Kanheri Caves (Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour)

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Explore the more than 100 Buddhist caves popularly known as the Kanheri Caves deeply nestled among the soothing surroundings of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in chaotic Mumbai City.

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Highlights

  • Explore the Kanheri Caves & group of caves with rock-cut monuments.
  • Cave are meant for simple living, studying and meditating.
  • Visit hidden gems temples view point within Sanjay Gandhi National Park's forest

Description

Get the insight into rise and decline of Buddhism through the Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions, dating from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE on these caves. 1. Drive by the Sanjay Gandhi National Park's forest, heading deep into it in order to reach the Kanheri Caves. 2. Explore the more than 100 Buddhist caves popularly known as the Kanheri Caves, group of caves and rock-cut monuments. 3. Caves are simple single or multiple-cell monasteries, devoid of any decorations and meant for simple living, studying and meditating. 4. Visit the Stupa within the caves, congregation hall supported by huge stone pillars and a dagoba or Buddhist shrine. 5. Explore the other hidden gems, temples, view point within Sanjay Gandhi National Park's forest. 6. You will also enjoy the local's favorite snacks (complimentary) during the tour.

Includes

1. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi 2. Car for all the destinations 3. Water Bottle and Snacks 3. Great local tips and recommendations 4. Experience the long history stretching back 2000 years, with well-developed industry, trade, agriculture, government and religion of Mumbai. 5. Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance'

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