Elephanta Island was a powerful capital of coastal kingdom and today stands as magnificent relic rich in sculptural delights.This day-tour led by an expert guide is not to missed when visiting Mumbai.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Ferry charges
✔ Pick-up & drop by private car from your door step (IF option is selected)
✔ *Monument entree fees- For Private tour option ONLY.
✔ Guide fees
✔ Bottle of water
✖ *Monument entree fees- For NON PRIVATE GROUP TOUR option US$ 8 / INR Rs 600 Approximately
✖ Porter charges
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Lal Sai Residency
2. OYO 28293 Hotel Blh
3. Hotel Imperial
4. Satyam Guest House
5. OYO 6428 K F Residency
6. Hotel Manali
7. ESKAY Resorts
8. Pushp Vatika Resort & Lawns
9. OYO 7879 Golden Tulipz Boutique Hotel
10. Farmhouse Residency Vasai
11. Hotel Pearl View
12. Manoribel
13. Aviva Executive
14. Hexa Crescent
15. OYO 22290 Hotel Sunshine Residency
16. Hotel Royal Elite
17. The Chedi Mumbai
18. Fabhotel Vatika Mumbai-Nasik Highway
19. Hotel Sanjari Palace
20. Hotel Heritage
Additional Info: For group tours (NON Private) pick-up will be commenced at out gate of Taj Mahal Tower Hotel at Colaba Mumbai.
For Private tours we pickup from all location including hotels, airport, hostels, residentials, train station ,port etc. where ever you opt for in city limits .
We will share Guide or Driver details along with vehicle number with you through Wassup or email one day prior of the tour.
Check someone holding your name A4 size card for identification and our company name also mentioned on it.
Hotels: Pickup from Lobby(Driver will meet you around reception area.
For cruise ship customers: Pickup from cruise terminal (Cruise customers need to meet at the out gate ,you can take free shuttle bus service to reach out gate approximately 1 minutes away from cruise terminal)
For cruise ship customers: (Wheel chair transportation) All wheel chair accessible pickup would be done at the cruise terminal.
Airport: Pickup from Arrival terminal out gate
Railway station: Outside your train coach ,please share your train details with coach number and seat / berth number.
Residential: Pickup from Doorstep.
Return point: To the door step of your Hotel / Airport / Train station .
Itinerary
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Elephanta Caves
The intricate rock carved temples of Elephanta Island are rich sculptural masterpieces much cherished by residents and tourists alike.
Discover their wonders on a half-day tour from Mumbai led by an expert guide!
First, board a ferry for a 1-hour ride to Elephanta Island. Upon arrival we will switch to a toy train for 2 minutes. This is a fun and quirky way to travel and takes us right up to the climbing point leading to the entrance of the caves. The Temple can be reached by 693 steps. If you are feeling indulgent, you can be carried up the stairs on a wooden chair. This option costs an additional US$ 15.
The enigmatic image of Trimurthu Sadadiva cannot fail to impress as you pass through the cave entrance. Considered to be a masterpiece of Indian art, this colossal 20-foot image is simply awe-inspiring.
You'll have 1 hour to explore the caves, also seeing the sculpted images of Kalyansundara, Gangadhara and Ardhanriswara, so remember to bring a camera!
Afterwards you will board the ferry again heading back to Mumbai where the tour will end.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• For the Group tour, your guide will pick you up from outside the main gate of the "Taj Mahal Tower Hotel" in Mumbai. Look for someone holding a sign with your name on it.
• For private tour pick-up & Drop would be provided for any location with in Mumbai including Hotels / Airports / Port etc.Please provide location details during or after booking.
• Pick-up & Drop at Mumbai cruise terminal out gate, which is also known as green gate.
• The Elephanta Caves are closed on Mondays and during the monsoon season.(July to August)
