Kanheri Caves are more than 2000 years old, and it provides a exceptional opportunity to understand ascetic life in ancient India.

Kanheri Caves date form 1st Century BC to 10TH century BC. Located deep inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park these caves provide an unusual and a rather captivating insight into Buddhism which was founded by Lord Buddha.

During the flourishing times of the Mauryan and the Kushan empires, Kanheri caves were a Buddhist University centre of learning. Most of the caves are the Buddhist Viharas wherein monks would live, study and also meditate.

There are various reasons that make Kanheri Caves a must see attraction on plenty of tourist maps and guides. Its dining halls, dormitories, water cisterns and also a traditional and ancient approach towards architecture gives Kanheri Caves its distinct appeal.

The way to the caves leads one through the most beautiful and best natural surroundings of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The zigzag concrete road is fascinating and spellbinding.

Not only are the caves mesmerizing but also the atmosphere and the scenic beauty of the park is simply enchanting. The park is spread over an area of 9000 hectares and is home to a wide variety of different species of flora and fauna.

The caves are largely undisturbed, tucked away in the green environs of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The park is spread over 9000 hectares, and is home to several species of bird and animal life, including deer, four horned antelope, leopards, macacques, civets, mongoose and langurs. In the monsoons, and immediately after, the park is a lush green heaven.

The entire ambience to the caves and the park is transformed to a lush green haven during the onset of monsoons making it a visual delight for tourists.