Historical & Forts
Kanheri Caves
Buddhist cave having rock-cut architecture
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About
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 CE to the 10th century CE. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, which means "black mountain".
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Things to do here
- Walk the ramparts for the views
- Allow time for the museum or gallery if there is one
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Location
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