Hello everyone,
Here is the recap of the Sunday, March 3, 2024, Kanheri Caves Meet-up that was hosted by our beloved Mumbai Local Guide, @Rohan10 .
Collage banner of the RECAP of Photowalk meet-up at Kanheri Caves, Mumbai
I started from Pune by the state transport luxury bus at 7 AM and reached the location by 11:30 a.m.
The host and a few other local guides from Mumbai and around, Karan, Harsha Rai and Tushar from Pune, and a special mention of TravellerG and Raj Tayade, who attended all the way from Bengaluru and Aurangabad, respectfully, some of them were attending the physical meet-up for the first time.
Photo 01: Collage of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali, main entrance and ticket window.
Photo 02: There is a souvenir shop at the main entrance near the Exit gate.
Photo 03: The first batch arrived had a quick snap with the meet-up banner.
We bought the individual tickets to enter Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Most of the LGs arrived well in the time scheduled. From the gate, we boarded the local bus transporting us to the footsteps of the Kanheri Caves, which are almost 6 kilometres (approx. 4 miles).
After a brief introduction of the attendees, we started climbing up and had a great photowalk of the caves and surroundings.
Photo 04: The team LG, at the base of the Kanheri Caves.
Photo 05: The details of the tickets and the entrance of the Kanheri Caves.
Photo 06: We checked a few accessibility points while visiting the caves.Photo 07: We checked a few accessibility points while visiting the caves.
Photo 08: Kanheri caves entry ticket, a details information and signboards to guide the visitors.
Photo 09: Some of the photos taken by LGs at Kanheri Caves.
Photo 10: Some of the photos taken by LGs at Kanheri Caves.
Photo 11: Some of the photos taken by LGs at Kanheri Caves.
We spent almost 3тАУ4 hours there and had a light afternoon meal at the cafeteria.
Photo 12: After a brief walk around the caves, we had afternoon meal at the cafeteria at the Caves entrance complex. While the meal was getting ready, we discussed and shared the important updates and challenges we faced on Connect and Google Maps and seniors suggested appropriate solutions.
Photo 12: Some of the accessibility points checked at the cafeteria premises.
Photo 13: Everyone had their turn for a click with the banner. It was a proud moment for all of us.
Photo 14: Some new and old LG friends met again.
Photo 15: Some group photos while returning and a photo of the souvenirs share among the team. Tushar, TravellerG, Rohan and I, shared some momentos with the LGs.
We went back to the SGNP main gate by bus and dispersed with warm wishes and the assurance of meeting again on March 17, 2024, at the Pune meet-up.
Meet-up attendees:
Rohan and myself, @TusharSuradkar , @Shrut19 , @TravellerG sir from Bengaluru, @MayuriKubal , @ModNomad from Panvel, @karan_lalpotu, from Pune, @Raj_Tayade from Aurangabad, @NandKK , @SagarDiary from Ambernath,@Shirish555 @Bala_Chennai Harsha_Rai from Pune.
Virtual Attendees:
Rosy mam, Tejal ben and her son, Anil bhai and Anish. Thanks everyone!
Photo 16: A collage of the virtual attendees Rosy mam, Tejal ben and her son, Anil hai and Anish.
It was a great experience overall and we departed agreeing to meet again shortly in Pune, on March 17, 2024, Sunday.
Till then,
Cheers!