Sacred Caves & Green Escape: Kanheri Buddhist Caves & SGNP
ID: GYG1083642-1664231
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the Kanheri Caves on a guided tour. Discover a hidden green oasis in Mumbai, learn about Buddhist culture, and see intricate stone carvings.
Step away from Mumbai’s busy streets and into its hidden green oasis. This guided experience takes you through Sanjay Gandhi National Park, a rare natural sanctuary inside a bustling city.
Wander forest paths alive with birds, butterflies, and monkeys before reaching the Kanheri Caves — an extraordinary complex of over 100 Buddhist monuments carved nearly 2,000 years ago. Once a thriving center of learning and meditation, the caves feature prayer halls, monasteries, and intricate stone carvings that still echo with spiritual calm.
Your guide will share stories of monks who lived here, the history of Buddhist culture in western India, and the surprising link between Mumbai’s wilderness and its urban identity. This is more than a sightseeing trip — it’s a journey into nature, history, and tranquility.
Highlights
- Discover the hidden green oasis of Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Explore over 100 ancient Buddhist caves carved into basalt rock
- Find calm and connection just beyond Mumbai’s busy streets
- Step inside prayer halls, monasteries, and intricate stone carvings
- Experience the natural beauty of Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Kanheri Caves are nearly 2,000 years old and have historical significance
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Kanheri Caves
- Visit to Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Local Vehicle for Kanheri caves
- Local taxes
- Water Bottle
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
