Mumbai Elephanta Caves Tour
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Experience Highlights
Venture on an excursion to the Elephanta Caves in Mumbai and discover the rich history and impressive architecture of this important archaeological site. For approximately 4 hours, you will explore the ancient rock-cut caves and admire the hand-carved statues and sculptures, all while enjoying panoramic views of the Arabian Sea from the island.
Accompanied by a private guide, you will have the opportunity to explore the Shiva Caves and learn about their religious and historical significance. Additionally, to enhance your experience, you can add a delicious family lunch to your tour.
- Discover the Elephanta Caves, a major archaeological site with a fascinating history, on a half-day excursion.
- Explore the Shiva Cave and see the impressive hand-carved sculptures and statues .
- Enjoy the personalised and exclusive attention of a private local guide.
What’s included
- Excursion to the Elephanta Caves in Bombay
- Entrance to the Elephanta Cave
- Ferry to Elefanta Island
- Private guide
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Step by Step
Embark on an excursion to the Elephanta Caves in Mumbai and immerse yourself for about half a day in the history and impressive architecture of this important archaeological site. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these caves, which date back to the 5th century, are one of Mumbai's top tourist attractions.
If you request the service, you will be picked up from your hotel by a private guide and head to the harbour for a ferry to Elephanta Island. Once there, you will explore the rock-cut caves, noted for their impressive sculptures and hand-carved statues. The main temple, known as Cave One, houses a statue of Shiva in his most famous form, called Maheshmurti, representing creation, preservation and destruction.
In addition to Cave One, you will have the opportunity to explore other caves that house a variety of sculptures and reliefs depicting different aspects of Hindu mythology. Your private guide will provide you with detailed information about the history and significance of each of the sculptures, allowing you to better understand the cultural and religious significance of the site.
After exploring the caves, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Arabian Sea from Elephanta Island, and even enjoy a delicious lunch, if you add the additional option to your booking.
