Take a 5-hour guided sightseeing tour of Kanheri caves, said to be amongst the finest rock-cut caves and Buddhist architecture.

Explore the cluster of more than 100 Buddhist caves popularly known as the Kanheri Caves deeply nestled among the soothing surroundings of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in chaotic Mumbai City. Get insight into the rise and decline of Buddhism through the Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings, and inscriptions, dating from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE on these caves. Caves are simple single or multiple-cell monasteries, devoid of any decorations and meant for simple living, studying, and meditating.

 

• The guests will be received from their hotel within Mumbai city and driven to Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
• The guide will be waiting at SGNP and after a quick meet and greet the party will proceed towards Kanheri caves.
• The drive goes by the Sanjay Gandhi National Park's forest, heading deep into the forest to reach the Kanheri Caves.
• The area has over 100 Buddhist caves to explore and this collection of caves and rock-cut monuments is known as the Kanheri Caves.
• One of the bigger cave also houses the Stupa, congregation hall supported by huge stone pillars and a dagoba or Buddhist shrine.
• The drive back to Mumbai city will start in time to reach back by lunchtime.
• At the end of the tour, the guests will be dropped back at the hotel.

 

• Service of a knowledgeable guide.
• Hotel/Residence pick-up and drop
• Transportation in private vehicle.
• Toll and parking charges as per the tour itinerary.

 

• Entrance fees at the monument.
• Charges for camera.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

 

• The tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
• All guests are requested to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses/sunscreen, umbrella, hats or scarf and camera if interested in photography.
• Each member must carry a valid photo ID.
• The Kanheri Caves are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on all days except Mondays. The caves are closed on Mondays. Please plan your visit accordingly.

 

• Full refund if cancelled before* 3 days
• No refund after that

 

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