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Kanheri Caves Tour: Explore Ancient Buddhist Monuments
4.9
19 Ratings
Mumbai
Embark on a private Mumbai Kanheri Caves tour and discover the awe-inspiring rock-cut Buddhist monuments nestled in a lush forest. Immerse yourself in the rich history and natural beauty of this hidden gem.
Embark on a private Mumbai Kanheri Caves tour and discover the awe-inspiring rock-cut Buddhist monuments nestled in a lush forest. Immerse yourself in the rich history and natural beauty of this hidden gem.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kanheri Caves - The Kanheri Caves are a collection of caves and monolithic rock-cut structures carved into a large basalt outcrop within the forests of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, situated on Salsette Island in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park - Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a prominent wildlife sanctuary…
- Kanheri Caves - The Kanheri Caves are a collection of caves and monolithic rock-cut structures carved into a large basalt outcrop within the forests of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, situated on Salsette Island in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park - Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a prominent wildlife sanctuary that captivates visitors with its rich biodiversity. Established in 1969 by merging various forest reserves with the Borivali National Park, which originally covered 20.26 sq km, the park now spans 104 sq km.
- Mandapeshwar Caves - The Mandapeshwar Caves are an 8th-century rock-cut temple dedicated to Shiva, located near Mount Poinsur in Borivali, a suburb of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Initially Buddhist viharas from the 6th century, these caves are nestled in a corner of Borivali, a northern suburb of Mumbai.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pickup and drop services in a private vehicle (not for Small Group option)
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Toll Tax, Parking Fees & Gate Entry
- Private transportation
- Pickup and drop services in a private vehicle (not for Small Group option)
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Toll Tax, Parking Fees & Gate Entry
What's Not Included
- Any Meals
- Gratitude
- Personal Expenses
- Any Meals
- Gratitude
- Personal Expenses
Additional Information
Take a trip to the Kanheri Caves, a set of Buddhist rock-carved landmarks nestled in verdant woods just outside Mumbai. These caves were a Buddhist hub for knowledge, where spiritual leaders would give talks on sacred texts and important ethical principles.
The younger demographic mostly enjoys visiting these caves in the rainy season. The waterfall…
Take a trip to the Kanheri Caves, a set of Buddhist rock-carved landmarks nestled in verdant woods just outside Mumbai. These caves were a Buddhist hub for knowledge, where spiritual leaders would give talks on sacred texts and important ethical principles.
The younger demographic mostly enjoys visiting these caves in the rainy season. The waterfall presents an impressive sight during monsoons.
- Must carry cap or hat, trekking shoes or sport shoes
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(19 Ratings)
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Gregory
Dec 26, 2025
Great tour of the Kanheri Caves - well worth the visit. - Sameer was fully attentive to us throughout our tour of the caves and along the road towards our caves visit. Sameer gave us excellent advice on protocols and interaction with the monkeys. Throughout our tour of the caves he added many interesting details about the lives of the monks who developed and lived temporarily in the caves during their annual visits. We enjoyed a lovely half day and are completely satisfied with our interesting and informative tour.
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929alanahk
Dec 1, 2025
Would recommend this tour - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The admission fees were included in the price of the tour. The tour went for most of the day and we got to see a good amount of caves.
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Irenerv2223lo
Oct 27, 2025
Impressive tour with Sameer - Highly recommended tour in a beautiful national park in the middle of Mumbai. Sameer is a very nice guide, super friendly and competent. We were able to take a lot of interesting background knowledge with us.
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Vogthenning
Oct 27, 2025
Extraordinary caves tour - I had an amazing tour with Sameer to the Mumbai national park and Kanheri caves. The pickup was in time and the vehicle well maintained. Sameer gave me some insights about the Indian culture as well as the caves we have visited. I was surprised about the nature and the history of the caves. I can highly recommend the tour!
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Mark_r
Oct 7, 2025
A must see in Mumbai - The network of Buddhist caves are beautiful and inspiring. The ancient Buddhists carved large stone megalithic carvings. I was surprised by their size. The water hydrology was very sophisticated with water canals and dams. A must see with our knowledgeable guide Sanseer. Our car was a nice SUV with excellent AC. Good Driver.
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Karen_s
Jan 29, 2025
fascinating caves; beautiful park - Sanjay Gandhi National Park is just 1.5 ~ 2 hours from Mumbai City. And the caves inside the park are fascinating. Mr. Sameer introduced Mumbai and the caves along the way. Very professional. I was able to take my time enjoying the beautiful park and Kanheri caves. He gave great tips for what to look for and to listen in the caves and in the park. Deers, many cute monkeys and hawks were spotted. The tour ended with Mandapeshwar Caves. A great experience you must have when you visit Mumbai.
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Karensi3863pc
Jan 28, 2025
the experience you must have in Mumbai - The park and the caves were more than I expected. Mr. Sameer introduced Mumbai and the caves along the way. Very professional. I was able to take my time enjoying the beautiful park and Kanheri caves. He gave great tips for what to look for and to listen in the caves and in the park. Deers, many cute monkeys and hawks were spotted. The tour ended with Mandapeshwar Caves. A great experience you must have when you visit Mumbai.
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Sivas465
Dec 31, 2024
A wonderful tour - Sameer was an excellent guide: kind, thoughtful, attentive, and knowledgeable. All of the logistics were flawlessly executed. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
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Excursion651661
Nov 21, 2024
Why Indian 😂 Mumbai - Sameer Excellent guide. Very open to different cultures and views of life. I expected nothing less from India! Knowledge!
Awareness and teaching . I advise you 100 percent!
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Pauline_h
Dec 14, 2024
Fascinating Kanheri cave tour - I was staying in Goregaon so I decided to book this tour as the national park is nearby and this company offer pickups from the area. The tour was quite expensive for just one person but I wouldn't have gone alone so it was worth paying for. Sameer is an excellent guide and the caves are fascinating. The cave area is very peaceful which is unexpected so close to the city. The park and bus are quite busy at the weekend so go in the week if you can.
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