Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Tour for Cruise Passengers

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Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Tour for Cruise Passengers

Name: Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Tour for Cruise Passengers
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Explore the Elephanta Caves on a guided tour from the Mumbai cruise port. Learn about the Hindu God Lord Shiva and the history of the Elephanta Island.

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Highlights

Discover the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided tour
Learn about the Hindu God Lord Shiva and the history of the Elephanta Island
Admire the rock-cut temples and exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu gods
Benefit from the services of a professional care assistant during the tour

Description

Explore the Elephanta Caves on this accessible tour from Mumbai. Learn about the Hindu God Lord Shiva and see different statues dating back to the 4th-5th centuries BC. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with a professional care assistant. Meet your guide at the International Cruise Terminal and board a chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned vehicle. Throughout the tour, be accompanied by an English-speaking, local tour guide and your professional special care attendants. Arrive at the Gateway of India and board a boat to Elephanta Island. The Portuguese named the island ‘Elephanta’ after the statue of an elephant near the landing site. The caves house rock-cut temples dating back to the 5th century. The Elephanta Island has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 to preserve the artwork. The Elephanta caves complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, great halls, and porticoes arranged in the magnificent symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses. There are about 120 steps to climb but it’s definitely worth a visit. For those who do not wish to climb, there are porter chairs for a small cost at the start of the tour. After the tour, return to the Gateway of India and board a boat back to Mumbai.

Includes

Chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking, local tour guide Professional special care attendants Admission fees Visit of a local home Bottled Mineral Water Drinking Masala chai Parting gift

Important Information

Recommended to stay in South Mumbai for convenience Can combine with other tours for a comprehensive experience Book in advance to guarantee your seat