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Guided tour of Buddhist Kanheri Caves and Golden VIpassana Pagoda
Mumbai, India
$235
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Overview
Kanheri Caves presents an extraordinary opportunity to delve into a 2,000-year-old Buddhist university, revealing the rich historical tapestry of this center for Buddhist learning. Marvel at the intricate architecture and exquisite sculptures that define this ancient campus.
- 🏛️ Guided Tour of Kanheri Caves: Enjoy a comprehensive exploration of the Kanheri Caves and the Golden Vipasana Pagoda, led by an expert guide.
- 🚗 Private Car Service: Experience convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or cruise terminal, ensuring a seamless journey.
- 🗣️ Engage with a knowledgeable guide fluent in English, who will share fascinating insights into the caves' history and significance.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch as part of your tour, providing a taste of local flavors amidst the stunning surroundings.
- 🌳 Explore the breathtaking Sanjay Gandhi National Park, home to the Kanheri Caves, which spans an impressive 87 square miles (225 square km).
- 🧘♂️ Visit the Grand Chaitya, where monks once gathered for meditation, and learn about the significance of the Stupa in Buddhist practice.
- 📜 Discover the evolution of Buddhist art as you traverse the 109 caves, each adorned with sculptures of Buddha and Bodhisattvas like Padmapani.
- 🔍 Engage in enlightening discussions about the principles of Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism, and their distinctions from Hinduism and Jainism.
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Guided tour of Buddhist Kanheri Caves and Golden VIpassana Pagoda
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Private car
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Kanheri CavesAfter picking you up from your hotel or cruise terminal, we proceed to Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Kanheri Caves are located inside this 87 square KM national park. Over the next few hours we will explore magnificent sculptures, relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions which will give us clues about the life and times in this ancient University which was a premier seat for Buddhist learning. We will visit the Grand Chaitya where the monks used to gather to meditate. The magnificent Stupa helped the monks to focus and concentrate during meditation. A relic of a great teacher from the past would usually be found inside the Stupa. As we move between the caves we will be able to see the transformation from Thervada to Mahayana style of Buddhism over the years. It is a fantastic venue even today to discuss with our guide, the principles of different styles of Buddhism and the differences with other prominent religions of land like Hinduism and Jainism! The 109 caves have an assortment of sculptures of Buddha as well as Boddhisattvas like Padmapani. Our guide will explain the crucial role of Boddhisatvas in the Buddhist society and how they were important for the survival of this great religion.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Guided tour of Buddhist Kanheri Caves and Golden VIpassana Pagoda
Mumbai, India
$235
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!