All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Site Elephanta Caves is a must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology afficionados who would like to see true excavations pertaining to the ancient histories of India. On this tour You will discover a beautiful cultural heritage site and gain deeper understanding of India's religious history.
Inclusions
What's included
- Ferry Tickets and Elephanta caves entrance fees
- Tour guide
- Entrance free to caves for Children under 15 years old
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth-century located in the city of Mumbai, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of the first British monarch in India. From the Gateway of India, your tour will begin with a 1 hr ferry ride to the island where the Elephanta Caves are found.
UNESCO World Heritage Site Elephanta Caves is a must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology afficionados who would like to see true excavations pertaining to the ancient histories of India. You will climb 120 steps to the plateau where these caves can be entered. There are seven major excavations in the area, and you'll be able to explore the history behind the artifacts and structures found therein. There is a spacious hall supported by huge pillars, which are characteristic of architecture of the 6th and 7th centuries. A massive three-headed Shiva sculpture stands therein, which is one of the major attractions in the caves. You will be able to explore 3 caves, each with a unique feature: one is a large Hindu Cave, the other is a Buddhist cave, and the final one is a cave dedicated to the God Shiva. You will discover a beautiful cultural heritage site and gain deeper understanding of India's religious history.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- outside Pizza express restaurant, near gateway of India
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Amaze Mumbai Tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Starting point : Outside Pizza Express Restaurant, Opposite Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Colaba
- If pick-up drop option selected, we will pick you up from your hotel
How it compares in Mumbai
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 977 experiences we list in Mumbai.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 977.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mumbai
Mumbai is India's restless, glamorous megacity on the Arabian Sea, a city of colonial landmarks, seaside promenades, film studios and street food.
The Gateway of India faces the harbour beside the grand Taj Mahal Palace hotel, and Colaba's streets fill with cafés and markets. The Gothic-revival Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Victorian and Art Deco buildings around the Oval Maidan show the city's architectural ambition.
Top-ranked sights in Mumbai: Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
Special offers in Mumbai
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