Private Kanheri Caves & Vipassana Pagoda Full-Day Experience

Mumbai, India

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Depart Mumbai for the morning to visit the spectacular Kanheri Caves on a half-day private tour with an informative guide. Head to Sanjay Gandhi National Park where the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kanheri Caves served as a Buddhist center for more than 1,000 years. Dating to the first century BC, the complex of 109 rock-cut caves is one of the oldest cave formations in India. Includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Private half-day tour to Kanheri Caves, from Mumbai
Visit an ancient Buddhist learning center in one of India's oldest cave complexes
Soak in the natural beauty of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, which houses the World Heritage-listed Kanheri Caves
Includes private transportation and guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

100% Private Tour – no shared groups
Hotel or airport pickup & drop-off
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle & Chauffeur
Expert licensed guide for personalized sightseeing
Entrance fees to all mentioned sights
Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
All parking fees, tolls, fuel, and driver allowances
Personalized journey tailored to your pace and interests

Lunch

Lunch available to purchase directly during the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

From your Hotel / Airport or other desired location in Mumbai

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Your morning tour begins with pickup from your hotel or the airport and a relaxing 1-hour drive by private air-conditioned vehicle to reach Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

The Kanheri Cave complex is situated inside the national park. You can reach the caves by taking a short walk through a lush forest with streams and waterfalls.

Climb a flight of rock steps to arrive at the caves, which contain elaborately carved sculptures, pillars, and stupas, along with paintings of the Buddha and the Vihara (prayer hall). The cave complex was home to a renowned Buddhist university, with rock-cut rooms that were used for study, meditation, and living quarters.

Spend about two hours exploring the caves with your guide, then return to Mumbai where your tour ends with hotel drop-off.

Kanheri Caves

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Global Vipassana Pagoda

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Mumbai

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Moderate walking is involved, comfortable footwear recommended
Tour duration may vary depending on traffic conditions
Suitable for travelers interested in history, culture, and spirituality
As this tour visits spiritual and heritage sites, modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is recommended
Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are advisable during summer months.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

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Silvano_G, Jan 2019

Very good guide and tour. Caves are very interesting. Car was comfortable. Caves andra e fee not included but minimal

Chetan picked us up at our hotel...

Michael_S, May 2018

Chetan picked us up at our hotel promptly at 830am. We had a separate driver, so Chetan was able to give us a lot of background information on the way to caves. Once we got to the caves, there were many monkeys near the entrance. The entrance fee was very small that we had to pay ourselves. We saw about 6 of the most significant caves out of 100 total caves and Chetan did a great job with describing their history and significance. We were returned to the hotel at about 1130am as promised. Great excursion!