Mumbai: 7-hours Full Day Elephanta Cave Tour

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On this tour, explore the caves of Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide from Gharapuri, a small village on the south side of the island.

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Highlights

  • • Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site at Elephanta Island
  • • Learn more about Hindi gods
  • • See the numerous sculptures depicting various aspects of Shiva’s life

Description

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.

Includes

Air-conditioned vehicle A round-trip ferry ride to Elephanta Caves Toy Train ride to reach Elephanta Caves steps Airport / Hotel / Sea Port Pickup and drop-off

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