Mumbai: Kanheri caves half day guided tour with transfers
Description
Mumbai: Kanheri Cave Half Day Tour: Explore Kanheri caves to see Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings, and inscriptions, dating from the 1st century B.C. Benefit from a hotel transfer and local English-speaking guide as you learn about Buddhist history.
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Itinerary
Depending on your hotel location and the traffic conditions, the drive to Kanheri Caves takes about 1 to 1 5-hours Relax in a comfortable air-conditioned car till you are dropped off at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, where the caves are situated Your guide will take you around five of the biggest and most significant caves You will also have some free time to explore and walk around on your own In the main hall stands the towering figure of the Lord Buddha measuring about 7 meters in height The interior has a colonnade of 34 majestically carved pillars The eleven-headed Avalokiteshwara is the most distinctive motif There are about 100 inscriptions in different scripts - Brahmi, Devnagri, Pallavi and Sanskrit
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
