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Entrance to the Kanheri Caves

Kanheri Caves Private Half-Day Tour

By Le Passage to India
8.4 out of 10
Features
Overview
  • More than 100 monastic cave dwellings carved into the rock
  • Stunning forest scenery of Sanjay Gandhi National Park
  • History of ancient Buddhist rock architecture
  • Refreshing day spent out of the bustling city
  • Private guide for a personalised tour

Activity location

  • Kanheri Caves
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mumbai City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Kanheri Caves
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your central Mumbai hotel via air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary through out the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll presently applicable taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll service taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and speciality drinks

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Maximum vehicle capacity is 6 passengers.
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • If you have limited mobility, you should not take part.
  • This activity is exclusively booked for you and your troupl
  • Hotel pick up is from most centrally located Mumbai hotels, if your hotel falls outside this area you may need to pay a supplement for hotel pickup. You will be informed of any supplement when you call to confirm your reservation after booking.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Pick up by the driver from hotel at 0800hrs(time can be adjusted as per your convenience) located within Mumbai city centre. You will be met by your priviate guide to explore the fascinating cave complex at Kanheri as you learn more about the influence of Buddhism in Indian history and culture. Led by your private guide, wander through the many caverns admiring the extensive network of halls and dwellings used for centuries by ancient societies of monks.

Travel north of Mumbai, through an area of dense forest protected with national park status, to a rocky ravine where the maze of 109 Kanheri caves is hewn into the basalt rock. Keep your eyes out for the many species of diverse flora and fauna that reside here, including spotted deer, macaque monkeys, reptiles, and flocks of birds and butterflies.

Stroll through the labyrinth of grottos, dating from the 1st century BC, that served a Buddhist population for many centuries. See private dwellings, decorative prayer halls, and intriguing sculptures all cut into the rocky hillside. Observe paintings and inscriptions as you appreciate the effect of Buddhism on Indian society.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
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