Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
Trimurti is the most renowned sculpture in mandapa of the Great Cave is Trimurti (Trimurthy) – sculpture with three faces of Shiva. It is located on the south wall of mandapa and is 6.1 m high. Trimurti resembles a Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva) – royal insignia of Rashtrakutas.
Later will take short tour of SOBO that covers British Monuments, Markets, Temples and is led by the best Mumbai Local Tour guide in private car Transfer.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Village Entry, Caves Entry Fees, Ferry Ride, Toy Train, Toll Tax & Parking Fees
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Local English Speaking Guide
✔ Pickup & Drop
✖ Any Meals
✖ Personal Expenses
✖ Gratitude
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Sanjari Palace
2. Hexa Royal Residency
3. Treebo Trip Kalpana Residency
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6. OYO 9327 Royce Executive
7. Hotel Heritage
8. Capital O 70493 Hotel Crystal Inn
9. Hotel Kohinoor Elite
10. OYO 7879 Golden Tulipz Boutique Hotel
11. FabExpress Silver Lake
12. Hotel Royce Executive Near Us Consulate Bandra Kurla Complex
13. Hotel Plaza Executive
14. Decent Guest House
15. OYO 8690 Hotel Kalpana Elite
16. Hotel Golden Sagar
17. Room Maangta 133 - Kurla West
18. OYO 5535 BKC Palace
19. Hotel Volga 2
Additional Info: We provide free pickup service from Hotel / Residence / Airport / Railway Station & Port and also free drop service.
We only provide pickup & drop service from the hotel located in Suburb / North Mumbai or South Mumbai.
Pickup & drop service from Navi Mumbai area or far away from Mumbai City (North / South Mumbai) will charge extra.
Information Related to Elephanta Caves:
Approach to Caves: To reach Elephanta it takes 1 Hrs 30 Min in Ferrry from Gateway of India and there are 120 staircases to Elephanta caves. Same it will take 1 Hrs 30 Min return to reach Gateway of India.
Elephanta Boat Timing: The first boat for Elephanta leaves the Gateway of India ferry point at 9 am. The first return boat leaves from Elephanta Island at 12 noon and the last return boat leaves at 5.30 pm from Elephanta.
Elephanta Caves is open 6 days a week. Only Closed on Monday.
Season: Elephanta is open throughout the year. Winter months (November to February) are pleasant. Avoid peak monsoon season (June to August) as boat schedules could get interrupted due to the rough seas and heavy rain.
Itinerary
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Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
Duration: 5 hours
2
Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Marine Drive
Marine Drive is one of the most beautifully laid boulevards in southern part of Mumbai. The C shaped area in South Mumbai, Marine Drive, also called “Queen's Necklace”.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Crawford Market
Crawford Market is one of South Mumbai's most famous markets. The building was completed in 1869, and donated to the city by Cowasji Jehangir. Originally named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of the city, the market was later renamed to honour Indian social reformer Mahatma Jotirao Phule
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Elephanta Caves in Closed on Monday
• Must carry cap or hat, trekking shoes or sport shoes
