Kanheri Caves Tour from Mumbai (Guided Half Day Sightseeing)

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the more than 100 Buddhist caves known as the Kanheri Caves, which are tucked among the tranquil settings of Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings, and inscriptions on these caves date from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE, providing insight into the rise and fall of Buddhism.

1. Drive through the forest of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park to reach the Kanheri Caves.
2. Explore the caves' Stupa, an assembly hall supported by massive stone pillars, and a dagoba, or Buddhist shrine.
3. Explore the forest's other hidden gems, shrines, and viewpoints within Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
4. During the trip, you will also receive complementary food from the locals.

What's Included

2. Car for all the destinations
3. Great local tips and recommendations
3. Water Bottle and Snacks
5. Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance
1. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
1. Hotel Pickup and Drop (beside city center limit, more than 5 km from Borivali)
2. Entry fee to any historical site

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our tours start strictly on time so please be ready at the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before the tour start time. We pickup all the travelers from Borivali, please connect with us if your stay is located outside, we can organize pickup and drop at additional charges. Extra fees will be applied when the hotel pick-up and drop-off points are more than 5 kilometers beyond the city limits.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    1. Drive through the forest of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park to reach the Kanheri Caves. 2. Visit the Kanheri Caves, a series of caves and rock-cut monuments with over 100 Buddhist caves. 3. Caves are unadorned single or multiple-cell monasteries intended for modest living, studying, and meditating.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    1. Visit the cave Stupa, an assembly hall supported by massive stone pillars, and a dagoba, or Buddhist shrine. 2. Explore the forest's other hidden gems, shrines, and viewpoints within Sanjay Gandhi National Park. 3. You will also receive complementary snacks from the locals during the trip.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 1. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • 2. A small amount of walking is involved.
  • 3. Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking.Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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