HOW TO VISIT CANHERI CAVES

Canheri caves is a must visiting place in Mumbai. Canheri caves are rock cut monuments situated in the forest of Sanjay Gandhi national park. One hundred and nine caves spread in this area. Some caves are very small and some of very big. Most of the caves are Buddhist viharas .  And each cave have different uses. Buddhist viharas are used as the shelter of monks commonly open court surrounded by open cells. Some caves are chaityas its a big hall build for discussion and inside of chaityas we can see stupas  . Most caves are containing buddhist sculptures, relief carving, painting and inscription. caves are connected with rock cut steps. Work of these caves started in first century and completed in 10th century. 

👉 Canheri caves entrance fee for Indian people is 15 rupees. Entrance fee for foreigner people is 200 rupees.

👉 Canheri caves visiting allowed time 7:00 AM TO 5:00 PM . Visiters can access ticket through online it is very easy and they can avoid que and save time.

👉 Nearest tourist destination of canheri caves are mahakali caves, mumbai beach, red carpet wax museum etc...

👉 Canheri caves is not a good place for old people. Lots of rock cut steps are very difficult to old people.

👉 Canheri caves nearest airport is Chhatrapati shivaji maharaj international airport. This airport 22 kilometer away from canheri caves. 46 min journey in car. Uber charge for an executive car is 470 rupees. For premier executive car 670 rupees.

👉 Canheri caves nearest major railway is chhatrapati shivaji terminus. its 44 kilometer away from canheri caves . Uber charge for executive car is 730 rupees and for premier executive car is 970 rupees.

👉 Canheri caves nearest railway station is Borivali railway station. Use suburben railway from chhatrapati shivaji terminus to borivali station. Its only cost 10 rupees per person.

👉 Borivali railway station is 7 kilometer away from canheri caves . Uber charge for executive car is 205 rupees and premier executive car 290 rupees.

👉 Canheri caves nearest bus station is borivali bus station. Its 6.6 Kilometer away from canheri caves .