Sightseeing tour with Elephanta cave tour
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visit the Elephanta Caves with Mumbai Sightseeing. Explore the more massive Hindu caves, the smaller Buddhist caves as well as the main cave, also known as the Shiva Cave. See the numerous sculptures depicting various aspects of Shiva’s life.and proceed to explore Bollywood city
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- ferry cost
- Guide and driver
- Mini train, toll
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
After an hour long boat ride to Elephanta Island, explore the magnificent caves. The outer caves were used as a place of Hindu worship until Portuguese rule was established. The caves further in are smaller and are Buddhist caves. The main cave, otherwise known as the Shiva Cave, contains numerous carvings throughout depicting various aspects of Lord Shiva including his wedding, his slaying of Andhaka and more. There is also a sculpture of the Trimurti in the main cave that is approximately 20 feet tall. Other wings of the caves have shrines dedicated to Shiva’s sons, Kartikeya and Ganesh.
Mumbai's most famous monument; it was built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary into India
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, is a heritage, five-star, luxury hotel built in the Saracenic Revival style in the Colaba region of Mumbai
The station was designed by Frederick William Stevens according to the concept of Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and meant to be a similar revival of Indian Goth (classical era) architecture.
Mumbai University, the British heritage building built in 1857
The tower is part of The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai, which was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 2018.
Largest open air laundry “Dhobi Ghat” where clothes are washed in full view of public
Bombay High Court is one of the oldest High Courts of India. It is located in Bombay.
Mani Bhavan is a museum and historical building dedicated to Gandhi. Mani Bhavan was the focal point of Gandhi's political activities in Mumbai between 1917 and 1934.
Kamala Nehru Park (Skyline view of the city & Old woman's shoe)
Historic Jain place of worship with intricate stone carvings & a dome painted with the zodiac.
Drive around Marine Drive (known as the “Queens Necklace”),
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Mystical Mumbai
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date , tour or full refund
How it compares in Mumbai
- Its from-price is 39% above the median of the 977 experiences we list in Mumbai.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 229 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).
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