The 6 National Park Trips in Mumbai to Book First

1.Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $69Our pick

Ride from your Mumbai hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Sanjay Gandhi National Park for a 5-to-6-hour private outing. Expect time among the park’s greenery and wildlife, a guided visit to the ancient Buddhist Kanheri Caves, and a short stop at the Jain Trimurti Temple. Entry fees and bottled water are included; lunch is not.

“Don’t overlook this tour! Since I had already done Elephanta Caves as well as a city tour in Mumbai, I still needed to fill one of my remaining days in Mumbai. Doubted this tour at first, but it does not disappoint! My favorite part was definitely Read more”

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2.Sanjay Gandhi National Park+ Kanheri Caves + Temple +Tigar Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $27Best value

Take a private, five-to-six-hour outing from Mumbai to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Kanheri Caves, a Jain temple, and Chinchpada, known for Warli art. Air-conditioned transport, park and cave admission, and bottled water are included. Guides such as Kishore have led visitors through the caves and park. The animal safari is part of the tour, but a tiger sighting is not guaranteed.

“A fun half a day trip to see the SGNP caves. Recommend the tour to skip the queues and cherry pick the top things for you to see. Very informative!”

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3.Sanjay Gandhi National Park + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $54

Travel by air-conditioned car to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, then use local buses or shared taxis inside the park. A guide such as Kishor, Mehul or Aadil can explain the Kanheri Caves’ carvings and Buddhist history. The outing may also include a lion safari, a boat ride and a visit to the Vipassana Pagoda or a Jain temple.

“I was picked up promptly by the driver and safely transferred. Kishor met me and explained the day. The buses took us to the wildlife park and then to the caves. Kishor talked in detail about the carvings and sculptures. The day was very calm and serene, it was a beautiful day that ended at the temple. This was my favourite day in Mumbai and was very blessed to have Kishor to show me the park.”

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4.Kanheri Caves and Sanjay Gandhi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $100

Spend about five to six hours exploring the 109 Kanheri Caves in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, then visit the park’s safari area. This private tour includes pickup, fees and taxes, coffee or tea, and refreshments. Rahil handled one reported tour, but your guide may differ. The caves hold Buddhist sculptures, reliefs, pillars, stupas and inscriptions cut into basalt.

“We had a very interesting tour with Rahil. It was convenient that he picked us up and brought us back to the hotel. It was nice to have someone who could more easily navigate the park entrance entrance fees and expectations and was happy to explain that to us. It is clear he is passionate about nature and animals.”

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5.Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $90

Spend about three hours in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, where a guide can introduce you to its wildlife and the Buddhist Kanheri Caves. The private tour includes pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, park and cave admission, snacks, and bottled water. Guides have included Kavita, with Deebak driving, though staff may vary.

“We enjoyed our trip with Kavita to the National Park and caves. Kavita was super friendly, great knowledge and excellent English. We highly recommend. Also our driver Deebak was the best.”

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6.Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Pagoda, & Lion Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

This private English-language tour pairs Sanjay Gandhi National Park and its ancient Kanheri Caves with the Global Vipassana Pagoda. Expect a guide, pickup and drop-off, and bus and ferry transfers. Javed has guided some tours, but confirm your guide and which entry fees and safari options are included before booking.

“While the driver and guide were polite and kind, and overall I had a lovely day - this tour is misleadingly presented. The title suggests that Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the Pagoda, and the Lion Safari are all included, but in practice it appears to be one or the other, unless additional fees are paid. Although both experiences were accommodated after discussion, extra costs (₹980) were required and it was not clearly explained in advance what was optional versus included. Due to the late start and late arrival at the park, it was also not possible to visit the caves, as the last entry had already closed, despite me being…”

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