Kanheri Caves is a day trip from Mumbai to a 2000 year old Buddhist university. Explore some of the Caves which served as a major centre for Buddhist learning between the 1st century BC and 10th century AD. Relive the life of the students who came from all over Asia to live in this ancient campus and learn from the Masters. Marvel at the unique architecture style, magnificent sculptures and novel engineering techniques which made Kanheri an incredible place to live and learn, 2000 years back.

This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Lunch
✔  Pick and drop
✔  Private car
✔  Entrance charges
✔  Guide
Pickup Locations
1.  Hotel Crystal
2.  Ship Hotel
3.  Hotel RangSharda
4.  Hotel Atithi
5.  The Emerald - Hotel & Service Apartments
6.  Hotel Grace Galaxy
7.  OYO 6428 K F Residency
8.  OYO 43839 Aram Hotel
9.  Grand Residency Hotel & Serviced Apartments
10.  Hummingbird Apartments Saiprasad
11.  Hotel Victoria
12.  Avion Hotel
13.  Anando Hotel & Resorts Ltd
14.  Hotel Balwas International
15.  Nest The
16.  Captain Hotel
17.  Hotel Jayshree
18.  T24 Retro
19.  Air View Hotel
20.  The Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle
Additional Info: We will pick you from a hotel or Green gate if you are coming by Cruise
Itinerary
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Kanheri Caves After picking you up from your hotel or cruise terminal, we proceed to Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Kanheri Caves are located inside this 87 square KM national park. Over the next few hours we will explore magnificent sculptures, relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions which will give us clues about the life and times in this ancient University which was a premier seat for Buddhist learning. We will visit the Grand Chaitya where the monks used to gather to meditate. The magnificent Stupa helped the monks to focus and concentrate during meditation. A relic of a great teacher from the past would usually be found inside the Stupa. As we move between the caves we will be able to see the transformation from Thervada to Mahayana style of Buddhism over the years. It is a fantastic venue even today to discuss with our guide, the principles of different styles of Buddhism and the differences with other prominent religions of land like Hinduism and Jainism! The 109 caves have an assortment of sculptures of Buddha as well as Boddhisattvas like Padmapani. Our guide will explain the crucial role of Boddhisatvas in the Buddhist society and how they were important for the survival of this great religion.

Duration:  5 hours

Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Price:
From $160
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
8 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.