Private Kanheri Caves Tour

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You will visit the Kanheri Caves comprising of viharas (monasteries), chaityas (halls) and dwellings and were used by Buddhist monks between the 1st century BC and 10th century AD as part of a monastic university complex. A chauffeur driven private car will pick you up from your hotel in Mumbal & you will be introduced to your guide for the day. You will drive to Kanheri caves. Kanheri Caves are a group of rock - cut ancient caves located in Borivali in Mumbai. To reach there you will pass through the green forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The caves are located deep inside about 6 km from the entrance of national Park. . It will offer you a pleasant break from the pollution and the noisy, metropolitan life. The Kanheri Caves are also known as the 'lungs of Mumbai', because this is the only place in the city with the maximum amount of greenery and a lot of fresh air.

Your guide will help you to explore the kanheri caves. Kanheri caves in Mumbai have a great influence of Buddhism and they display the Buddhist angle on the art and culture of India. The word Kanheri is derived from the Sanskrit word Krishnagiri which means Black Mountain. These caves were created by chiseling a massive basalt rock. Kanheri caves date from 1st century BC to 10th Century BC. There are around 109 caves carved from the basalt rock. The hall of the caves contains the Stupa, which is a Buddhist Shrine.

Later you will return back with your private driver & transfer to your hotel.