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Mumbai: Kanheri Buddhist Caves Private Tour

1. Mumbai: Kanheri Buddhist Caves Private Tour

Start your day with a complementary morning pickup from your chosen location, then relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle on the 1-hour drive to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, where the Kanheri Caves are located. The 109 basalt rock caves were carved between the 1st century BC and 9th century AD, and the site served for more than 1,500 years as a center for Buddhist monks. Climb a flight of rock steps to arrive at the caves, which contain elaborately carved sculptures, pillars, and stupas, along with paintings of the Buddha and the Vihara (prayer hall). The cave complex was home to a renowned Buddhist university, with rock-cut rooms that were used for study, meditation, and living quarters. Spend about two hours exploring the caves with your guide, then return to Mumbai where your tour ends with hotel drop-off.

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4.3 / 5

based on 7 reviews

Travelling as a solo female my main priority is safety followed by price as most tour companies charge a solo traveller double. This company only charged 1/3 more which I thought was fair. Picked up on time by driver and guide Mystical Mumbai Guide Anthony - driven an hour to Kanheri Caves and handed over to a specialist guide Prof. Ganesh T Vakale who is an accredited guide for Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves. Caught the park bus for the 7km trip up to the caves and then spent a good 2-3 hours with Ganesh telling me the 2000+ year history of the caves and all of the interesting facts. A really fantastic educational experience and I also saw monkeys which was a treat. You need to be able to do a lot of stairs for the higher caves but not too many to get to the lowest ones if you go slow. Take a water bottle and a hat it gets very hot. Much appreciation to Mystical Mumbai tours for putting on an unforgettable excursion.

Great Tour! Better than Elephanta Caves! Were picked up on time at our hotel. Both the guide and the driver were very friendly. Our guide Shailendra told us a lot about Mumbai during the trip and also in the park / caves he answered every question! We really enjoyed the tour! Is not nearly as crowded as the Elephanta Caves and beautifully located in the middle of "the lung of Mumbai"!

A wonderful experience with an outstanding guide, Dev, who was exceedingly knowledge, patient, accommodating, and answered all my questions. These caves are less touristy and I was able to see and experience everything at my own pace.