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Kanheri Caves

Sanjay Gandhi National Park | Borivli East, Mumbai (Bombay), India
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Type: Caverns/ Caves
Traveler Description: Located 10 km  from Borivali, and in the midst of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, lie the Kanheri Caves.The word Kanheri originates from Sanskrit... more »
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Out of the world experience right in the middle of the city. But best visited in a group as not always completely safe. Not really appreciated by Mumbai's citizens for the cultural landmark it is. More of a secluded space. Absolutely breathtaking in the monsoons

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

me and my Nan visited Kanheri caves. IT WAS AWESOME! they give us ropes and a helmet with a light on it so we could adventure into the caves. we found a yeti in the caves and my Nan pooped a brick. lucky i was there to save the day with my poke-ball i summoned Picachu and we battled. i... More

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

A very good place to go for hiking. Pleasant surrounding. The caves have their own collection of the buddhist stupas.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

The caves are located within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Definitely worth a visit. When you climb on top of the higher caves, you can see miles and miles of greenery around you and also some of Mumbai's high-rises shimmering in the haze. At least this place is not used as an open public toilet. There is a canteen serving... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

kanheri caves in all is great. But there is nothing like the view you can get of th city once you have trekked to the the very peak of the mountain

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

It's within Borivali National Park. Not properly maintained though. But good to visit an ancient place like this

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

These caves are located inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali area. The caves are about 7 km from the park entrance. There is a park entrance fee (Rs 33/-) which does not include the caves ticket (Rs 10/-). Best would be that you go there in your private or hired vehicle, auto rickshaws are not allowed inside. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

The caves are located in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and provide an excellent get-away when staying in Mumbai for half a day. You'll be not far from the city but you'll be in the middle of nature. The caves themselves are an interesting attraction being carved in monolithic rock in the mountains. You need to climb stairs up to... More

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Hyderabad, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

These are typical Buddhist caves right in the middle of the metropolis. You can see the ancient carvings surrounded still by a small jungle.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

It's strange that a place of such historical significance which is with the city of Mumbai is ignored by so many. A must visit place for locals and tourists. The best time to go would be post monsoons, which beautify the whole drive up to the caves. Check the timings before you go as it shuts quite early.

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