Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour

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5 to 6 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

The Elephanta Caves are situated in Western India on Elephanta Island (also called the Island of Gharapuri), which highlights two hillocks isolated by a tight valley. The little island is dabbed with various old archeological remaining parts that are the sole declarations to its rich social past. These archeological remaining parts uncover proof of occupation from as soon as the second century BC. The stone cut Elephanta Caves were built about the mid-fifth to sixth hundreds of years AD. The most significant among the caverns is the incomparable Cave 1, which estimates 39 meters from the front access to the back. In plan, this cavern in the western slope intently looks like Dumar Lena cave at Ellora, in India. The principal body of the cavern, barring the porches on the three open sides and the back passageway, is 27 meters square and is upheld by lines of six sections each. Elephanta Caves are an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions

  • Expert Guide (English, Hindi, Marathi Language )
  • Hotel / Port pickup and drop-off
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Elephanta Caves, Ferry Tickets
  • Mineral Water Bottles
  • Entry/Admission - Elephanta Caves

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India

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 (literally "the city of caves") in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra. The island, located offshore about 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) west of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, consists of five Hindu caves and a few Buddhist stupa mounds that date back to the 2nd century BCE, as well as a small group of two Buddhist caves with water tanks.

Duration: 5 hours

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
rampay
May 2022

The whole trip was planned well. The tour guide is well versed about the Elephanta Caves Tour. The trip was on time and Linda Tours Mumbai made my trip memorable. Big thanks to Arun for arranging my tour on a short notice, to Deepen for always making my tour comfortable and enjoyable and my to...

whereamI2day
March 2020

I made contact with Linda Tours before we'd left the UK to ask advice on what we should/could see over our two days in the city. They were very helpful ad quick to reply. We were met promptly driven to the departure point for the boat and accompanied by our guide to The Elephanta Caves. They are ...

Bradley_S
January 2020

I found this tour excellent. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about Elephanta Island, and spoke English very well. He helped me to swiftly get my tickets and how to maneuver around the sites. He also helped me through the crowds to get a good seat on the return ferry. Living there he knew ev...

Travelwithrick
January 2020

this tour was excellent. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about Elephanta Island, and spoke English very well. He helped me to swiftly get my tickets and how to maneuver the sites. He also helped me through the crowds to get a good seat on the return ferry. Living on the island, he knew ever...

Philipbernardino
November 2019

I had booked a ride to Elephanta Island with Dipen for myself and some work colleagues. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the Gateway to India the ferries were not operating due to a typhoon alert. Without hesitation we rearranged our itinerary to include a quick city and market tour for our gro...

VodeKarju
May 2023

India at its best, cold beer available at the bottom of the stairs. You can have yourself carried up the steps by four men with a chair.

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