Private tour
Kanheri Caves & National Park Trip
109 Buddhist caves inside a rainforest in the city, by private car
- 6 hrsDuration
- Privatejust your group
- Pickupincluded
- English, HindiLanguages
- Free cancellationSee policy below
Asha
Rohan
Meera
Led by one of our local guides
Asha, Rohan, Meera · all trained to lead every tour · Meet the team
Highlights
- Kanheri Caves: 109 caves carved between the 1st and 10th centuries
- Cave 3, the great prayer hall
- A drive through Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Optional stop at the Global Vipassana Pagoda
About this tour
An hour and a half north of the Gateway of India, inside a national park that borders the city, 109 caves are cut into a single basalt hillside. Buddhist monks began carving them in the 1st century BCE and kept going for a thousand years.
Kanheri was a monastery, a university and a stop on a trade route that reached Persia and Rome. Few visitors to Mumbai have heard of it, which is part of the magic: you drive through the forest, then explore prayer halls, stone beds and rainwater cisterns with your guide.
What you'll do
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National park drive
45 min
Deer, langurs and birds along the forest road.
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Kanheri Caves
2.5 hrs
Explore the monastery complex with your guide.
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Hotel, Airbnb, airport or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking local guide
- All parking, tolls and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
- National park and cave entrance fees
- Tips (optional)
- Personal purchases
Where we'll meet
Hotel, Airbnb, airport or cruise terminal pickup
Look for your guide holding a maroon Musafire flag. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Tour ends at: Back at your hotel or chosen address
Hotel pickup available — add your address at checkout.
Upcoming availability
No dates are open for online booking right now. Send us an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange a date for you.
5.0 · 2 reviews
May 2026 · via Google
Foodie heaven
We tried so many dishes I lost count! Everything was fresh and delicious and our guide made sure the vegetarians in the group were well looked after.
February 2026
Did this with my parents who were visiting. They loved it — great for all ages. Paid with UPI in seconds.
Things to know
Guest requirements
- All ages welcome
- Child price: 6–12 years
- Bring: Comfortable shoes
- Bring: Water bottle
- Bring: Sun protection
Accessibility
Contact us about mobility needs; most tours can be adapted as a private tour.
Free cancellation
Plans change, we understand. Cancel for free until 24 hours before your tour and get every rupee back, or move to another date in two clicks from your booking page.
Good to know
- Children aged 6–12 pay the child price; under 6 travel free (please include them)
- Dress modestly for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered)
- Tours run in light rain
Questions about this tour
How much walking and climbing is involved?
About two hours on stone steps; bring good shoes.
Are entry fees included?
Yes, all park and cave fees are included.
Often booked together
Booking more than one tour? Contact us and we'll build a combined itinerary with a single guide across your day.