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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Elephanta Caves, is an UNESCO World Heritage site.
Elephanta Caves have five Hindu caves, two Buddhist caves. The Hindu caves contain rock cut stone sculptures, representing the Shaiva Hindu sect, dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The caves are hewn from solid basalt rock. All the caves were also originally painted in the past, but now only traces remain.
The main cave (or the Great Cave) was a Hindu place of worship until Portuguese rule began in 1534, after which the caves suffered severe damage. This cave was renovated in the 1970s after years of neglect, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 to preserve the artwork.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle for Group Tour
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Guide and driver will pick you from Your Hotel, Residence or Port.
Traveler pickup
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India
20, Shoorji Vallabhdas Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The Elephanta Caves contain rock cut stone sculptures that show syncretism of Hindu and Buddhist ideas and iconography.
They were named Elefante – which morphed to Elephanta – by the colonial Portuguese when they found elephant statues on it. They established a base on the island, and its soldiers damaged the sculpture and caves.
The island is 2.4 km (1.5 mi) in length with two hills that rise to a height of about 150 m (490 ft). A narrow deep ravine separates the two hills and runs from north to south. On the west, the hill rises gently from the sea and stretches east across the ravine and rises gradually to the extreme east to a height of 173 m (568 ft). 240 minutes
Gateway of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The Gateway of India is a monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai. The structure is a basalt arch, 26 m high. It was a crude jetty used by the fishing community which was later renovated and used as a landing place for British governors and other prominent people. In earlier times, it would have been the first structure that visitors arriving by boat in Mumbai would have seen. The structure was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder, when they visited India in 1911. Built in Indo-Saracenic style. The Gateway was later the ceremonial entrance to India for Viceroys and the new Governors of Bombay. It served to allow entry to India.
10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Doug H
31 Mar 2023
Over the course of one week we took three tours with Young Tours and Travel. All three were great fun and very informative. Our guide for all three was Rahul and he was awesome!
679oanam
07 Aug 2022
This was one of my most memorable experience in my life because I met some beautiful monkeys and stayed so near them I felt wonderful! The panoramic views here are breathtaking! I took a lot of photos. Great experience. I would love to have nearby such a wonderful place where to go and meditate. ????
387alexandrui
07 Aug 2022
Such a great place. Relaxing in the nature, seeing monkeys everywhere, listening the birds, great day we had :) Thank you, Rahul!
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