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Guided tour of Buddhist Kanheri Caves and Golden VIpassana Pagoda
(7) Reviews
Mumbai
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Kanheri Caves is a day trip from Mumbai to a 2000 year old Buddhist university. Explore some of the Caves which served as a major centre for Buddhist learning between the 1st century BC and 10th century AD. Relive the life of the students who came from all over Asia to live in this ancient campus and learn from the Masters. Marvel at the unique architectural style, magnificent sculptures and novel engineering techniques that made Kanheri an incredible place to live and learn, 2000 years back. The tour also includes a visit to Golden Vipassana Pagoda to experience serenity and ancient Buddhist relics.
This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Mi...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Pick and drop
Private car
Entrance charges
Guide
Itinerary
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Kanheri Caves
After picking you up from your hotel or cruise terminal, we proceed to Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Kanheri Caves are located inside this 87 square KM national park.
Over the next few hours we will explore magnificent sculptures, relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions which will give us clues about the life and times in this ancient University which was a premier seat for Buddhist learning. We will visit the Grand Chaitya where the monks used to gather to meditate. The magnificent Stupa helped the monks to focus and concentrate during meditation. A relic of a great teacher from the past would usually be found inside the Stupa.
As we move between the caves we will be able to see the transformation from Thervada to Mahayana style of Buddhism over the years. It is a fantastic venue even today to discuss with our guide, the principles of different styles of Buddhism and the differences with other prominent religions of land like Hinduism and Jainism!
The 109 caves have an assortment of sculptures of Buddha as well as Boddhisattvas like Padmapani. Our guide will explain the crucial role of Boddhisatvas in the Buddhist society and how they were important for the survival of this great religion.
5 hours
Guided tour of Buddhist Kanheri Caves and Golden VIpassana Pagoda
(7) Reviews
Mumbai
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Kanheri Caves is a day trip from Mumbai to a 2000 year old Buddhist university. Explore some of the Caves which served as a major centre for Buddhist learning between the 1st century BC and 10th century AD. Relive the life of the students who came from all over Asia to live in this ancient campus and learn from the Masters. Marvel at the unique architectural style, magnificent sculptures and novel engineering techniques that made Kanheri an incredible place to live and learn, 2000 years back. The tour also includes a visit to Golden Vipassana Pagoda to experience serenity and ancient Buddhist relics.
This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Mi...