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Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide
4 h
Private
With guide
Half Day
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Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
Disemark with your Tour Guide After an hour long boat ride to Elephanta Island from the Gateway of India, explore the magnificent caves. The outer caves were used as a place of Hindu worship until Portuguese rule was established. The caves further in are smaller and are Buddhist caves.
The main cave, otherwise known as the Shiva Cave, contains numerous carvings throughout depicting various aspects of Lord Shiva including his wedding, his slaying of Andhaka and more. There will also be a sculpture of the Trimurti in the main cave that is approximately 20 feet tall.
Other wings of the caves have shrines dedicated to Shiva’s sons, Kartikeya and Ganesh. Book and explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide from Gharapuri, which is a small village on the south side of the island.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Gateway Of India Mumbai, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
Disemark with your Tour Guide After an hour long boat ride to Elephanta Island from the Gateway of India, explore the magnificent caves. The outer caves were used as a place of Hindu worship until Portuguese rule was established. The caves further in are smaller and are Buddhist caves.
The main cave, otherwise known as the Shiva Cave, contains numerous carvings throughout depicting various aspects of Lord Shiva including his wedding, his slaying of Andhaka and more. There will also be a sculpture of the Trimurti in the main cave that is approximately 20 feet tall.
Other wings of the caves have shrines dedicated to Shiva’s sons, Kartikeya and Ganesh. Book and explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide from Gharapuri, which is a small village on the south side of the island.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Gateway Of India Mumbai, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.
Included
- Professional, English-speaking guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle (available for extra charge of USD 24 for 1-4 people)
- Entrance fee: USD 8 per person
- Return ferry ticket: USD 3 per person
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Elephanta Caves
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 10 years
- No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses/sunscreen are highly recommended, as well as a hat or scarf for ladies
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- prices for English,Spanish and German are different
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
Original
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Guide has a very good knowledge of the Elephanta Caves. He also took us to his village to visit his home which was very interesting.
This tour was really cool, visit the cave and seeing Shiva 9 forms were super cool. The only thing is I didnt enjoy the 45 minutes boat ride. To the island. Our guide was really helpful. Both Anthony and Amish was helpful.
My tour guide Sameer with Mystical Mumbai was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and provided great insight on my tour to Elephanta Caves. I had such a great experience that I would use Sameer and Mystical Mumbai again! Thanks again for making my trip enjoyable and memorable.
A breathtaking tour of the Elephanta Caves. Go early before the ferry crowds come in. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We didn't feel rushed. All of our questions were answered efficiently. What I truly loved what that Samir took care of us the entire time, even after the tour when we were ushered to our private car. Highly recommend tour.