Kanheri Caves - A Mystical Experience

If you want a vacation with plenty of rich culture

, entertainment, fine dining along with fast food, with a dash of hustle and bustle, then Mumbai will cater to your needs to a T. Being one of the most populous cities in the world, it is perhaps no surprise that Mumbai offers its guests a host of unique experiences. From bazaars glittering with sparkling trinkets to high class malls flaunting world class brands, from simple food stalls at street corners to international restaurants hailed the world over, Mumbai seems to have it all.

But of course what is a visit to Mumbai without watching a Bollywood movie? Mumbai is the capital of Indian cinema, and thus has no end of movie theatres for you to catch a Bollywood or Hollywood movie of your choice. A walk along the delightful Marine Drive is a must do when in Mumbai. You can enjoy a lazy stroll with the breeze from the Arabian Sea on your face from Girgaon beach all the way up to Nariman Point.

Although the city of Mumbai never sleeps you can visit the Kanheri Caves for a unique, serene experience with nature and centuries of art and religion. This group of rock-cut monuments are at the heart of the Sanjay Ghandi national park on the western outskirts of Mumbai City. The caves were used by Buddhist monks between the 2nd and 9th centuries as temples and monasteries. They were primarily used as viharas meant for living, study and meditation. Kanheri Caves illustrate the Buddhist influence in the art and culture of India.

Exquisitely carved statues bear even the most intricate details of the graceful figures of the Buddha and Bodhisatvas. Inscriptions found on the cave walls depict historical events in Brahmi, Devanagari and Pahlavi scripts. During the monsoon season the caves turn into an enchanting waterfall paradise. Surrounded by the bewitching greenery of the Sanjay Ghandi national park Kanheri Caves truly are a feast for the eyes.

With no end to the black and yellow signature cabs of Mumbai it is quite easy to reach the Kanheri Caves from the city. And if you are looking for convenient accommodation from an array of Mumbai hotels or a business hotel Mumbai, the well known The Leela Kempinski Mumbai will surely satisfy your taste buds as well as provide the comfort and hospitality you desire.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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