Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves
Nature & Scenic

Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves

4 hr typical visit ₹85 entry 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM Closed Mon

A 104 sq km forest inside the city limits, holding 109 Buddhist caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 10th century CE.

Don't miss
  • Kanheri cave complex
  • Forest trails
  • Toy train and boating
  • Leopard territory
Time needed
4 hr
Entry
₹85
Best time
Morning
Photography
Allowed
Parking
Available
Works well for
Family Friends Kids Solo
Tips from our editors

Kanheri is 6 km inside the park — take the shuttle bus rather than walking in the heat. Best right after the monsoon when the forest is green and the streams run.

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