5 hours
Guided in English
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Elephanta Caves Tour focuses on learning about the Hindu God Lord Shiva. Different statues dating back to the 4th-5th centuries BC can be found in the caves, which are situated on Elephanta Island, about 10 km and an hour by boat from the Gateway of India. The Portuguese named the Island ‘Elephanta’ after the statue of an elephant near the landing site. The caves house rock-cut temples dating back to the 5th century. Elephanta Island has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 to preserve the artwork. The Elephanta caves complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, great halls, and porticoes arranged in the magnificent symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Inclusions

What's included

A small parting gift - A BIG Thank you for choosing us.
Well-researched and explored tour itinerary to help you discover the real Mumbai
All admission fees wherever applicable during the tour.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit of a local home.
Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by our English-speaking, local tour guide.
Drinking Masala chai – India’s favourite drink.
Mineral Water fresh and hygienic.

What's not

Gratuity & Tips

Itinerary

Elephanta Caves, located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbor, are a stunning complex of cave temples dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries AD. These caves are renowned for their intricate carvings, sculptures, and Hindu mythology-inspired themes.
5 hAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point: We will be waiting outside for you at the international cruise terminal's Green Gate with a pluck card with your booking name.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 6 travellers
Operated by: Mumbai Moments

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Mumbai

Its from-price is 33% above the median of the 977 experiences we list in Mumbai.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 370 of 977.

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).

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