Visiting here is an amazing experience not to be missed. They are the best Buddhist caves I've visited. The waterfalls and trickling streams of water were pretty and cooling. Once you've climbed the steps to the top of the caves the views are awesome. The only negatives I have were to watch out for the security guards who tag along with you talking like a tour guide but say they are not, then afterwards ask for a tip. The other was paying to go into the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, where the caves are, and then paying again at the gateway to get into the caves. Also as you arrive don't be taken in by the car/van guys who say it's a long way to the caves and try to usher you to their vehicle. There is a bus running inside the park very regular that goes direct to the caves costing only 26 rupees. Sorry I can't comment on the National Park as we only visited the caves.

The caves themselves are amazing. The security guards will keep harassing you however - constantly interrupting asking if you want a photo or telling you things about the caves (and then demanding a hefty tip despite not asking for assistance!). The site ‘cafeteria’ sold us out of date drinks too - it’s pretty horrid so I’d advice taking your own food/drink.

A fantastic place and not hard to get to. I took an Auto from Borivali station which cost 23 rupees. I spent more than two hours exploring the caves (there are more than 100, some are magnificent, while some are small and plain). Not many food or beverage options inside, so take some supplies. Now here is some useful information. First you pay the entrance fee for Sanjay Ghandi National Park (85 rupees for foreigners, ignore the camera charge). The rickety bus to the caves costs 10 rupees (my return journey was in a share taxi at 50 rupees). The caves come under ASI so there is another entrance charge: 300 rupees. But so well worth while!

Required essential nformation for the trip There's a huge rush in the weekends. Try to go on working days. Monday is Closed. Ticket Counter opens at 8 am. Outside vehicles are not allowed. Cabs are available inside, the charges he was quoting 1650 for AC cab and 1150 for Non AC. Cab stays with you for two hours and takes you to Kanheri Caves where he waits for one hour so that you can explore the area and then come back. If you want to take a boat ride or take jungle safari, he will drop you there and not wait. Cycles on rent are also available inside the park and also outside, opposite the park there is a shop for cycles on rent. A bus is also available which has nominal charges. Take your own snacks. Take a cap with sunshade. Start as early as possible, as the rush keeps on increasing as the day passes. Ticket window closes at 11 am on Saturday. Avoid weekends. If you want to explore on a cab, the minimum time required is three hours.