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 & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Bottled water
✔ ferry cost
✔ Guide and driver
✔ Mini train, toll
✖ Food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. OYO 28293 Hotel Blh
2. OYO 6428 K F Residency
3. Hotel Manali
4. ESKAY Resorts
5. Pushp Vatika Resort & Lawns
6. OYO 7879 Golden Tulipz Boutique Hotel
7. Hotel Pearl View
8. Tourist Resort
9. Manoribel
10. Aviva Executive
11. OYO 22290 Hotel Sunshine Residency
12. The Chedi Mumbai
13. Fabhotel Vatika Mumbai-Nasik Highway
14. Hotel Sanjari Palace
15. Hotel Heritage
16. Super OYO Hotel Palace Inn Near Don Bosco (Borivali) Metro Station
17. Jai Maa In Swaraj Lodge
18. Royal Garden Resort
19. Fleetwood House
20. Hotel O Manori Resort
Additional Info: We pick up from your accommodation
Itinerary
1
Elephanta Caves
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.
Duration: 5 hours
2
Mumbai's most famous monument; it was built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary into India
Duration: 10 minutes
3
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, is a heritage, five-star, luxury hotel built in the Saracenic Revival style in the Colaba region of Mumbai
Duration: 10 minutes
4
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
University of Mumbai Library
Mumbai University, the British heritage building built in 1857
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Rajabai Clock Tower
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Dhobi Ghat
Largest open air laundry “Dhobi Ghat” where clothes are washed in full view of public
Duration: 20 minutes
8
High Court Principal Bench Bombay
Bombay High Court is one of the oldest High Courts of India. It is located in Bombay.
9
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
10
Kamala Nehru Park (Skyline view of the city & Old woman's shoe)
Duration: 15 minutes
11
Jain Temple - Mumbai
Historic Jain place of worship with intricate stone carvings & a dome painted with the zodiac.
12
Marine Drive
Drive around Marine Drive (known as the “Queens Necklace”),
13
The Prince of Wales Museum, now commonly known as 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya', was established during the early 20th century
14
Flora Fountain
lora Fountain, at the Hutatma Chowk, is an ornamentally and exquisitely sculpted architectural heritage monument.
15
David Sassoon Library and Reading Room
The David Sassoon Library is the name of a famous library and heritage structure in Mumbai, India. The idea for a library to be situated in the center of the city was the brainchild of Albert Sassoon, son of the famous Baghdadi Jewish philanthropist, David Sassoon.
Additional info
• 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
