Overview
Elephanta Caves, located on Elephanta Island are the most picturesque Hindu caves dating back to the 4th to 5th century BC. The Elephanta Caves tour is a fascinating way of learning one of the oldest religions available to mankind: Hinduism, which is over 5000 years old and the abode of one of the most popular Hindu gods – Lord Shiva.
The Elephanta Caves complex has a rich and beautiful collection of holy shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls, and porticos arranged in a splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu God Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati.
Our Mumbai Elephanta group tour, led by a local and professional tour guide will explain the fascinating mythological stories and interesting history behind every statue and a great way to understand Hindu mythology and God Shiva.
In 1987, Elephanta Caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site to preserve the fantastic artwork.
We welcome you to join us for an ode to Lord Shiva though there are around 120 footsteps to climb but is surely worth a visit!
Timing and Availability
- The cost of the Elephanta caves tour is 59 US$ per person which is to be paid fully upon reservation and is not refundable.
- Available every day EXCEPT Mondays
- Meeting Point: Roundabout of Regal Cinema, Colaba
- Finishing Point: Gateway of India (5 minutes walk from Regal cinema)
- The tour lasts 4 to 4.5 hours including the boat rides through the Arabian Sea.
- The tour runs at 9.00 am & 2.00 pm/14.00 sharp
- We request participants meet 15 minutes before the tour starts. We won’t be able to accommodate late arrivals.
- Our Mumbai group tours are exclusively for a maximum of 12 people or less.
- Please book in advance to guarantee your seat on our website: www.mumbaimoments.com
Inclusion and Convenience
- Throughout the tour, you will always be accompanied by our English-speaking, local, and professional tour guide.
- All entrance and boat charges including Guide fees.
- Drinking Masala chai – National health drink.
- Bottled Mineral Water.
- A small parting gift - A BIG Thank you for choosing us & becoming a part of our Mumbai Moments family.
Additional
A socially responsible tourism company.
Requires walking and climbing footsteps.
Please carry sunblock lotion, a cap, and sunglasses, and wear comfortable shoes.
You can keep a jumper handy as it might get windy during the boat ride
Clean washroom facilities are available at Elephanta Island.
We recommend you stay in South Mumbai (Colaba/Fort) if you haven't already booked a hotel as that's where all the tourist sites, temples, markets, shops, food, and the Cruise Terminal are located, including the very famous Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
By booking a reservation you agree to our terms and conditions.
For any other inquiries on our private tours and shared cruise group tours, please contact us at: Info@mumbaimoments.com
If you wish you can also merge this tour with our other best and most exciting group-sharing tours we offer daily on our website including the famous Mumbai city tour, the Dharavi slum tour, and the Food Tasting tour.
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