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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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Book your tickets online for Kanheri Caves, Mumbai: See 1,253 reviews, articles, and 1,348 photos of Kanheri Caves, ranked No.19 on Tripadvisor among 555 attractions in Mumbai.
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Kanheri Caves is a collection of 109 caves, some dating back to 1st century BCE, on a hillside in Sanjay Gandhi National Park. It was a Buddhist monastery and a learning centre for Buddhists in India. You can trek through the caves, see paintings and statues of Buddha, and enjoy the views of the city skyline.
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Nov 2019. Located amidst thick forest, this place is a good picnic spot in Mumbai and a good place to spend your day (entire day). The caves are vast and portray the craftsmanship of those of made them. On reaching the top spot near the caves, you would be surprised to see the natural treasure Mumbai possesses.
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Home. Mumbai. Kanheri Caves, Mumbai. Visitor Information: Famous For History, Photography, Sculptures, Carvings. Fee Guide in Detailed Below. Visiting Time. Duration of Visit 5:30Am to 7:30PM. Kanheri Caves is one of the famous groups of cave monuments of India.
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The Kanheri Caves in Mumbai, where history and art converge within Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is an irresistibly engaging site, providing a window into India's rich Buddhist legacy with their network of 109 entrances leading to an abundance of ancient sculptures, intricate carvings, vibrant paintings and inscriptions that span across ...
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.
