Kanheri Caves Tours and Tickets

Explore ancient caves, created between the 1st century BC and the 10 century AD, which were used by Buddhist monks as monasteries, halls and homes on this 5-hour private tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, private transportation and driver, and entrance fees included.

Explore the fascinating Kanheri Caves on a short trip from Mumbai. Learn about the early Buddhist settlers and monks who spent their lives spreading the teachings of Lord Buddha.

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.

Sightseeing in Mumbai? Dodge the crowds and see the sights in style with a private guide and driver, and a personalised itinerary. This full-day tour is yours to customise as you want, so you can visit the landmark Gateway to India, drive down Marine Drive and admire the Mahalaxmi Temple, or venture off-the-beaten-track to Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat. Add on a tour of either the Elephanta Caves or Kanheri Caves, or spend time browsing the capital's leading art and history museum.

Take in the beauty and history of India on this half-day jungle safari at the Kanheri Caves. Tour the 2000 year-old Buddhist settlement and check out ancient rock carvings, hillside living quarters and religious relics that date back to the first century BC. Venture into the jungle on an epic safari that offers up a slice of nature that feels worlds away from the urban crush of Mumbai. 

Spend an entire day exploring Buddhist caves and monasteries where monks once practiced their austerities in the first century AD. Tour the sparse and bare walls situated in the heart of Mumbai's National Park. Follow your guide through the incredible complex that contains more than 100 tiny cells carved into the side of a hill and learn about the history, culture and traditions that surround this truly unique destination.

Trade the bustle of fast-paced Mumbai for a serene and contemplative setting in Borivali National Park. The ultimate mythological extravaganza, this full-day guided tour combines a visit to the ancient rock-cut caves of Kanheri with a classical Bharatanatyam dance performance by a leading Indian dance troupe. Tours include a tasty lunch and enriching commentary from your guide - a trained art historian.

Go on a journey back into time at Kanheri Caves, located deep inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. With our local expert you will retrace the ancient origins of Buddhism in Mumbai, marvel over the impressive methods used to build the caves and experience the daily life of the National Park's local inhabitants.Swadesee tours are different because we believe in co-curating the experience with a local expert who has a tangible connection to the heritage. We believe that to truly understand and appreciate a place, you must see it from the perspective of a local. As such, our Kanheri Caves visit includes a visit of a local settlement inside the park where one can not only learn about ancient history, but also its impact on the locals in the region. 

Visit the Kanheri Caves at Sanjay Gandhi National Park on this private tour from Mumbai. Travel to this woodland reserve north of the city, and soak up its scenery and Buddhist caves, hand-cut into the basalt hills around 400 BC. Head inside to see the Buddha statues, reliefs, stairways, dwellings, and water cisterns; learn about the monks who resided here; and finish with a restaurant lunch. Includes Mumbai hotel pickup and drop-off, plus entrance fees.

Take in the many wonders of Mumbai on a private full-day tour that starts with an excursion to Kanheri Caves. You'll also see city highlights including the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai (Crawford Market), Marine Drive, the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, the Gandhi Museum, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, and the  Prince of Wales Museum. Includes private guide and vehicle, and pickup and drop-off from your chosen location.