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Kanheri Caves

Sanjay Gandhi National Park | Borivli East, Mumbai (Bombay), India
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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, Maharashtra, India
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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You will find lots of information regarding its history, so I am telling you how to reach: Drop at Omkareshwar mandir bus stop(Boriwali east area), Boriwali national park is right here. Adult ticket is 30/- per person which you will have to take right at entrance. But there are separate tickets for other attractions inside the park: ex. Lion safari,... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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Very very hot and wear a hat the heat will get to you More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

Get a driver to make the trip to Kanheri Caves, approx. 80 mins away from town. Pay the Rs190 to get car into the National Park (or it'll be a long trek to caves) and pay extra to see caves. The sculptures and carvings inside the caves are just magnificent, can't believe over 2000yrs old and the Gov. is not... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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From the main entrance of Sanjay Gandhi National Park to the steps that lead up to the caves is a good 1 hour walk. The time includes stops for water, sitting on the kerb watching small streams flow past, taking photographs, staring at birds and trees and flowers on the way as well as avoiding monkeys. While the caves themselves... More

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

Just wow when you see those caves how they were built 2000 years ago just made of hands. Best time to see the caves is during monsoon (June-Sept), then you can also enjoy all water falls. However, I was there the first time in January, also very impressive. More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012
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I had visited the caves in Feb week 2 along with an australian colleague to show him around Mumbai. The objective was to go for lion safari but settled for Kanheri caves trip due to long Qs for safari. But Yeah! Worthwhile trip I would say. You get mini bus from Borivli National gate to get to Kanheri at Rs... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Kanheri caves are located in a park that has many attractions for city dwellers, like a zoo, a Tiger and Lion Safari, watewr and jungle. The caves are really a Budhist monastery carved in stone, much less impressive than Elephanta caves, but nonetheless worth visiting. You will see that the place is much bigger and can see Mumbai´s skyline on... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

Why travel anywhere else to see and explore history. One visit to Kanheri caves. Right in the middle of a bustling city, Mumbai, first the National park and deep inside is the 2 century BC buddhist caves. How did they do it? More

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India
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153 helpful votes 153 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012
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The ancient Kanheri Caves of north Mumbai lie within the forest on a rocky plateau in the present day Sanjay Gandhi National Park [SGNP]. Lat long: 19°13’ N; 72°55’ E This is a highly under rated attraction, well worth at least a half day trip for both visitors to, and local residents of Bombay. An early start is recommended to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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One of the few sites to see in Mumbai. A real gem. More

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