Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide

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Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India

Disemark with your Tour Guide After an hour long boat ride to Elephanta Island from the Gateway of India, 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 will also be 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. Book and explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide from Gharapuri, which is a small village on the south side of the island.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Gateway Of India Mumbai, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai. 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.

• Governement approved Licence Guide (English, Spanish or German speaking depending on option selected
• Local Family's home Lunch (Only if Lunch Inclusive Option Selected)
• Elephanta cave Entry fees
• Ferry to Elephanta Island
• Elephanta Village Tax
• Toy Train Ticket

• Hotel pickup & dropoff by airconditioned vehicle (available for extra charge of USD 40 for 1-4 pax)
• Gratuities
• Any other meals or drinks

• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Minimum age is 10 years
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses/sunscreen are highly recommended, as well as a hat or scarf for ladies
• Near public transportation
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• prices for English,Spanish and German are different
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway, opposite Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005, India
Traveler pickup is offered
Meeting point or pickup from your accommodation with extra charge

Airports

• Mumbai Airport, Maharashtra 400099, Mumbai India

• Alexander Dock(Green Gate)

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

4 hours