Kanheri Caves (Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Explore the 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 the insight into 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.
1. Drive by the Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s forest, heading deep into it in order to reach the Kanheri Caves.
2. Visit the Stupa within the caves, congregation hall supported by huge stone pillars and a dagoba or Buddhist shrine.
3. Explore the other hidden gems, temples, view point within Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s forest.
4. You will also enjoy the local’s favorite snacks (complimentary) during the tour.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Explore the 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 the insight into 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.
1. Drive by the Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s forest, heading deep into it in order to reach the Kanheri Caves.
2. Visit the Stupa within the caves, congregation hall supported by huge stone pillars and a dagoba or Buddhist shrine.
3. Explore the other hidden gems, temples, view point within Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s forest.
4. You will also enjoy the local’s favorite snacks (complimentary) during the tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kanheri Caves, Sanjay Gandhi National Park Borivli East, Mumbai India
1. Explore the more than 100 Buddhist caves popularly known as the Kanheri Caves, group of caves and rock-cut monuments.
2. Caves are simple single or multiple-cell monasteries, devoid of any decorations and meant for simple living, studying and meditating.
3. Visit the Stupa within the caves, congregation hall supported by huge stone pillars and a dagoba or Buddhist shrine.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali East, Mumbai 400066 India
1. Drive by the Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s forest, heading deep into it in order to reach the Kanheri Caves.
2. Explore the other hidden gems, temples, view point within Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s forest.
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
