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A large rock-cut temple with multiple doorways and steps leading up to it. 1
A stone sarcophagus with a large dome in a cave with ancient carvings. 2
A person walking on a rocky path with a wooden railing, surrounded by trees and a distant city skyline. 3
A long corridor with tall, intricately carved columns and a domed ceiling. 4
A large stone statue of a seated figure in a niche, surrounded by detailed carvings and architectural elements. 5

Mumbai: Buddhist Kanheri Caves with Golden Pagoda Temple

By India Tour
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$45 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore the ancient Kanheri Caves, a series of rock-cut Buddhist caves
  • Visit Mumbai's largest Golden Vipassana Pagoda, a beacon of serenity
  • Learn about Vipassana meditation and its teachings
  • Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off at your Mumbai hotel

Activity location

    • Mumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption 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
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Kanheri Caves Tour with Meeting Point

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

In this option you will visit Kanheri Caves only Without Pickup and Drop-off

Language options: English
Price details
AU$45.19 x 1 AdultAU$45.19
Total
Price is AU$45.19

Kanheri Caves Tour with Pickup & Drop-off

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

In this option you will visit Kanheri Caves with Pickup and Drop-off

Language options: English
Price details
AU$117.96 x 1 AdultAU$117.96
Total
Price is AU$117.96

Kanheri Caves and Golden Pagoda with Pickup & Drop-off

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

In this option you will visit Kanheri Caves & Golden Pagoda Temple With Pickup and Drop-off

Language options: English
Price details
AU$162.70 x 1 AdultAU$162.70
Total
Price is AU$162.70

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned transport for during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knowledgeable Tour Guide
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    Entry Ticket
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    Bottled water
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    All Parking & Charges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

Early morning pickup from your location. Explore the ancient Kanheri Caves, a remarkable complex of rock-cut Buddhist caves dating back to the 1st century BCE, which once served as an important centre for Buddhist learning and monastic life.

Discover key features such as:
Prayer halls (chaityas) and meditation cells
Monasteries (viharas), stupas, and residential halls
Over 100 caves carved from volcanic basalt rock
Intricate carvings, sculptures, and inscriptions, including ancient Brahmi script
Artistic depictions reflecting the spread of Buddhism in Western India

Learn about the historical, religious, and cultural significance of the caves from your knowledgeable guide.
The Kanheri Caves are recognised for their outstanding heritage value and attract scholars and visitors interested in India’s ancient Buddhist history.

Visit the Golden Pagoda Temple (If you select the Kanheri Caves and Golden Pagoda)
Drive to the Global Vipassana Pagoda near Gorai Beach and admire its striking architecture, built as a symbol of peace and harmony. Learn about Vipassana meditation, its philosophy, and its global significance.

Return to your hotel

Location

Activity location

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    • Mumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 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
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India