Mumbai All-Inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour with Ferry Ride from Gateway of India
by Amaze Tours
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This cultural tour focuses on the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Mumbai known for its ancient rock-cut sculptures and religious carvings. The tour starts at the Gateway of India, an early 20th-century arch monument built to mark the arrival of the first British monarch in India. From there, participants take a one-hour ferry to Elephanta Island. Upon arrival, the group climbs 120 steps to reach the plateau where the caves are located. The guide leads visitors through three main caves: a large Hindu cave, a Buddhist cave, and a cave dedicated to the god Shiva. Highlights include a spacious pillared hall dating to the 6th or 7th century and a large three-headed Shiva sculpture. The tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours and includes ferry tickets, entrance fees to the caves, and a tour guide. Children under 15 enter the caves free. Food and drinks are not included. The meeting point is outside Pizza Express Restaurant opposite the Royal Bombay Yacht Club in Colaba. If selected, a hotel pick-up and drop-off service is available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gateway Of India
The tour begins at the Gateway of India, a monument built in the early 1900s in Mumbai to mark the landing of the first British monarch in India. From this point, participants board a ferry for a one-hour ride to Elephanta Island.
10 min
Elephanta Caves
After arriving on the island, visitors climb 120 steps to reach the plateau with the Elephanta Caves. There are seven major excavations, with three main caves open to explore: a large Hindu cave, a Buddhist cave, and a cave dedicated to Shiva. The site features a large pillared hall from the 6th and 7th centuries and a prominent three-headed Shiva sculpture. The guide explains the historical and religious significance of the carvings and structures during the 90-minute visit.
90 min
Meeting point
outside Pizza express restaurant, near gateway of India
End point
The guide will help you get in the ferry from Elephanta Island
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mumbai All-Inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour with Ferry Ride from Gateway of India
by Amaze Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100Overview
This cultural tour focuses on the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Mumbai known for its ancient rock-cut sculptures and religious carvings. The tour starts at the Gateway of India, an early 20th-century arch monument built to mark the arrival of the first British monarch in India. From there, participants take a one-hour ferry to Elephanta Island. Upon arrival, the group climbs 120 steps to reach the plateau where the caves are located. The guide leads visitors through three main caves: a large Hindu cave, a Buddhist cave, and a cave dedicated to the god Shiva. Highlights include a spacious pillared hall dating to the 6th or 7th century and a large three-headed Shiva sculpture. The tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours and includes ferry tickets, entrance fees to the caves, and a tour guide. Children under 15 enter the caves free. Food and drinks are not included. The meeting point is outside Pizza Express Restaurant opposite the Royal Bombay Yacht Club in Colaba. If selected, a hotel pick-up and drop-off service is available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gateway Of India
The tour begins at the Gateway of India, a monument built in the early 1900s in Mumbai to mark the landing of the first British monarch in India. From this point, participants board a ferry for a one-hour ride to Elephanta Island.
10 min
Elephanta Caves
After arriving on the island, visitors climb 120 steps to reach the plateau with the Elephanta Caves. There are seven major excavations, with three main caves open to explore: a large Hindu cave, a Buddhist cave, and a cave dedicated to Shiva. The site features a large pillared hall from the 6th and 7th centuries and a prominent three-headed Shiva sculpture. The guide explains the historical and religious significance of the carvings and structures during the 90-minute visit.
90 min
Meeting point
outside Pizza express restaurant, near gateway of India
End point
The guide will help you get in the ferry from Elephanta Island
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.