Excursions & day trips ,Sightseeing & traditions ,Folklore

Tracing history at the Elephanta caves

Mumbai, India

Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Today, a memorable day of historical sightseeing awaits you. You will be picked up from the hotel and driven to the Gateway of India, one of the most prominent landmarks of Mumbai. From here, you will board a ferry to an island, which is home to the world-famous Elephanta Caves. The ride takes around one hour and after reaching the island, you will have to climb around 120 steps to reach the caves. This UNESCO World Heritage site is an intriguing labyrinth of rock-cut cave temples dating back to AD 450 to 750. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a 6-meter tall statue depicting him as the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe (Trimurti). Other notable carvings are those of the dancing Shiva (Nataraja) avatar as well as the half man-half woman avatar (Ardhanariswara). The tour will end with a drop at the hotel.

What to remember

Important info

Children below 6 years old are not allowed to join this tour
Comfortable clothing is suggested
Bring your own water bottle, sunglasses, and caps
Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with our local partner. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking

What's included

Air-conditioned transport. English speaking local guide. Monument entrance fee

What's not included

Tips

Know Before You Go

Highlights

See the most prominent landmark of Mumbai, Gateway of India. Visit the world-famous Elephanta Cave. Enjoy a ferry ride as part of the tour

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance

Provider

Le Passage to India Tours and Travels Private Limited

Meeting Point

Pick-up from your hotel in Mumbai. The pick-up is only from city hotels (within 10km) and if guests wish to be picked up in the outskirts there will be a supplement to be paid on site. During booking, you will be asked to provide your pick-up address. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.