All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India

The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth-century located in the city of Mumbai, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of the first British monarch in India.

From the Gateway of India, your tour will begin with a 1 hr ferry ride to the island where the Elephanta Caves are found.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India

UNESCO World Heritage Site Elephanta Caves is a must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology afficionados who would like to see true excavations pertaining to the ancient histories of India.

You will climb 120 steps to the plateau where these caves can be entered. There are seven major excavations in the area, and you'll be able to explore the history behind the artifacts and structures found therein. There is a spacious hall supported by huge pillars, which are characteristic of architecture of the 6th and 7th centuries. A massive three-headed Shiva sculpture stands therein, which is one of the major attractions in the caves. You will be able to explore 3 caves, each with a unique feature: one is a large Hindu Cave, the other is a Buddhist cave, and the final one is a cave dedicated to the God Shiva. You will discover a beautiful cultural heritage site and gain deeper understanding of India's religious history.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

• Tour guide
• Ferry Tickets and Elephanta caves entrance fees
• Entrance free to caves for Children under 15 years old

• Food and drinks

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Starting point : Outside Pizza Express Restaurant, Opposite Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Colaba
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• If pick-up drop option selected, we will pick you up from your hotel
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

PizzaExpress, Dhanraj Mahal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

Elephanta Island, XW8Q+P76, Gharapuri Village, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

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

4 to 5 hours