Kanheri CavesvsElephanta Caves
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Elephanta Caves scores significantly higher than Kanheri Caves. Elephanta Caves ranks #4 in Mumbai with accolades from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
Kanheri Caves
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivli East, Mumbai (Bombay), India
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Concierge "The Buddhist Kanheri Caves are spread out over the hills in a virtually unspoiled forest."
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To enjoy the blissful peace and quiet that attracted the original occupants, avoid visiting on weekends.
Lonely Planet "The caves comprise viharas (monasteries), chaityas (halls) and dwellings." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Most of the caves, dating from the 2nd to the 9th-century A.D., were used by monks for accommodation and meditation." Full review
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Avoid this site on weekends if you want to enjoy the blissful peace and quiet that attracted its original occupants.
Afar Magazine "Come to life during India's monsoon season, when pools overflow into waterfalls and budding exotic greenery takes over Sanjay Gandhi National Park." Full review
Elephanta Caves Concierge Lonely Planet
Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Gharapuri, Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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Concierge "The rock-cut temples on peaceful Elephanta Island are thought to have been carved between 450 and 750 AD."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A Unesco World Heritage Site... the labyrinth of cave temples represent some of India’s most impressive temple carving." Full review
Fodor's "The Elephanta Caves make an ideal half-day trip for anyone who wants a quick glimpse of India's ancient history." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "10 km northeast of the Gateway to India lies one of Mumbai's major tourist attractions—the rock-cut temples on peaceful Elephanta Island." Full review
Frommer's "For a taste of Mumbai's early history and an opportunity to view the city's skyline from the water... grab a ferry and head out to Elephanta Island." Full review
