These Buddhist Caves or monastries are the caves where the monks used to
practice their austerities. It is situated near the
Mumbai's , SANJAY
GANDHI NATIONAL PARK and so can be easily reached by a cab or a tourist bus
from Mumbai. It is around 42kms north of Borivali near Mumbai.
Fast Facts
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»Clothings - Cottons and Terivinyls throughout
the year
»Best Time to Visit- September to February.
The Caves
As compared to Ellora Caves who were also one of the Buddhists
Monastries, these are the simple ones which dosent have those ornamental
carvings.
The caves date from 1st century BC to 9th century AD. Each cave has a
stone plinth used as a bed. Then there is a congeration hall which has a
Buddha Stupa in the centre of it - the Bhuddhist Shrine.
Up towards the hill is the Ancient water system with canals and
cisterns which channalised the rain water into a tank.Inside the caves
are intricate carvings of Buddha and Buddha reliefs on the caves. There
are many statues of Buddha on the outer walls and magnificient statues
of Goddess Tara and Goddess Bhrukti on the top. The art work on the
walls actually give you an insight into the lives and practices of
Buddhist monks.Most of them are the viharas or the study centres where
students used to carry out their studies. In these caves one hundred
inscriptions have been found. These inscriptions are in Devnagiri,
Brahmi and Palllava scripts. Out of the many sculptures Avalokiteshwara
is the most beautiful one.
In and Around
»The Taj Hotel : Just opposite the Gateway of India, there
is this splendid 5star hotel. A round around the Mumabai can happen with
a comfortable stay in this Hotel.
Our Suggestions
- Mumbai is all is a beautiful city, take a day or
two days tour. Watch the famous Victoria Terminal made by the
Britishers or shop around in shopping market Colaba Causeway sipping
coffee at the Old Coffee shop in the same market. Its the oldest
coffee shop around and also the famous one.
- Mumbai is a shopping hub. Take as much as you
can!
- Pre book your hotel to avoid any discomfort.
Contact us for the same.
- Avoid jet lag keep in mind the three time zones.
- Food is easily avialable Continental, Chinese
and Indian vegetarian and non - vegetarian.
- For any queries, even the smallest ones, feel
free to contact us.
