Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves
A 100 sq km forest with leopards and 2,000-year-old Buddhist caves: inside the city limits
At a glance: Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves is a 100 sq km forest with leopards and 2,000-year-old Buddhist caves: inside the city limits. Opening hours: Park daily 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM; Kanheri Caves 9 AM – 5 PM, closed Mondays. Tickets: Park approx. ₹85; Kanheri ASI ticket approx. ₹25 (Indian) / ₹300 (foreign); vehicle and safari fees extra; check current rates. Allow half a day. Best time to visit: November to February; monsoon for waterfalls and greenery (caves may be slippery). Nearest station: Borivali (Western), 15 min walk to the main gate.
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Park daily 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM; Kanheri Caves 9 AM – 5 PM, closed Mondays
- Entry fee
- Park approx. ₹85; Kanheri ASI ticket approx. ₹25 (Indian) / ₹300 (foreign); vehicle and safari fees extra; check current rates
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Best time to visit
- November to February; monsoon for waterfalls and greenery (caves may be slippery)
- Nearest station
- Borivali (Western), 15 min walk to the main gate
- Address
- Borivali East, Mumbai 400066
About Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves
One of the few national parks in the world enclosed by a metropolis, SGNP covers the hills of north Mumbai with dry deciduous forest, two lakes and a resident leopard population. Its centrepiece is Kanheri, a complex of 109 rock-cut Buddhist caves dating from the 1st century BCE, with a monumental chaitya hall and carved Buddhas. A toy train, boating and a tiger safari enclosure keep the family end busy.
Tips
- Kanheri is 7 km inside the gate, take the shuttle bus or hire a bike at the entrance
- Start early; the caves face east and light beautifully before 10 AM
- Carry water and food, options inside are limited
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves?
Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves opening hours: Park daily 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM; Kanheri Caves 9 AM – 5 PM, closed Mondays.
How much does it cost to visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves?
Tickets for Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves: Park approx. ₹85; Kanheri ASI ticket approx. ₹25 (Indian) / ₹300 (foreign); vehicle and safari fees extra; check current rates.
How long do you need at Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves?
Allow half a day at Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves.
When is the best time to visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves?
November to February; monsoon for waterfalls and greenery (caves may be slippery).
How do I get to Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves?
The nearest station is Borivali (Western), 15 min walk to the main gate. Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves is at Borivali East, Mumbai 400066.
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