Overview

They contain Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions, dating from the 1st century CE to the 10th century CE. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, which means "black mountain". The site is on a hillside, and is accessible via rock-cut steps.
For a histroy enthusiast, a great place to be. The caves a wonderfully carved in stone and definitely worth a visit.
The story goes that Avalokiteshvara was so pained by the sorrow of people that his head burst into 11 pieces. The Buddha turned each piece into a head in itself. Thus Avalokiteshvara came to have 11 heads. The oldest stone expression of this is found in the Kanheri Caves.

 

7 Hours Available on request Borivali East, Maharashtra
Itinerary

Assembly at SGNP gate at 8.00 am.

Start hike towards Kanheri caves (7 kms one way)

Reach Kanheri caves by 10:30 am

Explore Caves with a guided tour

Complete exploration by 1 pm

Have lunch

Start Return hike 

Reach SGNP gate by 3 pm 

 

P.S. - One can opt for share taxis from SGNP gate to Kanheri (₹50 one way) instead of hiking as well.

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Entry fees
  • Guide Expertise
  • GST

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Any Meals
  • Taxi charges
  • Any expenses of personal nature
Pickup point
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Sanjay Ghandi National Park Ticket Counter, National Park - Kanheri Caves Rd, Rajendra Nagar Society, Kulupwadi, Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066, India View on Map