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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Deep dive into the realm of heritage -We don't want to ruin the surprise, so come on this walking tour and discover the island hidden gem.
Explore the major Shiva Cave, with its massive statues of Shiva and Hindu legends, as well as the Buddhist caves widely known as the Elephanta Caves, which are profoundly embedded among the tranquil surroundings of Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour in the frenetic Mumbai City. Discover UNESCO-listed caverns and rock art said to date from the 500bc, Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions that date between the 5th and 9th centuries and are attributed to several Hindu kingdoms. Enjoy a boat ride across Mumbai Harbour, a ride on the toy train, and a visit to the conceptually carved Cave Temples.
Take a miniature train journey to the plateau and view the complex and amazingly detailed reliefs and sculptures representing narratives of the goddess Shiva; a once-in-a-lifetime event to share with your family and friends.
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Storyteller to make this experience engaging who can speak English and Hindi
Bottled water
Ferry Ride to Elephanta Caves
Light Snacks tasting
Entry fee to any historical site like caves
Gratuities
Departure Point
Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Meet us at the Entrance Gate of Gateway of India, Mumbai
Return Details
Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Meet us at the Entrance Gate of Gateway of India, Mumbai
Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 1. We will hop on a ferry from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, where we will enjoy a one-hour voyage with scenic coastline views.
2. Visit seven significant excavations in the area, which feature massive Shiva sculptures, Hindu mythology, and Buddhist caves.
3. Visit the three caves: the great Hindu cave, the Buddhist cave, and the main Shiva cave.
4. Ride the toy train to the plateau and marvel at the complex and astonishingly detailed reliefs and carvings illustrating Shiva narratives.
5. You will also receive complementary snacks from the locals during the trip. 240 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Miguelangel_H
15 Apr 2023
No cumplieron con lo adquirido en el programa, pésima logística, al final no tome el tour ya que me mandaron en Uber … terrible la situación
Lada_1306
24 Mar 2023
The elephant caves were amazing very interesting!! Well worth the ferry crossing which is a bit long one hour !! well trained guide , Thank you
Jonaki_M
19 Mar 2023
Let me start by saying I only reduced one star because the actual tour company is awful, but our guide was just wonderful. The company overcharges massively, they wouldn't put me in touch directly with the guide until I called and texted several times, and they tried to get our guide to ask us to come on a combined group tour two hours earlier than what we signed up for.
Avinash Madhvi was our guide, he's native to the island and knows so much about the caves you wouldn't be able to learn or read on your own. Try reaching out to him via his FB page directly. Highly recommend him
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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