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Coordinates: 19°12′30″N 72°54′23″E. The Kanheri Caves ( Kānherī-guhā [kaːnʱeɾiː ɡuɦaː]) are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, on the island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
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Links: Website | Map. Kanheri Caves Mumbai Address: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400066, India. On the outskirts of Mumbai, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, lies this green and airy tourist spot – Kanheri Caves.
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Kanheri Caves Location. It lies 7 km deep in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park forest on the northern edge of the park. Here is the address and precise location of the caves. Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400066. Use this map to know the precise location of the caves.
The Kanheri Caves, situated approximately 10 kilometers inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is a collection of over 100 rock-cut caves. These caves, dating back to the 1st century BCE, served as Buddhist monastic complexes and were an important center of Buddhist learning during their heyday.
LOCATION Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali, Mumbai. The caves are located within Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is easily accessible via Western Railways services from Borivali Station. You can reach the park using local transport (auto-rickshaws, trains, taxis or buses) from station or bring your own vehicle.
Nov 24, 2020 · The caves are located in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, about 20km north of Mumbai. Buses and tuktuks are the best way of getting there from the city. Featured In. India Historic Sites. Home to the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort, India's historic sites are some of the most iconic and instantly recognisable in the world.
Mumbai (Bombay) The 109 Kanheri Caves lining the side of a rocky ravine 6km from the northern entrance of Sanjay Gandhi National Park are a big draw. The caves comprise vihara (monasteries), chaitya (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.
