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Mahakali Caves

3.6 · 150 reviews
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The Mahakali Caves offer a peaceful escape into Mumbai's ancient past. These rock-cut Buddhist caves, dating back over 2,000 years, feature chaitya halls and monastic cells carved from solid basalt. Visitors can explore the intricate carvings and stupas, imagining the lives of monks who once meditated here. The site is less crowded than other cave complexes, providing a serene atmosphere for contemplation and exploration.

Don't miss

  • The main chaitya hall with its ribbed ceiling and stupa
  • The intricate carvings on the cave facades and pillars
  • The quiet, forested setting that contrasts with the city bustle

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Ways to visit Mahakali Caves

You can visit Mahakali Caves on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.

Cheapest way inElephanta Caves Tour from Mumbai4.9★ · 30 travelers5-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$27 per personSee dates →Best full dayElephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour5★ · 1,495 travelers5-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$42 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleMumbai Kanheri Caves & Golden Pagoda – A Buddhist Settlement5★ · 23 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$32 per personSee dates →
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