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South Mumbai with Elephanta Caves Tour in Private Vehicle
Mumbai,
India
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Overview
Duration
6h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
Trimurti is the most renowned sculpture in mandapa of the Great Cave is Trimurti (Trimurthy) – sculpture with three faces of Shiva. It is located on the south wall of mandapa and is 6.1 m high. Trimurti resembles a Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva) – royal insignia of Rashtrakutas.
Later will take short tour of SOBO that covers British Monuments, Markets, Temples and is led by the best Mumbai Local Tour guide in private car Transfer.
What to remember
Important info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Elephanta Caves in Closed on Monday. Must carry cap or hat, trekking shoes or sport shoes
What's included
Private transportation. Village Entry, Caves Entry Fees, Ferry Ride, Toy Train, Toll Tax & Parking Fees. Bottled water. Air-conditioned vehicle. Local English Speaking Guide. Pickup & Drop
What's not included
Any Meals. Personal Expenses. Gratitude
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Shreeji Tours n Travels
Meeting Point
We provide free pickup service from Hotel / Residence / Airport / Railway Station & Port and also free drop service.
We only provide pickup & drop service from the hotel located in Suburb / North Mumbai or South Mumbai.
Pickup & drop service from Navi Mumbai area or far away from Mumbai City (North / South Mumbai) will charge extra.
Information Related to Elephanta Caves:
Approach to Caves: To reach Elephanta it takes 1 Hrs 30 Min in Ferrry from Gateway of India and there are 120 staircases to Elephanta caves. Same it will take 1 Hrs 30 Min return to reach Gateway of India.
Elephanta Boat Timing: The first boat for Elephanta leaves the Gateway of India ferry point at 9 am. The first return boat leaves from Elephanta Island at 12 noon and the last return boat leaves at 5.30 pm from Elephanta.
Elephanta Caves is open 6 days a week. Only Closed on Monday.
Season: Elephanta is open throughout the year. Winter months (November to February) are pleasant. Avoid peak monsoon season (June to August) as boat schedules could get interrupted due to the rough seas and heavy rain.