Kanheri Cave with Global Vipassana Pagoda Tour in Private Vehicle
Kanheri Caves must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology afficionados who would like to see true excavations pertaining to the ancient histories of India.
Global Vipassana Pagoda is built in a very scenic place and its a divine place for meditation. You will experience a 10 min meditation, a video presentation on Buddhism and Pagoda, a picture gallery which makes it a memorable experience.
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Tour in 4 Seater Vehicle
Duration: 10 hours
4 Seater Vehicle: Ac Swift Dzire or Etios
Pickup included
What's included in Kanheri Cave with Global Vipassana Pagoda Tour in Private Vehicle
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Kanheri Caves
The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, on the island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. They contain Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions, dating from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, which means black mountain. The site is on a hillside, and is accessed via rock-cut steps. The cave complex comprises one hundred and nine caves, carved from the basalt rock and dating from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE. Kanheri had become an important Buddhist settlement on the Konkan coast by the 3rd century CE.
Global Vipassana Pagoda
The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a Meditation Hall near Gorai, North-west of Mumbai, India. The Pagoda was inaugurated by Pratibha Patil, then President of India on 8 February 2009. It is built on donated land on a peninsula between Gorai creek and the Arabian Sea. The pagoda is to serve as a monument of peace and harmony. The Global Vipassana Pagoda has been built out of gratitude to Sayagyi U Ba Khin (1899 - 1971), Vipassana teacher and the first Accountant-General of Independent Burma, who was instrumental in Vipassana returning to India, the country of its origin. The center of the Global Vipassana Pagoda contains the world's largest stone dome built without any supporting pillars.
Inclusions
- Toll Tax, Parking Fees & Gate Entry
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Pickup & Drop
- Any Meals
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must carry cap or hat, trekking shoes or sport shoes
- Kanheri Caves in Closed on Monday
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We provide free pickup service from Hotel / Residence / Airport / Railway Station & Port and also free drop service. We only provide pickup & drop service from the hotel located in Suburb / North Mumbai or South Mumbai. Pickup & drop service from Navi Mumbai area or far away from Mumbai City (North / South Mumbai) will charge extra. Information Related to Elephanta Caves: Kanheri Caves is open 6 days a week. Only Closed on Monday. Private Vehicle is not allowed in National Park as it is under the control of the Forest Department. So we have to park our private vehicles at the Gate of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. From the Gate, we have to take Public Bus or Public Van to go up to Kanheri caves.