Kanheri Caves in Mumbai

We started our journey from The Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle and called an Uber to take us to the entrance of Sanjay Gandhi National Park for 330 rupees.

There was no sign at the entrance, it seemed like it was under construction. Walk inside and keep to the left to find the ticket queue for Sanjay Gandhi National Park, which costs 94 rupees per person. Once inside, you'll find bicycle rentals, buses, and private car rentals. From reading reviews and watching YouTube, most people choose to take the bus to the caves. I'm not sure about the price, but it was very crowded, so we didn't choose this option.

The distance from the ticket booth to the caves is about 5 kilometers. Those who choose bicycles are usually foreigners or Indian couples enjoying a leisurely ride. If you're not physically fit, it's not recommended. The path has some gentle slopes, but as you get closer to the entrance, there's a steep uphill curve.

We chose to rent a private car for 1550 rupees. The driver took us to the caves and waited for 1.5 hours before taking us back to the park entrance. Payment was made in cash after returning. The driver was a local resident of the park area and mentioned that their village has no water or electricity. He also showed us spotted deer living in the park.

At the cave entrance, there's another checkpoint where you can get a discount with a Thai passport. After paying in cash, you can explore at your leisure and meet the driver at the agreed time.

On the way back, we took an Uber for 320 rupees to the hotel. This concludes the self-guided tour of Kanheri Caves, without getting lost and saving money compared to a tour package.

Post by lightwars | Jan 24, 2025