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Kanheri Caves |
The Kanheri Caves (Sanskrit: Kanheri-guha?)
constitute a group of rock-cut monuments
that are located north of Borivali
on the western outskirts of Mumbai,
India. Located within the forests
of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park,
the caves are 6 km from the main gate
and 7 km from Borivali Station.
The Kanheri Caves demonstrate the
Buddhist influence on the art and
culture of India. Kanheri comes from
the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, which means
black mountain. They were chiseled
out of a massive basaltic rock outcropping.
These caves date from the first century
BCE to the 10th century CE. One hundred
and nine caves have been carved from
the basalt. Unlike the elegant splendor
of the adjacent Elephanta Caves, the
earlier cells are spartan and unadorned.
Each cave has a stone plinth for a
bed. A congregation hall with huge
stone pillars contains the stupa,
a Buddhist shrine. Farther up the
hill are canals and cisterns, the
remains of an ancient system that
channeled rainwater into huge tanks.
Once the caves were converted to permanent
monasteries, the rock was carved with
intricate reliefs of Buddha and the
Bodhisattvas. Kanheri had become an
important Buddhist settlement on the
Konkan coast by the 3rd century CE.
Most of the caves are used as the
Buddhist viharas, meant for living,
studying, and meditating. The larger
caves were chaityas, or halls for
congregational worship; are lined
with intricately carved Buddhist sculptures,
reliefs and pillars; and contain rock-cut
stupas for congregational worship.
The Avalokiteshwara is the most distinctive
figure. The large number of viharas
demonstrates the well organized establishment
of Buddhist monks. This establishment
was also connected with many trade
centers, such as the ports of Sopara,
Kalyan, Nasik, Paithan and Ujjain.
Kanheri was a University center by
the time the area was under the rule
of the Maurayan and Kushan empires.]
In the late 10th century, the Buddhist
teacher Atisha (980–1054) came
to the Krishnagiri Vihara to study
Buddhist meditation under Rahulagupta.
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Duration & Trek Date
| Duration |
One day |
| Date |
2 November, 2019 |
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| Level
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Easy |
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feet ( meter) ASL
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| Type |
Hill Fort |
| Best Time
to Visit |
Throughout the year from
January - December you can visit but July - March is Best season |
| How to Reach |
By
road:Borivali on
the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
Located within the forests of the Sanjay
Gandhi National Park, the caves are
6 km from the main gate and 7 km from
Borivali Station
By rail: Borivali
Kanheri Caves has One main entry
points: Borivali |
| Motto |
Safety, Trek,
Teamwork, Adventure, Enjoyment, Exploration
and Conservation |
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Trek cost
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Budget
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Standard
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Rs.0000/-* |
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Non _ Members |
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Rs.
0000/-* |
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Borivali |
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Tea and Breakfast, Lunch and evening refreshment |
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All personal expenses |
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Any kind of insurance coverage |
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Personal Car Parking |
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Itinerary For The Tour
Things To Carry
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Water Bottle at list
1-3 liter |
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Camera (Optional), Cell Phone must |
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Some ready to eat food. Cakes, Biscuits
etc |
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Medicine those if u require usually |
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Extra Pair of clothes and towel |
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Good trekking shoes or Canvas shoes |
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Rain cheater / warm cloths for those who don’t
want to wet/cold |
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Advise to wear Track pant and T-shirt |
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to avoid |
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Wearing Gold and other
ornaments |
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Chapels and sandals |
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Alcohol / Cigarette |
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Plastic Bag (if need protection
from water) |
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Wearing Shorts, thin and tight cloths |
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Hand Bags |
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Overload bag and things |
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How To Register
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Minimum Two day's
advance booking mandatory for hassle free
travel |
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Kindly mail Us (trek@mymeraindia.com) /call us ( +91 77189 80081 - 82 ) for seat availability & cost |
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For Registration to book your seat kindly send details ( Name, Mobile no., Age, Gender, Email id, Photo Id no., Emergency contact number)either mail (trek@mymeraindia.com) or whatsapp ( +91 77189 80081) or sms ( +91 77189 80081 - 82 ) |
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Kindly make the payment either bank deposit or online transfer |
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Cost in INR valid for Indian
Nationals and for Foreigner's Trekker/Tourist please call/mail us for cost &
booking |
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*The cost for per person |
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*The Cost may change if any
change in Govt fees/park fees. |
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Be in touch with us for more information |
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Terms & Conditions
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Email/sms Confirmation
is compulsory with payment for booking |
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Registration will be on ‘FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS’ only. |
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My Mera India reserves the
right to change/modify or terminate the
offer any time at its own discretion and
without any prior notice. |
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Kindly obey / follow the Tour/Team leader instructions |
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Print and leave a copy of this mail at home, with a friend or relative or inform about the event in case of Emergency. |
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If your friends/relatives coming with you on the trek please do inform them about the trek Rules above. We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline. |
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We
all are going for an adventurous/expedition
and interesting trekking /expedition,
please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC
or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment
but not at the cost of discipline. |
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Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any mishaps/accidents during the program. Or compensation in whatsoever manner. |
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Who Can Take Part
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Anyone
can Join the trek/expedition (Filling up proper infomation
form and payment) |
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It
doesn’t matter if you’re male
or female you're alone or in group no issue
you can join the tour without any tension
and fear. |
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Minor
can join tour with proper permission from
their home. |
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Do's & Don'ts
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Do's |
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- Carry clothes that will help
you camouflage with the surroundings.
- Always carry original identity
proof.
- Follow strict timings as given
by your team leader to avoid delay in
any activities and groupevents.
- Enjoy nature and surrounding
area in the jungle while you in trek/expedition
with your group.
- Always keep your phone on silent
or airplane mode when entering trek/expedition.
- Also carry extra batteries,
memory cards for camera
- Option to Carry Sunscreen (fragrance-free).
- Always remain in group
- Your guide/mentor/leader know
the area inside the routes better than
anyone, so do co-operate with
them.
- Always respect your local
and their knowledge about the routes during
the trek/expedition.
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Don'ts |
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- Do not litter in forest and
surrounding areas.
- Do not throw anything in the route.
- Do not wear brightly colored
clothes or apply any kind of perfumes
or deodorants.
- Never feed any animals.
- Do not play any loud music in
vicinity of the trek/expedition area.
- Do not argue with any person
like forest guards, guides, locals or
even travellers from another group
during the trek/expedition.
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Groups
/ Corporates / Institutes Enquiry
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We
also organize special Trek, adventure
activies, leadership activies, Team work
workshop for group
/ Corporates / Institutes |
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We also organize
special trek for group / Corporate / Institute |
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Bank Details
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| Bank
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| Bank Name |
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Union Bank of India |
| Account Name |
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MY MERA INDIA |
| Account No. |
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582201010050456 |
| IFS Code |
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UBIN0558222 |
| Account Type |
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Current |
| Branch |
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Ghatkopar |
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