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Kanheri Caves: Guided Half Day Tour Exploring Ancient Buddhist Carvings and Sculptures
Mumbai
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.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kanheri Caves - 1. Drive through the forest of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park to reach the Kanheri Caves.
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Visit the Kanheri Caves, a series of caves and rock-cut monuments with over 100 Buddhist caves.
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Caves are unadorned single or multiple-cell monasteries intended for modest living, studying, and meditating.
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park - 1. Visit the cave Stupa, an assembly hall supported by massive stone pillars, and a dagoba, or Buddhist shrine.
- Explore the forest’s other hidden gems, shrines, and viewpoints within Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
- You will also receive complementary snacks from the locals during the trip.
What's Included
- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
- Car for all the destinations
- Great local tips and recommendations
- Water Bottle and Snacks
- Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance
What's Not Included
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- Hotel Pickup and Drop (beside city center limit, more than 5 km from Borivali)
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- Entry fee to any historical site
Additional Information
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- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
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- A small amount of walking is involved.
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- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking.Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability.
Location
Kanheri Caves
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivli East
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
