"Kanheri caves- (2-9 th Century)" Kanheri by radz

Kanheri Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 30 photos

Example of best Buddist Architecture

Kanheri in Sanskrit,means Black mountain.Its Near to Mumbai.
This was the place,budda monks used as retreat,starting mid 2nd Century.
Its rock cut temples,used as Viharas ,means caves excavated in rock'&there living places.
Guide said it 109 caves overall. They used for there Penance&peace. So many tanks are there infront of caves,and they are connected with other tanks.
Its wonder still how they managed.

And Guide was telling when moonsoon days Mumbai people come here,to see natural waterfalls.
the water falls from tops,looks like waterfall.
Before going to Kanheri pack water bottle,you need water,when you go up &up top of hill :).
Entrance ticket Rs10.
Foreigners Rs 100/
You can buy booklet from nearby shop(canteen),Rs15 .

Guide charge Rs 80.

One of the cave view from top hill.

Going to Kanheri, one has to ready for walk ,to cover full hill.
It took 4 or 5 hrs to see all caves.If we go alone,you may lost in the Hill,
so its wise to take guide.And lot of Monkeys outside,have to be careful,dont take anything eatable,
outside they will come and take it from you :)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Facinating and Great rock cut Architecture!
In a nutshell:Must Archaeological vist.:) only if you interesed caves etc !!

Last visit to Kanheri: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Jan 30, 2004
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Reviews (8)

Lakeview-Top of Kanheri Hill Things to Do (8)

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Prominent sculptures at cave90. Things to Do (8)

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Eleven headed Padmapani Avalokiteshwara Things to Do (8)

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Big Stupa&Prayer hall inside of Cave3 - Kanheri

Chaitya hall interior. Things to Do (8)

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Comments (17)

navinkurian2002 Nov 7, 2005 at 10:57 AM Report Abuse

I always go lane to kanheir and also go into the forest alone .Its peaceful and i never get lost ;).But yes its risky at your own risk
ukirsari Sep 25, 2004 at 3:20 AM Report Abuse

archeological visit? that's my fave, radz :D thanks for sharing this beautiful cave!!!!
Karolina01 Aug 24, 2004 at 11:47 PM Report Abuse

Kanheri looks to me so magic place with a lot of history. Thanks for stopping trough my pages.
Bavavia Aug 8, 2004 at 5:35 PM Report Abuse

Interesting cave pictures! The monkies actually steal food from peoples' hands? ::)
onehomesick Jul 25, 2004 at 2:29 AM Report Abuse

Nice page!!
AlbuqRay Jun 27, 2004 at 5:28 AM Report Abuse

The world has many amazing things. I would have never found this one without you. Thanks for sharing. Very informative tips.
Canadienne Mar 6, 2004 at 10:58 AM Report Abuse

My friend Lara wanted to see these caves when we were in Mumbai ~ at least now I can see what we missed. Looks great ~ thanks!
husain Feb 24, 2004 at 7:30 AM Report Abuse

had no clue about the caves. great page!
herzog63 Feb 21, 2004 at 5:01 AM Report Abuse

This is better than any encyclopedia!! Fantastic!! I love the travelogues!
kenmerk Feb 20, 2004 at 6:09 AM Report Abuse

Quite an interesting place, Radz,,, Reminds me of Petra in Jordan...