Mumbai Elephanta Caves Exploration Guided Tour with Ferry Experience
by ICONIC MUMBAI TOUR
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The tour lasts five to six hours and begins in Mumbai with a ferry ride to Elephanta Island. The ferry crossing offers views of Mumbai's skyline and the Arabian Sea. Upon arrival, the guided exploration of the Elephanta Caves lasts about four hours. These caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient rock-cut temples dating from the 5th to 8th centuries. The guide leads a detailed visit to the main cave dedicated to Lord Shiva, including the 20-foot Trimurti sculpture of a three-headed Shiva, as well as smaller caves with carvings of Hindu deities and mythological scenes. Admission fees to Elephanta Island, bottled water, and all taxes are included. Lunch is not provided. Travel time on the ferry and bus is part of the total duration.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Elephanta Caves
The tour includes about four hours on Elephanta Island, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves. Visitors explore ancient rock-cut temples dating from the 5th to 8th centuries. The main cave is dedicated to Lord Shiva and contains the famous 20-foot Trimurti sculpture showing Shiva with three heads. Smaller caves display carvings of various Hindu gods and mythological scenes. Expert guides provide detailed explanations of the historical and cultural importance of the site. The tour also involves a scenic ferry ride with panoramic views of Mumbai's skyline and the Arabian Sea.
240 min
Meeting point
It’s near the Gate Way of India, traveler’s can travel by local trains, cabs. From the Gate Way of India it is 2 minutes walking distance
End point
It’s near the Gate Way of India, traveler’s can travel by local trains, cabs. From the Gate Way of India it is 2 minutes walking distance
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Mumbai Elephanta Caves Exploration Guided Tour with Ferry Experience
by ICONIC MUMBAI TOUR
Choose from 7 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.₹4,998Overview
The tour lasts five to six hours and begins in Mumbai with a ferry ride to Elephanta Island. The ferry crossing offers views of Mumbai's skyline and the Arabian Sea. Upon arrival, the guided exploration of the Elephanta Caves lasts about four hours. These caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient rock-cut temples dating from the 5th to 8th centuries. The guide leads a detailed visit to the main cave dedicated to Lord Shiva, including the 20-foot Trimurti sculpture of a three-headed Shiva, as well as smaller caves with carvings of Hindu deities and mythological scenes. Admission fees to Elephanta Island, bottled water, and all taxes are included. Lunch is not provided. Travel time on the ferry and bus is part of the total duration.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Elephanta Caves
The tour includes about four hours on Elephanta Island, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves. Visitors explore ancient rock-cut temples dating from the 5th to 8th centuries. The main cave is dedicated to Lord Shiva and contains the famous 20-foot Trimurti sculpture showing Shiva with three heads. Smaller caves display carvings of various Hindu gods and mythological scenes. Expert guides provide detailed explanations of the historical and cultural importance of the site. The tour also involves a scenic ferry ride with panoramic views of Mumbai's skyline and the Arabian Sea.
240 min
Meeting point
It’s near the Gate Way of India, traveler’s can travel by local trains, cabs. From the Gate Way of India it is 2 minutes walking distance
End point
It’s near the Gate Way of India, traveler’s can travel by local trains, cabs. From the Gate Way of India it is 2 minutes walking distance
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.