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A group of 19 ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves in Mumbai's Andheri suburb, featuring viharas (monk cells) and a chaitya (prayer hall) from the 1st century BCE.
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The Mahakali Caves, also known as the Kondivite Caves, are a group of 19 rock-cut monuments carved out of a solid black basalt hill in the Andheri suburb of Mumbai. This complex served as a Buddhist monastery from the 1st century BCE to the 6th century CE. The caves are separated into two main groups. The southern group consists of four smaller caves, while the main group to the northwest has fifteen caves.
Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
November-February on weekends and public holidays, due to pleasant weather.
October, March, and weekday afternoons throughout the year.
April-June due to summer heat, and July-September during the heavy monsoon season.
Plan ahead with accurate pricing and visiting hours
Indian Visitors
₹25
Per person
Foreign Visitors
₹300
Per person
Opening Hours
9:00 AM — 5:30 PM
Open on all days of the week. Last entry is usually around 17:00. Timings might vary slightly on public holidays.
Entry fee for Indian citizens, and visitors from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries is ₹25. For foreign nationals, the fee is ₹300. Free entry for children under 15 years. Prices are subject to change by the ASI.
Find your way to this destination with ease
Address
Mahakali Caves Road, Sunder Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai
Coordinates
19.1306, 72.8738
Nearest City
Mumbai
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is the nearest airport, located just 5-6 km away. It takes about 20-30 minutes to reach by taxi or auto-...
Andheri Railway Station is the closest major railway station, about 3 km away. It is a key station on both the Western Line and Harbour Line of the Mumbai Subur...
The caves are located just off the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR), providing excellent road connectivity. It is easily accessible by car or taxi from all ...
The most convenient way to reach is by auto-rickshaw or cab from Andheri station. BEST buses also have routes that stop near Mahakali Caves Road. The Mumbai Met...
Learn about the story and cultural importance of this destination
The Mahakali Caves were excavated between the 1st century BCE and the 6th century CE. They served as a Buddhist monastery, providing residential cells (viharas) for monks and a prayer hall (chaitya) for worship. The caves belong to the early period of Buddhist rock-cut architecture. Over the centuri...
The Mahakali Caves are important for their representation of early Buddhist rock-cut architecture in the Mumbai region. As a monastic complex, they provide valuable insight into the life and practices of Buddhist monks during that era. The presence of both a chaitya and multiple viharas in one locat...
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