेणी 

About Caves : 
Bhaje caves are Buddhists caves carved in 2nd century B.C. in Pune District, which is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. Chaitygruha and group of small 14 Stupas are notable monument in the Caves. The site is named after the base village i.e. Bhaje. There are about 22 rock-cut caves at the spot. 

Visiting Time : 8 a.m to 6 p.m.

How to Reach :  About 75 km from Pune. Travel time approx. 90 mins.

By road - Pune - Go on Bangalore - Mumbai Old Highway - Proceed to Mumbai direction - Dehuroad - Talegaon - Vadgaon - Kamshet - 70 k.m. - Take left turn to Karla Village - Malavli station - Bhaje village -Park vehicle here

By train - Take Pune - Lonavla Local train - get down on Malavli station - walk to Bhaje village about 1 km.

Same road further goes to Lohgad and Visapur Forts.

Parking : 
There is paid parking provided at Bhaje Village by local people for Buses, cars and bikes.

Stay : 
There is home-stays at nearby villages and hotels are at Lonavla and Khandala which is hardly 5/7 km from Bhaje caves. 

Food : Local home made food is available in Bhaje village. Small restaurants are available at the parking. Vadapaw , Kanda bhaji, Pakoda, tea, water bottles are available. 

What to See :
There are about 22 rock-cut caves. You need to climb up on steps about 10/15 mins to reach top where caves are situated.  There are Chaitygruha, vihar , Stupas and carved statues and stories of Lord Buddha. 

There is waterfall at the Bhaje village in the monsoon season.

 

 
  

 
 

 

Nearby Places : Lohgad, Visapur, Pavna Dam, Lonavla, Khandala, Karle, Bedse caves, Tung-Tikona fort